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  • Space and Missile Defense Command names Best Warriors

    U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command Soldiers competed as this year's Best Warrior June 7-11 at Fort Carson, Colo., and Peterson Air Force Base.The USASMDC/ARSTRAT 2015 Best Warriors, named in a ceremony June 11 following four days of competition, were Sgt.

  • "FOLLOW ME"

    The 21st Space Wing does not operate any aircraft, however, its flight line hosts guests and distinguished visitors from all over the world, joint service visits and exercises, and aircraft visiting neighboring bases and post.When an aircraft lands, the pilots are greeted by a transient alert

  • Read to the rhythm for summer reading

    When school lets out for the summer, there is nothing further from the mind of a 10-year-old than sitting still to read a book. The summer reading program at the Peterson AFB Library is doing everything it can to change that.The Peterson AFB summer reading program is sponsored by the Department of

  • Work hard, play harder

    Sometimes we have those long days at work when we need a good stress reliever, and what better way to let off some steam than to explore local mountain biking trails.Cranking Colorado Springs is part of a 21st Force Support Squadron program that allows Airmen and their families to get a little fresh

  • Post 9/11 versus Montgomery GI Bill

    One of the many great benefits of being an Armed Forces member is all the education opportunities, for example the GI Bills.The difference between the bills is sometimes confusing. Which bill is better for "Top Up?" What about the housing allowance or transferring the benefits to family members? The

  • Family advocacy goal to strengthen, support families, marriages

    The Family Advocacy Program is very proud to offer a program that strengthens and supports familial relationships. The Family Advocacy Strength Training Program, or FAST, is a program that provides preventive counseling and offers resources that will assist with keeping families on track. Services

  • Fire extinguishers valuable tool to fire safety

    A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives; but portable extinguishers have limitations. Because fire grows and spreads so rapidly, the number one priority for residents is to get out safely.The Cheyenne

  • Bioenvironmental Engineering reports water quality

    Colorado Springs Utilities supplies drinking water to Peterson AFB. Base personnel can get the facts about the water they drink from the recently released CSU 2015 Water Quality Report. This report (reporting period Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2014) informs the public about the water quality and services CSU