21st Medical Group closure CORRECTION
The 21st Medical Group is closed Aug. 29 for an Air Force Space Command Family Day. Members in need of pharmacy support can visit the satellite pharmacy at the base exchange/commissary at Pete East. The 21st MDG reopens Sept. 2 for normal business. On page 8 of the Aug. 21 edition of the Space Observer, an inaccurate 21st Medical Group closure was published and the above information should have been in its place. For questions about this closure, call Master Sgt. Darrell Norman at 556-1077.” We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Career enlisted aviator positions open for retraining
WASHINGTON -- The Air Force still has openings for First Term Airmen to retrain into the Flight Engineer and Flight Attendant specialties and other career enlisted aviator positions.
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TDY per mile rate increases
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- In response to the mid-year rise in gasoline prices, the General Service Administration raised the temporary duty mileage rate from $0.505 per mile to $0.585. The increase applies to all uniformed personnel and civilian employees traveling on official business by privately-owned automobile or motorcycle, effective Aug. 1.
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PAA version ‘3.0’ offers enhanced features
WASHINGTON -- Version 3.0 of the Performance Appraisal Application, or 'PAA,' is scheduled to launch this month - in time for the 2008 evaluation process and 2009 planning. The tool's modifications and enhanced features include:
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First Knight
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Airman Allen Flom was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do each day.
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Air Force headquarters gets look at Peterson Airmen’s time
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- They looked at how the burden of continuing computer-based training, information technology, pesky duties and other additional mission requirements affect your daily routine. And they want to give you more time to accomplish your mission.
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Drinking and driving can be dangerous, costly
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- How many drinks can someone have before it's unsafe to drive? One? Two?
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Defensive driving is safe driving
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- As you wait patiently at a red traffic light, it turns green and you prepare to proceed through the intersection. Luckily, you're a defensive driver and stop before being struck by that car that just ran a red light.
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TRICARE enhances dental benefit for pregnant women
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- In response to research indicating the increased risk of dental disease during pregnancy, TRICARE Management Activity recently approved a maternity dental benefit for mothers-to-be.
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