21st Space Wing command chief retires after 29 years with 'no regrets'

It should come as no surprise to the men and women of the 21st Space Wing that its highest-ranking noncommissioned officer has not yet fully grasped that within a matter of days, he will retire after nearly 30 years of service. After all, the 21st SW command chief's reputation precedes him as a

Public Affairs, Safety Offices relocate due to construction

The 21st Space Wing Public Affairs and Safety operations are temporarily moving due to office renovation.Public affairs operations will relocate to Building 418, on Vincent Street, and wing safety operations will move to the first floor of Building 845, room 107, effective Nov. 30. The construction

Peterson dorm residents treated to holiday feast

Airmen living in the dorms here were treated to an annual Thanksgiving meal Nov. 20, sponsored by the Combined First Sergeants Council and the Colorado Springs Chief's Group. The Thanksgiving feast began at 2:30 p.m. in Building 1270 and was for all Airmen living in the dorms who wanted to enjoy a

Women dominate; take home top awards for Frontrange Stars 2009

Singers from Peterson, Schriever, and The United States Air Force Academy entertained audience members in the Frontrange Stars 2009 singing competition at the Base Auditorium Nov. 20.Hosted by the Team Pete Junior Enlisted Association, more than a dozen performers brought their talent to the stage

Air Force Services Agency launches MyAirForceLife.com

The Air Force Services Agency has launched a new Web site to help Airmen stay connected, informed and engaged in programs as part of the Year of the Air Force Family."The theme of our campaign is 'The Air Force is a great place to live, work and play.' Our focus is to make it even better for our Air

New physical fitness standards effective July 1, biannual testing begins Jan. 1

Maintaining peak combat readiness begins and ends with healthy, motivated and well-trained Airmen.On Nov. 19, the Air Force's deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel announced the new Air Force fitness standards will officially begin July 1, 2010.Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III said the

Thanksgiving Message To The AFSPC Team

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- This Thanksgiving, Marj and I offer our heartfelt appreciation for your dedication in maintaining the security of our great nation--we have much to be thankful for. We ask that you keep our extended Air Force family and those airmen who are deployed around the world

Peterson youth get increased opportunity at space academy

The 21st Space Wing's top leaders visited the new Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy Middle School in Colorado Springs Nov. 10 to see its space and engineering programs.Col. Stephen Whiting, 21st Space Wing commander, Lt. Col. Tracy Witcher, 21st Mission Support Group deputy commander, and Chief Master

Wing commander unveils updated mission priorities

Col. Stephen Whiting, 21st Space Wing commander, had much to cover in his Nov. 13 commander's call. On his mind were the wing's vision, mission and priorities, Peterson's base transformation, and Airmen's attention to personal and base security."It's a terrific organization and the Airmen are

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