Peterson is part of energy renewing team

The 21st Space Wing is becoming more involved in the push toward energy independence through a Pikes Peak regional collaborative to develop renewable energy. As part of the Regional Utilities Working Group, the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron is partnering with the joint and coalition team to win the

Phase II of Air Force’s NCO retraining program begins

 Two deadlines are quickly approaching for Airmen identified for retraining under Phase II of the Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program. These Airmen must submit a retraining request by April 6 and must also complete a retraining package by April 29 for the Air Force specialty code

Peterson to receive $30 million from ARRA

Peterson is scheduled to receive approximately $30 million as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, released by the Office of Management and Budget March 23. The ARRA funding will finance a multitude of wing projects ranging from new buildings, existing building renovations, road

Fifth CMSAF visits Peterson

Approximately 200 Airmen battled high winds, widening snow drifts and increasingly foul weather to attend former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Robert Gaylor's presentation at the base auditorium March 26. Chief Gaylor's speech, titled "High Tech versus High Touch," focused on staying

Local chiefs remember CMSAF Paul Airey's 'lifetime of contributions'

Paul W. Airey, the first chief master sergeant of the Air Force, died March 11 in Panama City, Fla., at the age of 86. If becoming the first Airman to attain the Air Force's highest enlisted position was not a laudable enough achievement for some, Chief Airey's life was filled with many other

Peterson promotes diversity, equal opportunity

Officials in the Air Force Equal Opportunity Office and the Strategic Diversity Integration Office joined forces to produce a video that demonstrates the commitment of senior Air Force leaders to diversity and equal opportunity programs. "I encourage all 21st Space Wing Airmen to view video titled

National Prayer Supper

Chief Airey memorial service celebrates life of AF hero

During his life, he was a dedicated member of the profession of arms and fervent military supporter who became one of the most iconic figures of Air Force enlisted heritage and culture -- he was Paul Wesley Airey, the first Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force. His death was announced March 11 to a

AAFES leaders visit Peterson base exchange

Army and Air Force Exchange Service senior leadership visited the Peterson Air Force Base Exchange March 17. Brig. Gen. Francis Hendricks, AAFES Corperation deputy commanding general, and Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm, AAFES senior enlisted advisor, met with wing and garrison leadership and AAFES

First Knight

Tech. Sgt. Michael Bishop 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 mission