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Oct. 18, 2017
Peterson’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Senior Master Sgt. Raymond Artis, 721st Mission Support Group superintendent of plans and programs, and Master Sgt. Ashely Strong, 21st Medical Squadron dental flight chief, and talk to them about what it means to be a senior leader, mentorship and
Oct. 17, 2017
HAWC helps Airmen maintain a healthy life

Imagine being healthy and fit, able to easily overcome obstacles and accomplish goals. The Health and Wellness Center at Peterson AFB can help Airmen become their best version of themselves.
Oct. 17, 2017
Levitow Award Winner

Col. Eric Dorminey, 21st Space Wing vice commander, presents Senior Airman Kayla Drummond, Air Force Technical Applications Center Detachment 46, the John L. Levitow award during the Airmen Leadership School graduation, Oct. 12, 2017, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The award is presented to
Oct. 17, 2017
Fire Prevention Month: Every second counts

Every year, October brings with it a very important and critical consideration, fire prevention. October is National Fire Prevention Month on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
Oct. 17, 2017
What’s trending about Peterson? Searches and security both play a role

People who are performing searches related to the base seek useful information to help them access PAFB, according to Google. But in the case of other, nefarious searchers the 561st Network Operations Squadron is keeping an eye on the virtual landscape.
Oct. 16, 2017
Weathering the storm: My journey through multiple miscarriages to our Rainbow

October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and according to an article by the University of California Los Angeles, approximately 12-15 percent of all clinically recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage; the same article estimated that at least 30-60 percent of all conceptions
Oct. 16, 2017
Dorms: Top five ways to protect power

Dorms: Top five ways to protect power
Oct. 16, 2017
Don’t get reeled in on a Phishing scam: The IRS does not accept gift cards for payment

Many of us believe we’re too clever to fall for a phishing scam. However, scammers today have gotten good. Their tricks now go far beyond the “Nigerian prince” letter asking you for money.
Oct. 13, 2017
How flying affects your body: The physiological effects of long haul commercial flights

The flight environment creates some interesting challenges for human beings, even the relatively mild commercial flight setting can put a strain on our physiology in ways that include the familiar and the unexpected. While everyone should take steps to safeguard their health, passengers who are
Oct. 13, 2017
Arctic Security Expedition visits Clear AFS

The Air Force Arctic Security Expedition visited Clear Air Force Station, Alaska, Sept. 8, 2017, as part of the group’s tour across the northern fringes of the U.S., Canada, and Greenland.