TDY per mile rate increases

In response to the mid-year rise in gasoline prices, the General Service Administration raised the temporary duty mileage rate from $0.505 per mile to $0.585. The increase applies to all uniformed personnel and civilian employees traveling on official business by privately-owned automobile or

PAA version ‘3.0’ offers enhanced features

Version 3.0 of the Performance Appraisal Application, or 'PAA,' is scheduled to launch this month - in time for the 2008 evaluation process and 2009 planning. The tool's modifications and enhanced features include: · A new look and feel, with tabs that display key tasks in the order they are

First Knight

Airman Allen Flom was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do each day. Name: Airman Allen Flom Unit: 21st Security Forces Squadron Duty Title: Security Forces Specialist Time in service: 11 months Time

Air Force headquarters gets look at Peterson Airmen’s time

They looked at how the burden of continuing computer-based training, information technology, pesky duties and other additional mission requirements affect your daily routine. And they want to give you more time to accomplish your mission. Visiting Peterson Aug. 11-12, a six-man Airmen's Time

Drinking and driving can be dangerous, costly

How many drinks can someone have before it's unsafe to drive? One? Two? Actually, it's zero. While some people might believe otherwise, drinking and driving should actually never mix, said Jeanine Arnold, Peterson's Culture of Responsible Choices Program coordinator. The reason: most people tend to

Defensive driving is safe driving

As you wait patiently at a red traffic light, it turns green and you prepare to proceed through the intersection. Luckily, you're a defensive driver and stop before being struck by that car that just ran a red light. How many times has this happened to you? Every time we get into a vehicle, we're at

TRICARE enhances dental benefit for pregnant women

In response to research indicating the increased risk of dental disease during pregnancy, TRICARE Management Activity recently approved a maternity dental benefit for mothers-to-be. Through United Concordia, the dental contactor for the active duty family member dental plan, all pregnant TRICARE

Traffic tips for August

All school districts in Colorado Springs start their fall semesters this month. It's time to watch out for kids crossing streets in the crosswalks and school busses stopping to pickup or drop off our city's children. Speed: School zones are posted at 20 mph. Some school zones are marked with

Peterson Airman helps Iraqis account for fuel shipments

About 15 miles north of Baghdad sits one of the largest military bases in Iraq. Years ago, Camp Taji was the center of military excellence for Saddam Hussein's combat machine, an established army tank depot, and former work center of "Chemical Ali". Today the new Iraqi military has charge of the

Discounted season tickets for junior enlisted