Fire Safety: Hear the BEEP where you sleep

Fire safety begins with everyone. Education, situational awareness and a little bit of common sense go a long way in keeping each and every Airman safe.Oct. 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week and the Peterson Air Force Base Fire Emergency Services is partnering with the National Fire Protection

U.S. Northern Command celebrates 13th birthday

On Oct. 1, 2002, the Department of Defense activated U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado; so today, Oct. 1, 2015, USNORTHCOM is 13 years old.Like many new teenagers, we've had some challenges but have matured along the way.   The first thing we

Teamwork makes the dream work: How the AF marathon was won

This year's Air Force Marathon winner is a captain stationed at Peterson,  an instructor at the Advanced Space Operations School, a full-time doctoral student at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and a member of the Air Force Marathon team.Capt. Jason Brosseau won the 2015 Air Force

Storytellers returns to Peterson

Every Airman has a story, but in the shuffle and stresses of everyday life, many are simply lost or forgotten, which is why the Storytellers program was started.Storytellers is a live event where fellow Airmen share their stories of resilience, motivation and professional pride in a relaxing

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo: PSC Spouses’ Club brings Cinderella’s Closet to Peterson AFB

Turns out one does not have to look far for a fairy godmother. The Peterson, Schriever, Cheyenne Mountain Spouses' Club teamed up to open Cinderella's Closet; a one-stop shop for women to borrow formal wear on those special occasions.Cinderella's Closet is available to anyone, and there is no cost

Peterson Chapel hosts Mortal Kombat Exhibition Tournament

Aragon family pays visit to facility named for father

About 250 or more Airmen walk into the Aragon Dining Facility at Peterson Air Force Base each day for meals and don't give much thought about the name on the front of the building. But the name given the dining hall represents a story of valor and wingmanship resulting in the ultimate sacrifice.The

A little caution goes a long way in avoiding scams and fraud

Members of the military are frequently targeted by scammers and frauds looking to make a quick buck.In 2014 the Federal Trade Commission received more than 26,000 complaints from military personnel for identity theft alone. When a target that big is painted on your back is there anything you can do

FA40s convene to discuss space operations

About a third of the Army's space operations officers convened in Colorado to train and share ideas during the Functional Area 40 Training Forum Sept. 15-17.Lt. Gen. David L. Mann, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command commanding general, talked about the

Peterson families enjoy Worldwide Day of Play