Redesigned NCO retraining program begins with voluntary phase

The 2010 Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program has a new look and focus as the Air Force seeks to fill approximately 1,124 shortage career field and special duty positions. The entire program has been reduced from nine months to 120 days to better serve both Airmen and the Air Force and will

100th MDB softball team takes championship trophy

The 100th Missile Defense Brigade (Ground-based Midcourse Defense) made history once again Aug. 11. This time it wasn't "hitting a bullet with a bullet" in the exo-atmosphere, it was hitting a softball out of the park, through the legs of opponents and making remarkable plays on hits by the

First Knight

Airman Bryan Whitehead was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen and civilians each week for the work they do every day. Name: Airman Bryan Whitehead Duty title: Dental assistant apprentice Unit: 21st Dental Squadron Hometown: Elgin, Ill.

ICBM 'aims high' at dedication

A symbol of the Cold War stands tall at Peterson Air Force Base, with the dedication of a Minuteman III LGM-30G ICBM Aug. 11. About 150 attendees gathered at the site of the new display near the North Gate at the corner of Peterson Boulevard and Otis Street. The missile is the first to showcase the

Airmen honor servicemembers sacrifice

Local EOD Airmen awarded Combat Action Medal

August supplemental promotion list released; 2 Peterson Airmen make the grade

Two Peterson Airmen discovered that they had been selected for promotion when the Air Force Personnel Center released its August In-System Supplemental Release for enlisted promotions Aug. 6. The Airmen are Staff Sgt. Angela Austin, 21st Medical Support Squadron, and Tech. Sgt. Michael Chandler,

Peterson library offers resources for all ages

Learning has expanded beyond the formal classroom and the 12 years of required public education. Learning is a life-long activity for some whose minds are curious, hungry for more. Whether you are interested in home schooling your children or expanding your own knowledge about a subject, the

Peterson to host wing’s first-ever DoD financial event

Col. Stephen Whiting, 21st Space Wing commander, will host the Department of Defense Financial Event Aug. 21 and 22 at the base auditorium and chapel. This event, co-sponsored by the deputy under secretary of defense for military community and family policy, is designed to assist Airmen and their

Commander thanks Warrior Ethos DIning Out Committee