21st SW leadership visits Thule

Two senior leaders from the 21st Space Wing at Peterson AFB, Colo., learned more about life at Thule in their recent trip than all other visits combined. Col. Jay Raymond, 21st SW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Tim Omdal, 21st SW command chief, visited Thule in an unusual three-day visit Jan. 6-9

Base access evolves, heightens security

Peterson is implementing a system that combines human power with technology to enhance force protection here. To get in on this cutting edge system, or to get onto Peterson AFB, all authorized personnel and visitors must register with the Defense Biometric Identification System known as DBIDS. Being

PME boosts civilian leadership opportunities

In the Air Force's current climate of shared leadership, civilians are being provided opportunities to fill positions that have historically been held by military officers. For goal-oriented civilians, there are many opportunities to attend Professional Military Education (PME) courses to prepare

Be mindful of base driving restrictions

As many are already aware, there are certain driving restrictions on Peterson AFB that may or may not apply off base. First, Air Force Instruction 31-204 mandates all operators and passengers of vehicles operated on Air Force installations must wear restraint systems, such as seatbelts. This should

DOD expands eligibility for GWOT Expeditionary Medal

Department of Defense officials recently expanded the areas of eligibility for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. The approved additions are two countries - Morocco and Burkina Faso - and Operation Nomad Shadow, with an initial AOE of Turkey and Northern Iraq. In March 2003, President

21st Space Wing “Golden Knight” for October 2008

The 76th Space Control Squadron received the Golden Knight award for October 2008. This elite team fast-tracked a VCJCS-directed development effort for a unique new capability. Together, they coordinated efforts of 4 organizations and developed operations training and evaluation products,

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AFPC Spread the Word teams to brief Peterson Air Force Base

An Air Force Personnel Center "Spread the Word" briefing team arrives at Peterson Air Force Base on Jan. 11. An All Call briefing for 21st Space Wing personnel is scheduled for 3 p.m., Jan. 13 at the Peterson AFB Auditorium. All Airmen and civilians should check with their group command sections for

Training and education: Time for growth

Every decision or complicated situation we face brings to bear all of our beliefs, attitudes, values, experiences and education. The fewer the experiences, the easier the decision, right? Unfortunately, with the ever-changing, increasingly complex military environment facing us, inexperience is a

Year of Leadership: Compassionate leaders must always be on call

"Giving connects two people, the giver and the receiver, and this connection gives birth to a new sense of belonging. " -- Deepak Chopra Compassion and leadership are sometimes words disconnected from each other. The perception of a powerful leader is one who is strong, tough and untiring ... but