21st MDG supports Central American medical exercise

A 10-person team from the 21st Medical Group departs June 21 for a two-week medical readiness training exercise in San Miguel, El Salvador. The U.S. Southern Command exercise, known as a MEDRETE, supports thousands of indigent villagers who may not have seen medical care in years while also

Thousands turn out for annual Sports Day

Members of Team Pete put their game faces on June 19 for the base's annual Sports and Field Day. More than 2,000 Airmen and civilians spent the day competing in dozens of sports, from running and swimming to darts and dominoes. Participants also snacked on free food and listened to live music at a

SECAF bids farewell to Airmen

In his final Letter to Airmen, the secretary of the Air Force salutes all Airmen for their dedication, motivation and commitment to the nation. "You are America's sword and shield, defending the United States and its global interests by delivering sovereign options in air, space, and cyberspace,"

821st Support Squadron change of command

Commissaries go green

From the sale of reusable cloth bags and "earth-friendly" products to solar energy, the Defense Commissary Agency is "going green." "Commissary customers have purchased more than one million reusable cloth bags since they were first offered last October," said Randy Chandler, DeCA's sales director.

El Paso County commissioners visit Peterson

Two El Paso County commissioners visited Peterson June 17 to learn more about the base and its missions. Amy Lathen, commissioner for District 2, and Dennis Hisey, commissioner from District 4, spent the morning receiving briefings on the 21st Space Wing and its missions. Later, both commissioners

U.S. Embassy in Denmark sees Thule first-hand

A U.S. Embassy in Denmark-sponsored group received an orientation of the base here June 18. Included in the group was Bjarne Fog Corydon, Chief Foreign Policy Advisor for Social Democratic Party leader, Helle Thorning-Schmidt and head of SDP Political-Economic Department; Peter Hummelgaard Thomsen,

General Kehler re-emphasizes importance of strategic deterrent mission

Gen. C. Robert Kehler, Air Force Space Command commander, visited here June 16 to interact with Airmen, tour the base and talk about the present and future of our Nation's strategic deterrent force. The commander brought up three main points during his discussions with Malmstrom personnel throughout

Eco-Knight Spotlight

Who: Airman 1st Class Aarial Vallejo, 21st Comptroller SquadronWhat she's doing to go green: Airman Vallejo said she's been "green" since childhood. "I hate to see littering," she said. "I absolutely hate seeing or even smelling exhaust. Seeing these things on a regular basis has made me try to help

Contracting/Finance team look good in season opener

The 21st Contracting and 21st Comptroller Squadrons have combined forces this year in the Peterson intramural recreation league and the team looked as good as gold June 5 as it defeated Team Colorado 30-13 to begin its season. The Contracting/Finance team looked to be in mid-season form offensively