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  • TRICARE Dental Plan premiums to increase

    The TRICARE Dental Plan (TDP) for active-duty family members will increase on Feb. 1, 2009. The monthly premiums will increase to $12.12 per month for a single family member and $30.29 for a family. You should see this increase in premiums in your January 2009 LES. The TDP pays a maximum annual

  • Peterson Spouse's Club offers scholarships

    Peterson Spouses' Club is offering merit-based scholarships for military dependents and spouses. Guidelines, eligibility requirements and applications are available at the PSC website at www.petersonspousesclub.com Applications are due March 2, 2009. For additional information, contact:

  • Year of Leadership: Leadership and education go hand in hand

    Like our great wing commander says, "every Airman is a leader." No matter what phase in your career you are at, in each step, you received some form of education ... all the way from an airman basic up to a chief master sergeant. It amazed me when I stopped and thought about all the professional

  • 20th Space Control Squadron program celebrates ruby anniversary

    January 16, 2009, marked a significant milestone for the men and women of the 20th Space Control Squadron, both past and present. Former and current site personnel, including past commanders, crew members and civilians, took part in a rededication ceremony, ribbon cutting and dining out to celebrate

  • First Knight

    Tech. Sgt. Eric Buys 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: Tech. Sgt. Eric R. Buys Unit: 76th Space Control Squadron Duty Title: Counterspace Systems crew chief Time in service: Nine

  • 21st OSS denies win to 561st NOS

    Two teams participating in the Over 30 Intramural Basketball Tournament went head to head in an enthusiastic and energized game here in Gym 1, Jan. 13. What initially seemed to be an easy win for the 561st Network Operations Squadron turned out to be a surprising upset as the 21st Operations Support

  • Fourteenth AF commander visits Peterson

    On Jan. 20, Team Pete was honored to have a visit from Lt. Gen. Larry James, commander of 14th Air Force and the Joint Functional Component Command for Space, and his wife, Susan. General and Mrs. James traveled here from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., for their first official visit to America's

  • 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