News

May 27, 2009
Institutional accountability, personal responsibility are crucial safety elements

Seven-hundred and eighty two - the number of Airmen killed in mishaps over the last ten years. While the good news here is that the annual numbers are way down from their fiscal year 2004 high, the decline is no consolation to the families that suffer loss. Are these losses preventable? If so, what
May 27, 2009
Space operations vital to Air Force, nation

Air Force officials discussed the importance of space as a warfighting domain before members of the Senate May 20 on Capitol Hill. Senior Air Force leaders in the space realm answered questions from the Senate Armed Services Committee Strategic Force Subcommittee, telling them that Air Force
May 26, 2009
First Knight

Donna Burrill, 21st Force Support Squadron was selected for the week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do every day. The First Knight is awarded by each unit's leadership to an Airman who is deserving of recognition for their
May 26, 2009
Great teamwork keeps Peterson running at top speed

I hope you all enjoyed this past four day weekend and have returned from this well-deserved break energized with a renewed since of purpose and determination. The Air Force Academy held its graduation on Wednesday. The Vice President was the keynote speaker at the commencement ceremony and the 21st
May 26, 2009
Local NCOs accepted to officer training school

Two 20th Space Control Squadron noncommissioned officers will trade stripes for bars as they have been selected to attend the U.S. Air Force Officer Training School. After completing OTS, Tech. Sgt. Marcianna Pease and Tech. Sgt. Charles Lightfoot will serve as space and missile operators with one
May 21, 2009
AAFES money order service scheduled to end May 31

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE Colo.--Peterson's Base Exchange will join all other Army Air Force Exchange Service outlets at the close of business May 31 when it cancels its money order services. According to Steve Collier, Peterson main store manager, the change is due to Department of Defense
May 21, 2009
Relief coming soon for Airmen affected by housing slump

Servicemembers and federal employee homeowners relocating for their job are expected to soon have access to the Homeowners Assistance Program. Legislation passed in February allows the Secretary of Defense to temporarily expand assistance to homeowners who face a military move during the current
May 21, 2009
Change of command at nation's only missile defense brigade

The unit tasked with the mission of defending the United States against ballistic missile attack - the only unit of its type in the nation - gained a new commander May 15 when Col. Gregory S. Bowen assumed command in a ceremony here. Colonel Bowen, a Colorado Springs resident, assumed command of the
May 20, 2009
First Knight

Tech. Sgt. Kristi Lawrence was selected for this week's First knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do every day. The First Knight is awarded by each unit's leadership to an Airman who is deserving of recognition for their outstanding
May 19, 2009
TVC offers Peterson Airmen, families better quality of life

There are 222 new homes currently being built here near the old driving range as part of the housing privatization initiative. Construction is currently being done in two phases. In the first phase, which includes homes on Langley, Mitchell and Perrin streets, all streets, gutters and curbs have