First responders models of physical fitness

Millions of people will tune in to the Beijing Olympics this month to watch elite athletes set a new gold-standard for their sports. On Peterson, we have similar paragons of physical fitness - we call them first responders. Being 'fit to fight' is a top priority for members of the 21st Security

Andy Bean gives 'Knights' the golfing edge

More than 200 golf enthusiasts braved sweltering heat and threatening skies July 29 at Peterson's Silver Spruce Golf Course for the opportunity to see legendary professional golfer, Andy Bean. During the evening's session, Mr. Bean demonstrated some of the golf techniques that have made him one of

AEF Evolution: Implementing a tempo-based construct

An improved Global Air and Space Expeditionary Force construct will soon use a tempo-based rule set, building on the current 20-month cycle of five 120-day AEF pairs. These changes were recommended by the AEF Steering Group to provide increased predictability of tour length and tempo for Airmen.

Enhancements improve on eval forms introduced August 2007

The Air Force Personnel Center here recently introduced several new technological enhancements to four Air Force evaluation forms as part of its ongoing commitment to improve and refine its processes. Enhancements were made to the following forms: -- Air Force Form 910 Enlisted Performance Report

21st Contracting Squadron change of command

21st FSS member recognized by 'Innkeeper' team

Pikes Peak Lodge manages aging facilities, but one thing that keeps them looking younger than their years is the attentive care of its maintenance staff. One maintenance employee, Phil McCaffrey, received the Air Force Innkeeper Travelers' Award July 19. The Innkeeper team made the announcement and

TVC explains privatized housing at Peterson

Tierra Vista Communities is a partnership formed between the U.S. Air Force and Actus Lend Lease that is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, a critical component in the effort to eliminate inadequate housing and foster a better quality of life for U.S. servicemembers and their

Team Pete is losing -- and it's a good thing

Most people don't like to lose things: keys, identification cards, their minds - but the loss of pounds or a few unwanted inches are often much more desirable. That's exactly what participants in the 21st Space Wing's Health and Wellness Center's 'Lighten Up' program are doing. In fact, their recent

Seatbelt wear: a no-brainer

Why should you wear a seatbelt? The expert to answer that question may be one of the 55,000 people saved by one in the last 10 years. Or maybe the real experts on why you should wear a seatbelt are the families and friends of those individuals who would still be alive had they chosen to buckle up.

Peterson education center garners AFSPC-level award

The Peterson Education Center received The Nathan Altschuler Award for Excellence in Educational Programs for 2007 at the Air Force Space Command level. The award is an Air Force-wide recognition to education service centers that demonstrate the highest level of achievement in providing and managing