FERP coming to Peterson Published July 23, 2008 21st Civil Engineer Squadron PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- A special team from Air Force Space Command headquarters is paying Peterson a visit July 29-31 as part of a quality of life improvement competition to select the best facilities excellence program in the command. With the team visiting, members assigned to Peterson-proper are asked to ensure the base's cleanliness is above the already high standard, with members ensuring they're supporting the base with 'excellence in all they do.' Members can do their part by cleaning up trash floating across the base, turning lights off when not in use and moving storage boxes from work areas to storage facilities. The Facilities Excellence Recognition Program team, or 'FERP,' reviews all aspects of the installation, including facilities and the grounds around them. They also observe how well the base designs and maintains its facilities. Inspectors note how well Peterson maintains its landscape and how the 21st SW has incorporated sustainability and security standards while wisely conserving water. The winning installation receives the Timothy Padden trophy as well as $200,000 specifically targeted to finance quality of life projects for all Peterson Airmen. "FERP is the most visible aspect of a larger program that has paid dividends to AFSPC in many ways," said Al Rohr, 21st CES. "The 21st Space Wing, in particular, has led the way in providing the best possible quality of life for our members, most notably by incorporating design standards that reflect sensible use of Air Force dollars, sustainable architecture, customer accommodation and wise use of our natural resources. The visit gives the 21st SW the opportunity to display its pride in our facilities and portray its commitment to excellence." Members interested in knowing more about FERP or the visit can e-mail Randy Hawke here.