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  • Security forces, much more than just a gate guard

    They greet us every time we come on base, but members of the 21st Security Forces Squadron do more than check IDs at the gate. "There are tons of misconceptions about security forces. First and foremost, people always associate with us primarily as the entry control points," said Lt. Col. Joseph

  • Wing's Intel shop recognized by MAJCOM for outstanding performance

    Good intelligence is the key to the success of any mission; these are words that members of the Air Force Reserve Command's 302nd Airlift Wing, Operations Group Intelligence Shop here at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., live by. And, their performance and dedication to their mission didn't go

  • Air Force completes FY12 civilian workforce restructure

    Air Force officials announced 4,500 additional positions for elimination as a continuation of its FY12 Civilian Workforce Restructure Jan 11. This reduction builds on the realignments announced in November, including the elimination of 9000 positions and the addition of 5900 positions against the

  • Peterson AFB members honor fallen EOD Airman

    The 21st Space Wing family suffered a tragic loss last week after receiving news that Airman 1st Class Matthew R. Seidler, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance technician, was killed in Afghanistan Jan. 5 by an improvised explosive device."Our deepest sympathies go out to his family in

  • Wing welcomes newest members

    The names of the newest 302nd Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve recruits can now be seen on the Wing's website on the Newcomer's page, under the Library tab. Click here or on the related link beside this story to see the names of the January newcomers.

  • 21st CES Airman killed in Afghanistan

    Airman 1st Class Matthew R. Seidler died Jan. 5 from injuries suffered from an improvised explosive device attack in southern Afghanistan. Seidler, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron here, was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. "This is a

  • Gate signs designed to deter drinking and driving

    New signs have been erected at the entrance gates to Peterson Air Force Base to heighten awareness of a serious topic. Signs were put in place earlier this fall to identify the unit that last had a driving under the influence occurrence. Shortly before Thanksgiving, a policy letter was sent out to

  • The do's and don'ts of the political season

    With the presidential primaries lurking around the corner, there are a few things Airmen must remember during this upcoming political season.When you joined the military or became a federal employee, you did so with the knowledge that this decision came with some sacrifice.Everyone is encouraged to

  • Boot camp teaches lifetime fitness habits

    Smarter not harder. Airmen are familiar with the phrase encouraging better physical training practices to ensue passing fitness assessments. The first pillar of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness Program focuses on lifelong physical health, not just passing the physical fitness test. To help Airmen

  • Colonel's "fini flight" has bone chilling end

    A showering of ice cold water on 10 degree day is something that most people don't relish, but that's exactly what was in store for Col. Kathleen Flarity. Upon landing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. on Dec. 19, with fire extinguishers in hand, family, friends and co-workers doused the colonel