New leave and liberty policies for servicemembers

Several changes to leave and liberty policies are giving servicemembers a little more freedom with their time off. The National Defense Authorization Act 2008, passed in January, boosts the amount of leave servicemembers can accrue and increases special leave accrual retention limits. The changes

Proper wear of cell phones, PDAs

Retraining gives NCOs opportunity to shape their careers

The Air Force is seeking volunteers to accept jobs in more than 1,077 shortage career field and special duty positions during the 2009 Non-commissioned Officer Retraining Program which began Aug. 1. The Air Force especially needs NCOs to choose opportunities to conduct investigative work in the

Lawn care important for Peterson residents

Along with regular upkeep of a home, regular maintenance of the lawn and exterior landscaping is a necessity, Tierra Vista Communities is reminding residents to pay close attention to the exterior of their home and take any necessary actions to preserve and maintain their lawns. This year's weather

Airman helps Iraqi family to safety in U.S.

In 2006, Master Sgt. Greg Jensen spent five months in Basra, Iraq, working as the lone American contracting director in the volatile region. Alone in an unfamiliar country, Sergeant Jensen often put his life in the hands of Vincent Talia, his Iraqi interpreter. "He was there to help me negotiate

Re-enlisting … oh what a feeling

How many times have you seen or heard, when it's time to re-enlist, an Airman just grabbing a convenient officer and quickly re-enlisting in someone's office without much planning or forethought. When you re-enlist it's not just an act you go through and some words simply repeated - it's a solemn

USAFA Band hosts free musical clinics

Peterson firefighters heading to competition

Some of Peterson's finest athletes are packing their bags, fine tuning their gear, getting in a few last practices before the big games begin on Aug. 8 in ... Oklahoma. Okay, so it's not Beijing and it's not the Olympics. But the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron's fire department here is sending a

Senate confirms General Schwartz as next chief of staff

Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, a 35-year veteran in special operations, will be the 19th Air Force chief of staff, according to a Senate confirmation vote which occurred Aug. 1. General Schwartz provided testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee on July 22, before the full Senate voted on his

Women’s softball team looks to extend legacy to youth

The last chance for people to see women softball players in action at the Olympic Games will occur in Beijing at this year's games. The legacy of women's softball will live on however in the hearts and minds of teams such as the Peterson women's varsity softball team. The Peterson women's varsity