Chief of staff highlights importance of space to Air Force mission

The Air Force's highest ranking uniformed officer spoke on the value of space and the emerging medium of cyberspace during the Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition Feb. 18 in Orlando."Virtually all aspects of military operations are affected in some way by the capabilities provided from

Peterson NCO receives Colo. Springs Police Department 'Good Samaritan' award

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Officials deem 2010 NSPS cycle a success

Each year the National Security Personnel System - the civilian employee performance review process - at the 21st Space Wing gets a bit easier. It's a little less intimidating and employees appear to feel more comfortable navigating the pay-for-performance compensation system, which went into effect

Wing environmental program gets top marks

Environmental evaluators left no stone unturned as they closely scrutinized dozens of 21st Space Wing environmental policies and practices, Feb. 1 to 5.The team pored over protocol reports, examined pumps, inspected hazardous waste procedures and looked for toxic substances. They reviewed air

21st SFS clamps down on base speeding

Patrolmen from the 21st Security Forces Squadron have stepped-up their random traffic enforcement on base and since Jan. 1 have issued nearly 50 traffic citations for excessive speed. According to Master Sgt. Keith Lundberg, 21st SFS noncommissioned officer in-charge of police services, there is one

21st Dental Squadron promotes Children’s Dental Health Month

February is National Children's Dental Health Month and the 21st Dental Squadron is doing its part to promote healthy smiles. Throughout the month, members of the 21st DS will visit local schools and child development centers to educate the communities' children on proper oral habits. "Children are

Family care plan essential for deployers

Peterson Airmen have seen a constant increase in deployments and must plan ahead to anticipate all contingencies while they are deployed.One plan that is required by all Air Force members with families is a family care plan that reasonably covers all situations, short and long term. Civilian and

Air Force officials announce officer selections

Air Force officials selected 30 lieutenant colonels, 47 majors, and 3,087 captains for promotion during the 2009C chaplain, judge advocate and Line of the Air Force Central Selection boards. The boards considered 151 lieutenant colonels, 195 majors and 3,607 captains for promotion. The following

First Knight

Tech. Sgt. Ruben Ayala was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do every day.Name: Tech. Sgt. Ruben AyalaUnit: 21st Contracting SquadronDuty Title: Noncommissioned officer in-charge of technical acquisition