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

Base e-mail addresses undergo virtual change

The 21st Force Support Squadron Common Access Card identification section recently underwent an equipment upgrade which will change the e-mail addresses of virtually all 21st Space Wing e-mail users. The 21st FSS is working with the 21st Communications Squadron to ensure a smooth transition from the

Stop loss Airmen eligible for compensation

Current and former Airmen who were involuntarily held on active duty beyond an approved separation or retirement date as a direct result of stop loss between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009, may be eligible for a Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay compensation of $500 for each month they were

Officials change promotion policy regarding senior NCO academy

Effective Jan. 1, Air Force officials here will implement policy aimed at improving the skill sets of Air Force senior noncommissioned officers and increasing the return on investment for the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy. The new policy will require the completion of resident