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

302nd AW Reservists direct air operations for multinational exercise

Three Air Force Reservists from the 302nd Airlift Wing deployed to Ramstein Air Base, Germany Aug. 10 through Sept. 1 in support of Swift Response 2015.  Col. Erich Novak, 302nd AW vice commander, Lt. Col. Frank Wilde, 302nd Operations Group deputy commander, and Lt. Col. Bradley Ross, 302nd

Joint Ballistic Missile Defense Training and Education Center celebrates full operational capability

The Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense celebrated full operational capability of the Joint Ballistic Missile Defense Training and Education mission Sept. 14 here.The Joint Ballistic Missile Defense Training and Education Center, or JBTEC, conducts ballistic missile

CMAFS conducts casualty exercise

A cyclist pedaling on NORAD Road was struck by a vehicle coming around a sharp downhill bend and thrown over the guardrail into a nearly 20-foot-deep ditch Sept. 17. 721st Security Forces, 721st Fire Department, Fort Carson police and Emergency Medical Services, along with the El Paso Count

Veteran, former POW speaks at POW/MIA ceremony

July 1, 1972 then Maj. Paul Robinson fired up his F4E "Phantom" jet and prepared for what he thought would be a MIG sweep mission, rooting out enemy aircraft. However, he said it turned into a SAM (surface-to-air missile) day and changed his life.Retired Col. Robinson spoke at the POW/MIA

COP’S CORNER – AUGUST 2015

During August, the 21st Security Forces Squadron, along with facility parking wardens issued 117 traffic citations. Speed violations comprised of the majority of the citations. Drivers were suspended for various offenses including excessive speed and failing to have the proper documents in order to