Core values architect speaks on Leadership to Team Peterson

"What is a leader?... Someone who makes things happen." That was the question and answer retired Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman used to kick off an address to Peterson Airmen Nov. 24 highlighting the Air Force Space Command's Year of Leadership November focus on Air Force Core

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Paving the way for a new travel reimbursement process

Air Force finance officials are implementing ways to improve customer service to Airmen with process changes, said the director of the Secretary of the Air Force Financial Management Process Improvement and Integrations Office. "This has been a rocky road for some Air Force travelers," said

Finance office change of hours

The Base Finance office will be open 11:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 21.  The Finance office will resume regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 24.

Wounded Warriors look for second chances

In less than five seconds, the security forces Airman went from being able to shout out commands that could save lives to not being able to speak above a whisper. When an explosive force projectile struck Staff Sgt. Scott Lilley's Humvee on April 15, 2007, shrapnel smaller than the size of a BB

The "Hog" drops in on history

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, nicknamed the Warthog and known for its close-air support superiority and the ability to carry large and varied ordnance, is now on its way to delivering a new capability to the warfighter. A pilot from the 40th Flight Test Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., with

Civilians graduate with lessons in military culture

The first class of the Civilian Acculturation and Leadership Training program graduated recently here giving the 25 attendees a better understanding of what the active-duty Air Force does. The course, designed to acquaint civilian employees with military culture, included lessons on Air Force core

Council addresses Airmen issues

Officials of the Force Management and Development Council recently met under its revitalized structure and is now better organized to address issues facing all Airmen -- enlisted, officer and civilian. The 27 senior leaders who make up the council have met biannually since 2004, and in the most

Peterson firefighters compete at the World Championship Firefighter Combat Challenge in Las Vegas

Core Values more than just words

What defines the qualities and principles of our Air Force? Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence In All We Do. These are our service Core Values and they set the universal standard for conduct and behavior across our Air Force. November's focus area for Air Force Space Command's Year