Air Force officials release technical sergeant selections

Air Force officials selected 7,724 of 37,172 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 20.78 percent. The average score for those selected was 319.69, with an average time in grade and time in service of 5.68 and 10.85 years respectively. The average score

Bicyclists put pedal to the metal

Bicyclists were in high gear during the regional Bike to Work day Amazing Base Rally and scavenger hunt at the Peterson Air Force Base Chapel June 10. About 30 cyclists met at the chapel in the early morning for a southwestern breakfast and the Amazing Base Race, organized by the Peterson Health and

LATCH : The next generation of child safety

As a child passenger safety technician, I've had an opportunity to see many car seats in many different cars and situations. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2006, motor vehicle crashes were the leading cause of death for children ages 2 to 14. A NHTSA study in

Air Force's latest Virtual Uniform Board results released

Peterson Airmen will be tweaking their uniforms and overall dress and appearance as the Air Force recently released the results of its 98th Virtual Uniform Board, which convened in 2008 and consisted of Airmen from all major commands and functional communities. While most of the changes are slight,

First Knight

Sean Santiago 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: Sean Santiago Duty title: Plumber Unit: 21st Civil Engineer Squadron Hometown: Rosepine, La. Time in service: 21 years

Wing team strides in environmental excellence

The 21st Space Wing Environmental Planning Team was awarded the 2008 National Environmental Policy Act Award for Team Excellence at Andrews AFB, Md., June 3. "We are considering our environmental acts before we take them and analyzing actions as much as possible," said Heidi Mowery, 21st Civil

14th Air Force vice commander visits Peterson

Peterson gets pounded by short hailstorm

Sports Day safety: Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!... Among other things

Sports Day is an annual Peterson tradition. It's a time for Airmen to unwind, enjoy their favorite activities and show off their sporting talents. But, sports day can also bring trouble to those who are not prepared, such as blistering sunburn, broken bones and dehydration if not prepared

First Knight

Airman 1st Class Janice Joseph, 7th Space Warning 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