Team Pete Airman named best enlisted in region

Giving back to the community where he lives is important to Tech. Sgt. William Gazzaway, deputy chief of Infrastructure for the 21st Communications Squadron.In recognition of his community involvement, Gazzaway was honored May 13 as 2015 Best Enlisted Personnel in the Pikes Peak Region, E5-E6

Wing proves effectiveness during inspection capstone

After more than a week of inspections, May 19 marked the end of the 21st Space Wing's unit effectiveness inspection capstone.The Air Force Space Command Inspector General team graded the 21st Space Wing and its geographically separated units with an overall "Effective." There are four major graded

Deli-bakery contract awarded for 44 commissaries

A new contractor will start taking over deli-bakery operations next month at 44 U.S. commissaries impacted since the end of February, when contractor-provided services ended due to former contractor performance issues."I'm pleased to announce that Military Deli and Bakery Services, Inc., has been

May's Miller moth migration mitigation methods

It's a bird! It's a plane! Nope - just the Miller moths. The annual migration of Miller moths is upon us and, on average, lasts about four weeks.Although a harmless nuisance, the presence of the Miller moths is anything but enjoyable.Master Sgt. Russell Pollock, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron NCO

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