CBRN Summit Addresses Cross-border Collaboration

More than 120 representatives from civilian and military agencies across the U.S. and Canada gathered here for the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Summit Feb. 3 and 4, despite the massive snowstorm that closed the base for two days prior.The CBRN Summit, hosted by U.S. Northern

RAF Fylingdales maintains around the clock missile warning capability for both the U.S. and U.K.

Standing on a grassy knoll in the upland heath of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, beyond the vast fields of heather a figure may be seen looming large and imposing in the distance. No, it is not the legendary Hound of the Baskervilles, but rather the 120-feet tall solid state phased array

CMSAF visits NORAD and USNORTHCOM, speaks with local Airmen

The Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force visited Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, February 10-12, to meet with Airmen from nearby bases and tour North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody held two All Calls at Peterson to thank

Following established rules key to drone ownership

The Federal Aviation Administration estimated more than one million UAVs were sold during the year-end holiday season. With that many new drones added to existing numbers federal, state and local officials are concerned about safety, security and privacy related to these remotely-piloted craft.Some

Fire crews team up to provide better emergency response

A spate of fires on Fort Carson recently brought to light the need for fire and emergency crews to respond quickly to situations that can flare up anywhere at any time.The Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station Fire and Emergency Services Team was there to help."We work together often," said Chris

Army Astronauts train in Houston

SHARP Summit takes back-to-basics approach

About 40 service members and civilians from various locations throughout the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command met at the command's operational headquarters here for the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention, or SHARP, summit Jan. 28-29.The purpose

SELs Given Glimpse Of Daily Front-Line Missions, Local Preparations For Larger-Scale Disasters

It's cool outside as the sun drops and families settle in for the night just as they do each day in the Pacific Northwest. At the dinner table, slight vibrations are felt and seen as drinks sway in their glasses -- a subtle sign of just another small tremor, one of hundreds that occur yearly in this

First high school resilience camp set for March

The 21st Force Support Squadron is hosting the first ever Front Range High School Winter Resiliency Camp March 4-7 at Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center near Divide.The camp is for youth from Peterson, Schriever, Buckley Air Force Bases and the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, Kirtland AFB in

Reduction in Force: It’s about the position

Though facing a layoff is never fun, the Civilian  Personnel Section is doing all it can to help place and assist affected civilian employees keep jobs and find the help they need in the midst of a civilian layoff, referred to as "Reduction in Force."Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing Commander, and