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

Don’t be a no-show

The goal at the 21st Medical Group is to meet the healthcare needs of you and your family by providing the best possible medical care and access to services.In order to provide the appointments needed for enrolled patients and their families, the medical group needs your help in preventing no-shows.

Guidon passed as 21st Space Wing changes command

Col. Douglas A. Schiess took command of the 21st Space Wing from Brig. Gen. John E. Shaw in a change of command ceremony June 12.Lt. Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, commander, 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic) and Joint Functional Component Command for Space, presided over the transfer of command,

Wing commander pins on first star

Thrift shop cuts ribbon at new location

In his first public task wearing new rank, Brig. Gen. John Shaw, 21st Space Wing commander, cut the ribbon marking the relocation of the Peterson AFB Thrift Shop June 5."I hear generals do this all the time," Shaw said. "Thanks to the volunteers that make the thrift shop happen... we are able to

Ops group gets new commander

Kick tobacco to the curb with Health and Wellness Center

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to Air Force Corporate Health Information Processing Service, 16.1 percent of Airmen and 11.4 percent of Airmen in Space Command are tobacco users.Tobacco