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  • PICC consolidates emergency response

    When emergency personnel respond to an incident, time is of the essence. Now there's a one stop notification procedure in place to make sure emergency personnel get where they're needed as quickly as possible. The Peterson Installation Control Center is the high speed, low drag, answer the 21st

  • Force shaping could come to a halt, CMSAF says

    If the Air Force can find the funds, its multi-year force shaping plan could be modified to meet current mission demands and sister-service end-strength adjustments, said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley. Stopping at Peterson for an enlisted call Feb. 14, Chief McKinley said the

  • Med clinic parking, main entrance to close

    The medical clinic here has temporarily closed its main parking lot and entrance due to construction. As of Feb. 16, patients are no longer able to use the clinic's southeast parking lot or entrance. Instead, all customers must access the clinic from Vincent Street, just off Stewart Avenue. Parking

  • New campaign to help base employees with finances

    Drowning in debt? Confused about investing? Interested in saving more of that paycheck? A new program on Peterson could help. Beginning this month, the Military Saves campaign is aimed at helping base personnel and their families get their finances in order. The program, which was launched military

  • MPF begins transition to 'MPS'

    New look, new people and improved customer service. These are just some of the features the Military Personnel Section incorporates for Peterson and 21st Space Wing members alike. Formally known as the Military Personnel Flight, or MPF, the MPS is an Air Force-directed consolidation effort and Air

  • Dental squadron gives kids lessons in oral health

    Thanks to the 21st Dental Squadron, parents here might have an easier time getting their kids to brush their teeth this month. In honor of National Children's Dental Health Month, the dental squadron is visiting the Peterson's child development centers, the R.P. Lee Youth Center and local elementary

  • Snow crews work to keep Peterson’s roads safe, clear

    When weather gives Peterson employees a two-hour delay, most people hit their snooze alarm and roll over for a few more hours. But Peterson's 14-member heavy hardware shop, part of the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, doesn't have such a luxury. Responsible for clearing the base's roads, parking lots

  • Summer jobs available at Air Force bases worldwide

    Students and certain other eligible persons can gain marketable skills and earn money while enjoying their summer vacations, thanks to the Air Force Summer Hire Program, according to Air Force Personnel Center officials here. "These great temporary jobs will run from May through September," said

  • Airmen SRB, CSRB January reenlistment bonuses retroactive

    All eligible Airmen in Air Force Specialty Codes with a selective reenlistment bonus or those with a critical skills retention bonus who reenlisted Jan. 1 or later are authorized retroactive payment effective immediately. The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act., signed by President Bush Jan.

  • Nurse commissioning program seeks enlisted applicants

    Officials at the Air Force Personnel Center here will conduct the annual Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program board May 13-14 to select candidates for fall 2008 and spring 2009 start dates. The program offers active duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in a high-need