Assumption of command

Peterson AFB, Colo. -- Col. Manuel Hidalgo, 21st Mission Support Group commander, passes the 21st Services Squadron guidon to the new squadron commander, Maj. Michael Marvich Oct. 31 at the Team Pete Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Switzer.)

Comm chiefs meet

Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Collet, Air Force Comm-Computer Systems career field manager, discusses communications and computer issues Oct. 12 at the Leadership Development Center here.

"The chiefs meet semi-annually to review command training issues, retention, career development and other challenges and concerns pertaining to their respective commands," said Chief Master Sgt. Calvin Watson, Air Force Space Command Comm-Computers functional manager.

The Communications Training Advisory Group was hosted by Headquarters AFSPC and the U.S. Air Force Academy Oct. 10 to 12 at Peterson AFB. Brig. Gen. Bradley Butler, director, Logistics and Warfighting Integration, AFSPC, opened the CTAG with his vision of current and future communications personnel roles. Functional chiefs from all major commands also attended the conference. U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Brady

Former astronaut takes command of Air Force Space Command

Gen. Kevin P. Chilton (right) became the 13th commander of Air Force Space Command in a ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., on Monday, June 26. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley presided over the ceremony. Chief Master Sgt. Ron Kriete, AFSPC's command chief, stands ready to present the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Duncan Wood)

New roof

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFRC) - Senior Airman Chad Kleger, 302nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and cosntruction equipment apprentice, fastens down a sheet of roofing material at the Aloha Gardens construction site. The 302nd CES went to Hawaii in May and June during its anual tour to construct buildings for Anuenue Hale, Inc., a non-profit organization which provides short-term respite care facilities and homes for elderly, handicapped and economically disadvantaged citizens. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tim Taylor)

Reunion

A recovering Purple Heart recipient from Peterson Air Force Base met the doctor who helped save her life in a reunion here Dec. 2. Tech. Sgt Jamie Dana, 21st Security Forces Squadron, and Rex, formerly her military working dog, were formally introduced to Maj. Paul Morton, 10th Medical Group, at a local animal sanctuary where the sergeant volunteers. (Photo by 1st Lt. Tracy Giles)

War Fit

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFRC) - Members of the 302nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, 302nd Airlift Wing, take a different approach to the War Fit program. Senior Airman Steven Goodrich, Tech. Sgt. John Panos, and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Steele, go on a walk across the base carrying ruck sacks and M-16s while wearing personal body armor. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jody Ritchie)