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Feb. 29, 2008
AF introduces new civilian training vehicle: SF-182

Without it, they are stuck in park. With it, however, they can rev up their future. With the introduction of the Standard Form 182, which was rolled out recently by the Office of Personnel Management, Air Force civilians now have an elite vehicle in their inventory that can effectively steer them
Feb. 29, 2008
Pool renovation close to finished

Tired of running laps instead of swimming them? Missing those fun-filled games of Marco Polo? Upset that your water noodle has been relegated to the closet? Here's some good news: Peterson's pool, which has been closed for renovations since November 2006, is scheduled to reopen March 14. Following
Feb. 29, 2008
Recycle yard reopens to public

Paper, plastic, tin, cardboard - it's all welcome at the Peterson recycle yard. Just leave the tires, appliances and furniture at home. The recycle yard here has re-opened to the public, allowing any base users to drop off their recyclables free of charge between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Mondays through
Feb. 28, 2008
New online master’s program for AF civilians now available

Eligible Air Force civilians have until March 14 to apply for a new online master's degree program offered this June by Air University's Air Command and Staff College. The two-year program, for civilians GS-11 and above and pay band-02 and above who don't already have their master's degree, consists
Feb. 25, 2008
Family Child Care offers quality care, job opportunities for military families

Holly Cha has a job many people would envy. She sets her own hours, she works out of her home, she has plenty of time for her kids, and - most importantly - she gets to act silly on a daily basis. Mrs. Cha's profession? She's a child care provider for Peterson's Family Child Care program. The
Feb. 25, 2008
AFAF set to kick off March 3

The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign here begins March 3 and runs through April 11. The AFAF campaign is an annual, on-the-job fundraising appeal conducted among Air Force personnel for the benefit of Airmen. There are two ways to contribute to the AFAF -- the Payroll Deduction Plan, PDP, or cash.
Feb. 22, 2008
Tops in Blue wows crowd at DoD's northernmost installation

Tops in Blue, the Air Force's premier entertainment group, performed for approximately 300 Airmen and civilians here at the Top of the World Feb. 20. The Air Force entertainers set up their stage, lighting and sound equipment, and musical instruments in one of the giant hangars adjacent to the
Feb. 22, 2008
AFPC announces advanced assignment, deferment program

Some deployed Airmen who have served uncharacteristically long tours of duty will become qualified for a special advance assignment/deferment program, according to Air Force Personnel Center officials here. "This program recognizes that some of our Airmen, enlisted and officer, who have served a
Feb. 21, 2008
Colorado legislators stop by Peterson

A handful of Colorado state legislators traded the capitol's grounds for Peterson's flightline Feb. 19, stopping by the base for an educational field trip. Nine state lawmakers, all members of the Colorado House's state, veteran and military affairs committee, spent the afternoon here learning about
Feb. 20, 2008
New Web-based assignment application debuts March 3

The power to apply for your next home-basing and follow-on assignment will soon be literally at your fingertips. Starting March 3, all active-duty enlisted members and officers (lieutenant colonel and below) who are slated to serve an unaccompanied tour of 15 months or less will have the ability to