Combating human trafficking

Human trafficking is often thought of as a problem outside of the United States. The truth is, human trafficking is present throughout the United States and even here in Colorado Springs.Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex

PCS season: Nothing says summer like packing tape, moving trucks

PCS season is here and so are the movers. Yet have no fear, "jip-so" is here.JPPSO, that is - the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office.Although officially an Air Force District of Washington asset, the JPPSO-North Central offices throughout the Colorado Springs area are the largest of their kind

Youth summer basketball tryouts

Base events honor law enforcement during national police week

To call into remembrance the ultimate sacrifice paid by the nation's peace officers, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation in 1962 designating May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The week the day falls in is designated Police Week.This year May 11-15 was Police Week, and the 21st

AF female volleyball team holds tryouts here

The Air Force female volleyball team is in town, bringing tryouts to Peterson AFB before the Armed Forces Volleyball Tournament held in Detroit, Michigan.Beginning with 16 females from bases all over the world, the group came together from May 4-21 for try-outs and practice. By the end of their

Toastmasters club teaches youth communications skill

Whether it's for school, work or ordering food at a restaurant, clear and effective communication is important. The younger a person is when they start using good communication practices, the better he or she will be able to express themselves throughout life.The Peterson Toastmasters club held an

Osprey take flight at Peterson

CGOs give back to community

Team Pete's Company Grade Officer's Council recently gathered volunteers to build a playground at a foster home called Sarah's Home.Sarah's Home is one of several foster homes for underage female sex trafficking victims. The home specializes in healing, education, restoration and reintegration.

Take me out to the Sky Sox game

Commander briefs education, safety tips for motorcyclists

With the worst of winter behind us, many folks are beginning to break out the hiking boots and sunscreen for some outdoor fun. Additionally, many motorcyclists who have been bound by snow and ice for the last several months are making their way onto the roads again.Lt. Col. Mark Guerber, 16th Space