Peterson wins Facilities Excellence Recognition Program (FERP) top honors

Air Force Space Command announced that Peterson AFB is the winner of the 2008 Maj. Gen. M.C. "Tim" Padden Award for the best large installation in facilities excellence. "Everyone's efforts exemplify the highest standards of professionalism and dedication to the command's successful Facilities

21st Force Support Squadron stomps 561st Network Operations Squadron

The 21st Force Support Squadron used an awesome offensive force to defeat the 561st Network Operations Squadron 82-56 in Over 30 basketball action Jan. 15 in the Peterson Fitness and Sports Center. There were two intriguing stories that took place during the game. The first was the offensive

Winter season lingers, safety matters

In spite of some recent warm weather, the winter season is still in effect in Colorado, and the winter season brings the need for specialized attention to safety. Since the weather may turn from sunny to snowy in a matter of minutes, winter preparation is essential. Personnel can take just a few

21 OG/OSS denies win to 561 NOS

Officials announce proposed bases for new cyber headquarters

Air Force officials here announced Jan. 21 possible locations for the headquarters of 24th Air Force, a new numbered Air Force focused on the cyber mission. The proposed bases to be under Air Force Cyber Command, in alphabetical order, are Barksdale Air Force Base, La.; Lackland AFB, Texas; Langley

First Knight

Ms. Connie Schlosberg 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. Name: Connie J. Schlosberg Unit: 21st Space Wing Project Management Division Duty Title: Administrative Assistant Hometown:

Team Pete remembers civil rights leader

Members of Team Peterson came together to pay tribute and reflect on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 14 during an observance ceremony at the Peterson Chapel. Guest speaker Col. Gerald D. Curry, Air Force Space Command director of Security, took the audience on a historical journey of

Detecting, disrupting the terrorist planning cycle

Most people won't give the threat of terrorism a second thought. They feel safe and sound, far from the reach of al-Qaida and other terror brokers. As much as we'd like to believe we're insulated and immune from attack, we need to understand terrorists can hit any time and any place. Justifiably, we

Spread the Word rings high in elevation

A six-person team of military and civilian personnel experts engaged Air Force personnel, as Air Force Personnel Center commander, Maj. Gen. K.C. McClain facilitated three Spread the Word briefings at the at Peterson AFB Jan. 13. The Spread the Word briefing, an Air Force-wide tour, began in October

Civilian acculturate, seeks mentorship; supports mission

Potential civilian leaders are emerging in brass environments by training in military culture and career development. Training comes in the form of quarterly seminars, individual mentorship, and the newest initiative, the U.S. Air Force Civilian Acculturation and Leadership Training Program.