MWD memorial

Four military working dogs were honorably discharged in a ceremony May 14 at the base auditorium. The total combined service time for military working dogs Asta, Endy, King and Paki total more than 41 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dennis Howk)

MWD memorial

Service members and civilians in attendance at the base auditorium stand at attention as the final honors were given to Aio, military working dog with 21st Security Forces Squadron. Aio’s handler, Staff Sgt. Albert Collister, placed symbolic items including a dog bowl, collar, leash and other items into the empty kennel before closing the cage door. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Golembesky)

21st SW marks 21st anniversary

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – (Left to right) Randy Rocha, Five Star Bank; Col. Chris Crawford, 21st Space Wing commander; Airman Qadry Jenkins, 21st Dental Squadron; and Chief Master Sgt. Richard Redman, 21st SW command chief, unveil the 21st Space Wing’s 21st anniversary plaque May 14 in front of the wing headquarters. The wing marked its 21st anniversary May 15 with a week of anniversary events, culminating with a dinner May 17 at The Club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Aaron Breeden)

National police week

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Airman 1st Class Jason Seeton, 21st Security Forces Squadron, is relieved of his post by Senior Airman Honore Melton, 21st SFS, during a changing of the guard ceremony at the Peterson Air and Space Museum flag pole May 14. As a part of national police week, the 21st SFS conducted the changing of the guard ceremony from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. to honor security forces members who have been killed in action since 9/11. After the changing of the guard, a vigil was held in remembrance of the fallen security forces Airmen during which each name was recited followed by the ringing of a bell and releasing a balloon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Aaron Breeden)

Wounded Warrior games Smith

Senior Master Sgt. Martin Smith, 380th Space Control Squadron operations superintendent, will compete in four swimming events during the Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Smith lost his leg in 2012 in a motorcycle accident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Golembesky)

Wounded Warrior games Smith

Senior Master Sgt. Martin Smith, 380th Space Control Squadron operations superintendent, will compete in four swimming events during the Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Smith lost his leg in 2012 in a motorcycle accident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Golembesky)

Airman's Attic, Loan Locker reopen

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – (Left to right) Heather Donnithorne, wife of Lt. Col. Mark Donnithorne, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron commander, Chief Master Sgt. Richard Redman, 21st SW command chief, Col. Chris Crawford, 21st Space Wing commander, Sharon Hodges, Loan Locker lead volunteer, and Johnna Scobey, Airman’s Attic lead volunteer, cut a ceremonial ribbon April 12 opening the Airman’s Attic and Loan Locker’s new location in building 1525, across from the base chapel. The Loan Locker is open to PCSing service members and retirees of all ranks. Members can borrow items while waiting to leave Peterson or for their household goods to arrive. Airmen E-5 and below may pick up items at the Airmen’s Attic for free. Uniform items donated to the attic, however, are available for all ranks. Normal hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the Airmen's Attic; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday to Friday for the Loan Locker. For information call 556-3215 (Airman’s Attic) or 556-7614 (Loan Locker). (U.S. Air Force photo/Craig Denton)

New parent support program

Betina Hicks, 21st Medical Group nurse manager for the New Parent Support Program, demonstrates how to properly clear a newborn’s airway. Hicks provides three main services as the nurse manager to parents who are planning to have a child, or just had a child: education, resources and support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Craig Denton)

Wingman day

Airmen from the 21st Communications Squadron work through obstacles March 28 at the ropes course at the Air Force Academy. The 21st Space Wing held its Wingman Day to highlight the four pillars of wellness, which are physical, mental, social and spiritual fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Wingman day

Airmen from the 21st Communications Squadron work through obstacles March 28 at the ropes course at the Air Force Academy. The 21st Space Wing held its Wingman Day to highlight the four pillars of wellness, which are physical, mental, social and spiritual fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Wingman day 2013

Senior Airman Mark Thompson (left) and Senior Airman Kevin Swope, members of the 21st Comptroller Squadron, battle each other using pugil sticks at Jacks Valley training area at the Air Force Academy, March 28. The battles were part of the 21st Space Wing’s biannual Wingman Day, which was designed to highlight the four pillars of wellness: physical, mental, social and spiritual fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Blaz)

Wingman day 2013

Tech Sgt. Wayson Leaverton, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, sets up the EOD mini golf course March 28 as part of a team-building exercise during Wingman Day, which allowed engineers to learn about the squadron’s various functions and the people who perform them. The 21st Space Wing held its Wingman Day to highlight the four pillars of wellness, which are physical, mental, social and spiritual fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Morgan)