Local Airmen race toward victory in Air Force marathon

Peterson Airmen earned accolades at Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, at the Air Force Marathon Sept. 19. About 29 Airmen stationed across the Front Range departed the Peterson flight line Sept. 17 to run in the 13th annual marathon. Runners stationed at Peterson Air Force Base,

Peterson civilians getting new electronic time keeping system

Civilian employees at Peterson will soon be recording their time cards using an improved time and attendance system. Air Force Space Command is leading the charge toward implementing the improved method of tracking civilian time and attendance through the web-based electronic Management Tracking

Policy revision reduces chance of 365 day deployments

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Airmen returning from a 365-day deployment will now have at least six months at home station before they can deploy again, a move that officials hope will help generate a more predictable deployment tempo for all Airmen. A recent revision in policy reduced the

Cyberspace conversations hope to build local partnership

Gen. C. Robert Kehler, commander of Air Force Space Command, spoke with 170 local community leaders at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort on Sept. 21. This community event was to initiate a community conversation on cyberspace and discuss how the military and community can work together to define and

First Knight

Staff Sgt. Twana Borel 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. Duty Title:  Counterspace systems operator Unit:  76th Space Control Squadron Hometown:  Born in Kingston, Jamaica, raised in

21st Space Wing celebrates the Air Force's 62nd birthday

Ceremony honors sacrifice of POWs, missing in action

The men and women of the 21st Space Wing concluded their week long tribute to servicemembers who have been declared prisoners of war or missing in action with a POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony Sept. 18 at the base chapel. Peterson's observance marked the last of six days during the National POW/MIA

76 SPCS 'Lobos' run, walk for breast cancer awareness

Ten members of the 76th Space Control Squadron raised more than $850 toward a charity run/walk on Sept. 13 at Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs. The team participated in the 15th annual Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure breast cancer awareness run and was organized by Master Sgt. Wanda

Leaders say happy birthday, Air Force

The Air Force's top leaders send a message to the total force to celebrate the Air Force's 62nd birthday and to remind them to remember the commitment and sacrifice of the more than 40,000 Airmen deployed around the globe. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen.

Team Pete Airmen selected for below the zone promotion

The 21st Space Wing senior airman below the zone central base board for the third quarter was held Sept. 18. There were a total of six selected for promotion at the board. Members selected for BTZ are eligible for promotion between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2009. The following Airmen were selected for