21st FSS named best in Air Force

The 21st Force Support Squadron earned the prestigious Curtis E. LeMay Award, naming the squadron the best service organization in the Air Force, officials announced Feb. 23."I feel like we won a gold medal or the Oscar - that's what it means for our career field," said Dan Schofield, 21st FSS

Census takers begin hand delivering 2010 Census questionnaires to 12 million addresses

About 56,000 census workers today began hand delivering 2010 Census questionnaires to roughly 12 million addresses across the nation, mostly in rural areas where people do not receive mail at the same location as their residence. Most of nation's 120 million households, about 90 percent of the U.S.

AF cross country teams win Armed Forces title

An Airman from the 21st Space Wing finished eighth in the Armed Forces Cross Country Championship Feb. 13 at Plantes Ferry Sports Complex, Spokane Valley, Wash.Senior Airman Angela Martell, from the 21st Dental Squadron, finished in eighth place with a time of 30:56, a pace of 6:13 minutes per mile,

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