Practice makes perfect: Airmen prepare for new PT standards

This month, all of Peterson's Airmen will take a practice physical fitness test under the new Air Force Fitness Program testing standards. Beginning in January, Airmen will be required to take a more rigorous physical fitness test and Col. Stephen Whiting, 21st Space Wing commander, wants to ensure

Maintain the mission

New guards on duty

Be energy aware

Medical mission

Fit to fight

Fancy footwork

Exercise tests wing mettle

The 21st Space Wing recently completed its Condor Crest exercise Oct. 26 to 29, designed to test how the wing would respond to major incidents caused by weather and man. There were more than 150 events - around base and throughout the 21st Space Wing - that tested emergency response plans and

Nurse commissioning program seeks enlisted applicants

Officials at the Air Force Personnel Center here will conduct the annual Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program board May 11-13 to select candidates for fall 2010 start dates. The program offers active-duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in a high-need academic major.

Wing recognizes families as part of Air Force campaign

Peterson Airmen will recognize the Year of the Air Force Family campaign during the week of Nov. 1 to 7 with family events, open houses and retiree recognitions. The Year of the Air Force Family is being celebrated Air Force wide. Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, U.S. Air Force chief of staff, designated