Fires: 2014 in review

Annually, the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services Flight responds to more than 800 emergencies on and off Peterson AFB. Statistically, most are medical emergencies with very few actual fires, largely due to an aggressive prevention program and the "safety first" culture we live in.

Museum aims to expand, needs donors, volunteers

Right in the middle of Peterson Air Force Base lies a nearly mystical place where the military, civilian community and history intersect, demonstrating how they are intertwined.The Peterson Air and Space Museum captures local aviation history as it pertains to the military and to the Colorado

Bonfils holds blood drive

There are men, women, children, and members of our armed forces who need blood transfusions. Want to help them? Then give them a hand -- or actually give them some of your blood.On Jan. 20, members from Bonfils Blood Center set up shop at The Club for Team Pete members to donate their blood.With a

Commander's call all about excellence

A little of the past, a little of the future, a little humor and a rocking video. No, it wasn't the Academy Awards, it was the latest 21st Space Wing Commander's Call.Following a video featuring imagery of events around the wing since the last commander's call, Col. John Shaw, 21st SW commander,

Wing celebrates space mission

Biomedical Sciences Corps marks 50th anniversary

The Air Force recognized the achievements of the men and women who comprise the Biomedical Sciences Corps by designating Jan. 26-30 as BSC Appreciation Week. This year is noteworthy as it marks the 50th anniversary of the Biomedical Sciences Corps.The BSC's roots date back to 1917, when the Sanitary

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance helps members file returns

Puzzled by the tax law or which credits and deductions to take? A Volunteer Income Tax Assistance representative may have the answers. The Internal Revenue Service-sponsored VITA Program offers free tax help for military members and their families.The Peterson AFB Tax Center opens Feb. 2 and

ENT services include financial education

Ent is your convenient, on-base credit union with products, services and financial education resources to help make banking easy. Ent offers special loan programs, like ARK Loans to help you avoid payday lenders and VA mortgage loans to help with home ownership. Review all the military-related

Following his training, Airman assists injured skier

It was a cold, sunny day at Monarch Mountain ski area near Salida, and Senior Airman Elliott Cox, 721st Security Forces Squadron Airman, was heading to the lodge to meet his companions after enjoying a day of snowboarding."It was a pretty good average day at the mountain," Cox recalled. But it would

Kids cooking at Club