Inspections net high ratings for 21st MDG

The 21st Medical Group has received top ratings from military and civilian evaluators who visited the group's facilities this summer. The 21st MDG passed its tri-annual military health services inspection with flying colors, receiving an overall rating of "excellent," the second highest level

'The sky is no limit'; AFSPC welcomes new leader

"Space capabilities have shaped the American way of warfare in the 21st century, just like airpower did in the 20th," said Gen. C. Robert Kehler as he assumed command of Air Force Space Command in a ceremony here Oct. 24, presided over by Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Duncan J. McNabb. Senior

Peterson Airmen called upon to fight California fires

The air was turbulent and clouded with smoke, and the horizon appeared to be on fire as Peterson C-130 aircraft approached, answering California's call for help. Three C-130H3s from the 302nd Airlift Wing, two carrying Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems and one laden with critical support

New 14th AF command chief visits Peterson

The 14th Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant visited Airmen of the 21st Space Wing Oct. 17 and 18. Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Narofsky shared meals with Airmen, NCOs and senior NCOs from both the 21st Space Wing and the 721st Mission Support Group, getting to know the Airmen and addressing many of

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New projects will improve base quality of life

From picnic areas to bus shelters, housekeeping carts to fitness equipment, end-of-year funds are bringing Peterson lots of new goodies now and in the coming months. The 21 Space Wing's Civil Engineering and Services squadrons did especially well this year, receiving approval for several projects

CSFD, Pete Fire hold joint exercise

Peterson and Colorado Springs firefighters spent two days battling fires in windy, chilly conditions this month, all in the name of teamwork. Members of both teams spent the mornings of Oct. 18 and 19 on base, training for a variety of scenarios involving airplane fires. Using the base's fire

Airman among the first to receive new combat medal

An Airman at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station has been awarded a medal so new and exclusive, he doesn't even have it yet. Staff Sgt. Rory Stern, a member of the 721st Security Forces Squadron at Cheyenne Mountain, has been awarded the Air Force Combat Medal, which was created just last March. The

New mission, vision statements emphasize space dominance

New Mission and Vision Statements for the 21st Space Wing make it clear the wing intends to be a longtime leader in space control and missile warning. Rolled out by wing leadership earlier this month, the new statements emphasize the wing's dominant role in space superiority operations.

Airman's eagle eye helps turn away impersonator

Something just wasn't right. Working at the visitors' center last September, Staff Sgt. Sabrina Lukas had an uneasy feeling about the three-star general she was waiting on. The older man, who said he needed to obtain decals for his vehicle, was wearing a uniform, but the stars were just a little too