Time for Peterson Airmen to update ribbon racks

More medals will be seen over the next few months as Airmen update their ribbon racks to reflect the reinstatement of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal for enlisted members. Air Force officials announced the reinstatement Feb. 11, effective immediately and retroactive to Feb. 6, 2006. Eligible Airmen

AFSPC announces Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Air Force Space Command announced its five Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2008 at a banquet here April 24. And the winners are ... Airman category: Staff Sgt. Johanna Aviles, network operations technician assigned to the West Coast Communications Support Element, Los Angeles AFB, Calif. NCO

Fire statistics, facts show kitchens are often origin of dorm fires

Peterson recently experienced a fire in one of its dormitories. While all fires are dangerous, those occurring in dormitories and apartments are particularly threatening due to the large concentration of people living there.  The cause of this particular fire is still under investigation, but

First Knight

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Airman Jennie L. Schiell, 21st Force Support Squadron, was selected for this week's First Knight award. The First Knight is awarded by each unit's leadership to an Airman who is deserving of recognition for their outstanding mission support, adherence to core

Traffic detours expected during TVC roundabout construction

To improve base traffic flow, Tierra Vista Communities began construction on a new roundabout at the intersection of Stewart Avenue and Malmstrom Avenue, April 22. Phase one of the project is expected to last one month and involves creating a detour, which includes closing Malmstrom Avenue south of

Peterson NCO squashes competition in statewide racquetball tournament

Senior Master Sgt. Ray Cordero, 21st Medical Group first sergeant, made quite a racket when he captured the 2009 Colorado Racquetball State Championship Men's 35-plus and 40-plus division in a recent tournament held in highland, Colo. While he practices and competes year-round, Sergeant Cordero

Air Force initiative works to "right size" Peterson

Peterson Air Force Base is participating in a pilot test initiative to analyze existing workspaces throughout the Air Force. The Space Optimization and Utilization Initiative, also referred to as the Air Force M-6 Initiative, addresses consolidation of resources, occupancy levels and anticipated

ORI exercises, ‘real world’ fire keeps Peterson busy

Peterson Airmen and key wing civilians found themselves maintaining 24-hour operations as the installation's 2009 Operational Readiness Inspection shifted into high gear at 8 a.m., April 9, following a simulated explosion at the 21st Space Wing headquarters building. Col. Jay Raymond, 21st Space

EOC offers ‘decision making melting pot’ during ORI

At 8:30 a.m. April 9, following a savage explosion which claimed the life of the wing commander and tore the wing headquarters building in half, nearly two dozen Airmen and civilians rushed to a nondescript facility north of the flight-line to activate Peterson's Emergency Operations

Peterson responds to ORI tornado exercise