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  • Air Force and Civilian EOD train together to save lives

    The 21st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal shop hosted the 140th Wing CES EOD out of Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., the 302nd Airlift Wing CES EOD at Peterson AFB, Colo., and the El Paso County bomb squad for an advanced maintenance course held here August 15-19.

  • RP Lee Youth Center under construction

    A concern with the ceiling on the second floor of the building arose after the replacement of the building’s new roof was completed. The ceiling is scheduled to be removed and replaced. The construction is expected to take approximately 30 days from Aug. 22, 2016. During this time period, the front

  • Aftermath: Peterson recovers from ruthless hail storm

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - A few weeks ago a summer storm swept across Peterson on July 28, raining down baseball-size chunks of ice and leaving behind a path of damage. The damage estimates are still being assessed and tallied.  Airmen from across Peterson chipped in to clean up around their

  • Peterson AFB Hazardous Materials Shop keeping Airmen safe.

    Peterson Airmen who work with hazardous materials, need to purchase those hazardous materials or are unaware of where to go for information on material that is authorized for purchase have an office on base to assist them. The 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron Hazardous Material Shop is the one-stop

  • 21st SW hosts Spouses Town Hall

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The challenges that face the average American vary from day to day. Add serving in the military, moving every couple years, uprooting children, interrupting education, and being away from family and the stress level increases. Not only is military life a challenge

  • App puts first responders on the same page

    During an emergency situation, several first responders arrive on the scene, ready to leap into action, doing their specific jobs to bring about a safe result. If each group uses a different version of a map, floor plan or hazardous material information, more problems can arise in addition to the

  • Classes help figure out that new bundle of joy

    Cribs, diapers, finding extra space and the sound of constant crying at night are only a few things new parents need to consider when bringing a baby into the family. These and many other issues can be overwhelming, even confusing for first-time parents.Air Force Aid at Peterson Air Force Base

  • 14th AF visits Peterson

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Brig. Gen. Chad Franks, 14th Air Force vice commander, and Brig. Gen. Pamela Lincoln, 14th Air Force mobilization assistant to the commander, are briefed by Senior Airman Anthony Pipes, 21st Civil Engineer firefighter, on the controls for the water canon attached to

  • Team Pete welcomes home deployed Airmen

    Airmen from the 4th Space Control Squadron disembark a C-5 Galaxy to greet their families at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Aug. 13, 2016. The Airmen were deployed overseas and rushed to greet waiting family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rose Gudex)