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.

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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

Team Pete Airman gets kicks in Colorado Springs

From a young age, 2nd Lt. Kevin Durr fell in love with soccer. Growing up in Germany where his father was a colonel in the U.S. Army, soccer was a typical part of life.That early exposure to the sport and to the military came together for him. Durr, a software project manager with the Air Force Life

Every day is Wingman Day

The 21st Space Wing will host its Spring 2015 Wingman Day May 29. Air Force units conduct Wingman Day twice a year to give Airmen time to refocus on core values, enhance resilience skills, and further develop and maintain trusted, valued relationships with fellow Airmen through team-building

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