History shows examples of failure to discipline

As mentioned at the beginning of the month, when there is insufficient respect for and attention to the need for discipline as a first principle, military operations can be expected to fail. Below is a small set of examples of what happens when there is a lack of discipline in the armed

Quality force management: essential to flawless operations

Counselings, admonitions, and reprimands are quality force management tools available to supervisors, superiors and commanders to improve, correct, and instruct those who depart from standards of performance, conduct, bearing, and integrity and whose actions degrade the individual and unit's

Procedures for correcting “poor fit”: vital to discipline; readiness

Commanders, supervisors, unit fitness program managers and individual members should be aware of the following "poor fit" procedural requirements: First "Poor Fit" Assessment (- Member must attend Healthy Living Program (HLP) within 10 duty days of poor fit assessment - Member must participate in a

Foundations of military discipline: know them, live them

An adequate and fair system of military justice has always been essential to the maintenance of discipline and morale in any military command. Thus, the evolution of military justice has necessarily involved the balancing of two basic interests: war fighting and the desire for an efficient, but

First foundation poured for base housing

Peterson's new base housing development reached another important milestone Oct. 20, as the first foundation for the project was poured. Base officials and eager Airmen watched as crews poured the first slab of concrete for what will eventually be a field grade officer home. Tierra Vista Communities

Energy Awareness Month 2008

Tell the Flu to Split: TRICARE Covers Flu Vaccination

Flu season typically peaks in February, but those of us with kids know we're lucky to get through October without one of them bringing more than just homework home from school. Then it's only a matter of time before that bug jumps from one member of the family to the next. But TRICARE can help you

First Knight

Staff Sgt. Danny Hayter 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: Staff Sgt. Danny Hayter Unit: 721st Security Forces Squadron Duty Title: Non-commissioned officer in charge of Electronic

New shuttle bus to start service on Peterson

A free internal base shuttle service will begin on Peterson starting Nov. 3. The base shuttle will replace the Mountain Metro Route 24 bus that has been serving the installation. From Nov. 3 to Nov. 10, the Mountain Metro Route 24 bus will enter Peterson and drop off its passengers at the shuttle's

Wing to rollout SharePoint in coming weeks

Imagine never having to e-mail a giant PowerPoint presentation to your entire squadron again. Or being able to share an Excel spreadsheet with hundreds of people, at the click of a mouse. Or having your own personal intranet site, where you can network and interact with people throughout Air Force