21st SW Airman wins 14th AF award

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – A 21st Civil Engineer Squadron civilian employee was recently named 14th Air Force civilian supervisor (category I) of the quarter for the second quarter. Mr. Ed Miller is assigned to the 21st CES as the maintenance supervisor for the structures shop. His leadership and supervision directly impacted the entire major command through the installation of digital security locks at Air Force Space Command headquarters. His leadership was also demonstrated on base as he oversaw the refurbishment of The Club dining and buffet area multiplying the serving capabilities by 200 percent. Mr. Miller’s prior active duty military pride was observed as he procured 110 U.S. flags to be displayed during national holidays while facing the challenge of fiscal year budget constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo)

14th Air Force award winner

Ms. LJ Van Belkum, 21st Space Wing deputy inspector general, was named 14th Air Force civilian supervisor (category II) of the second quarter. (Air Force photo by Steve Brady)

Combat Action Medal

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Col. Jay Raymond, 21st Space Wing commander, presents the Air Force Combat Action Metal to Tech. Sgt. Brandon Richardson, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, and Senior Airman Grant Schneider, 21st CES Aug. 6. The medal is given to Airmen who have been involved in direct fighting situations where they risked their lives in an enemy engagement. Both Sergeant Richardson and Airman Schneider are explosive ordnance technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Larry Hulst).

Peterson wins environmental award

The Peterson Air Force Base Environmental Planning Team was awarded the 2008 National Environmental Policy Act Award June 3 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. From left to right are: Debra Walker, acting assistant secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Logistics; Michelle Linn, Air Force Space Command Headquarters, asset management division chief; Dan Rodriguez, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron asset management flight chief; Heidi Mowery, 21st CES NEPA program manager; and Maj. Gen. Del Eulberg, Air Force Civil Engineer. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renae Kleckner)

Wildfire Academy

Firefighters participating in the Wildfire Academy, hosted by the 721st Civil Engineer fire department, dig a fire line or “stop line” at Fort Carson during a training exercise. Stop lines are fire control measures designed to cut off a wildfire before it spreads. Approximately 100 enlisted and civilian fire fighters from Peterson, Cheyenne Mountain and other local federal, state and local agencies took part in the week-long training academy which culminated with a 100 acre live fire exercise conducted at Fort Carson and was designed to promote first responder teamwork. (Air Force photo by Chris Miller)

OAY

Col. Jay Raymond, 21st Space Wing commander, shakes hands with Air Force Space Command Outstanding Comany Grade Officer of the Year nominee, Capt. Luis Palacios. Captain Palacios is the officer in charge of the intelligence analysis section at the 595th Operations Support Squadron, Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. Col. Raymond, along with Chief Master Sgt. Tim Omdal, 21st SW command chief, congratulate all of Air Force Space Command's Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2008 nominees. The nominees were officially introduced during a Welcome ceremony held in the Hartinger Building here on April 21. (U. S. photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Lohr)