Deployment opportunities available for civilians

Whether it's helping Iraqis with reconstruction projects or assisting Afghans with their motor pools, the Air Force relies on its civilian work force to help meet its global mission requirements. And the Air Force is not alone. In 2007, more than 1,100 Department of Defense civilians volunteered to

Nurse commissioning program seeks enlisted applicants

Officials at the Air Force Personnel Center here will conduct the annual Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program board May 11-13 to select candidates for fall 2010 start dates. The program offers active-duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in a high-need academic major.

First Knight

Marjorie Livingston Bennet was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen and civilians every week for the work they do every day.  Name:  Marjorie Livingston Bennett Duty title:  Commercial Sponsorship Coordinator Unit:  21st Force Support

Full Power offers self-defense tips

There are many ways to stop an attacker. You can even stop one before you are ever approached just by being confident and aware. Karl Herndon, personal safety instructor with Full Power, a Colorado Springs non-profit agency that teaches self-defense classes, works with Full Power director Sam

Practice makes perfect: Airmen prepare for new PT standards

This month, all of Peterson's Airmen will take a practice physical fitness test under the new Air Force Fitness Program testing standards. Beginning in January, Airmen will be required to take a more rigorous physical fitness test and Col. Stephen Whiting, 21st Space Wing commander, wants to ensure

Maintain the mission

New guards on duty

Be energy aware

Medical mission

Fit to fight