Fancy footwork

Exercise tests wing mettle

The 21st Space Wing recently completed its Condor Crest exercise Oct. 26 to 29, designed to test how the wing would respond to major incidents caused by weather and man. There were more than 150 events - around base and throughout the 21st Space Wing - that tested emergency response plans and

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.

Wing recognizes families as part of Air Force campaign

Peterson Airmen will recognize the Year of the Air Force Family campaign during the week of Nov. 1 to 7 with family events, open houses and retiree recognitions. The Year of the Air Force Family is being celebrated Air Force wide. Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, U.S. Air Force chief of staff, designated

Santa visits children at annual CE Snow Parade

Halloween safety for children

Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids to dress up and go trick-or-treating. The hours for trick-or-treating on base are 5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31. To ensure everyone's safety, the 21st Space Wing Safety Office has compiled a few tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics. All dressed up: ·

Ghosts, ghouls on tap for Halloween activities

Groovy ghoulies, scary creatures and masked superheroes will be knocking on Peterson's housing doors from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31, as part of this year's Halloween weekend events. The 21st Space Wing Safety Office encourages children to wear costumes that are bright and reflective. Parents should

Deployment line aimed at family members

A group of Peterson children will "deploy" to Dubai for Operation Sand Dune next month and there is much to do. They have to see the base chaplain, talk with folks from the legal office, check out a Kevlar helmet and other gear, take malaria pills and train with the M16A2 rifle. Operation Sand Dune

Airman comes to aid of hit-and-run victim

It was after midnight and chilly Oct. 17, when two military personnel driving home saw what looked like a blanket in the middle of the intersection at Academy Boulevard and Chelton Road in south Colorado Springs. They could have kept going. But, something didn't seem right, so they stopped. In the

Building maintenance no small task

Need repairs in your facility? The 21st Civil Engineer Squadron takes care of a lot of issues, probably more than many realize. With a base population of more than 10,000 and approximately 200 facilities, maintaining Peterson AFB is a daunting task. But, getting something fixed is not just as simple