Peterson unit improves missile defense capability

The first complete shift using upgraded early warning system software took place the night of June 23 through the morning of June 24, making Thule's ballistic missile early warning radar the third radar to complete its upgrade. The radar is operated by the 12th Space Warning Squadron, a

AFROTC commander, instructor positions open for Total Force officers

Air Education and Training Command Headquarters announced projected Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment commander and instructor vacancies for Summer 2010, and opened vacant 2009 instructor positions to Air Reserve Component officers. Lieutenant colonels way apply for the detachment

12th SWS gets new commander

Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits scheduled to be updated Aug 1

The Department of Defense began accepting applications from Airmen to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to dependents June 29. "The Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer of benefits option is a landmark benefit to eligible Airmen," said Lt. Gen. Richard Newton III, Air Force Personnel and Manpower deputy

New Ops Group commander takes charge

Fitness activities, training; ceremonies close out June

On Thursday, Chief Omdal and I competed in the "Fire Fighter Challenge" along with 12 other teams through a tournament-style relay competition of fire-fighting and rescue related exercises. All the teams did well and exhibited great teamwork and sportsmanship through all of the rounds of this

First Knight

Airman 1st Class Gregory Thomas 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 1st Class Gregory Thomas Unit: Duty title: Security response force member Hometown: Phoenix,

ESOHCAMP inspection shows wing in compliance

An annual self-assessment of environmental practices occurred at Peterson June 22-26. The Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program, known as ESOHCAMP, checks unit compliance of Air Force, state and federal regulations. The internal June ESOHCAMP aims

Several local officers selected for promotion to colonel, major

Several local field grade officers discovered they had been selected for promotion after the Air Force released the results of its 2009 Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel and Major Central Selection Boards. The following Air Force Space Command officers have been selected for promotion to colonel: Sherry

561st Network Ops gets new commander