Taking care of people for mission’s sake

As military members we are often told the mission comes first. For Jane-Marie Kopycinski, 21st Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center consultant, military members and their families are the mission - some might argue the most critical component of the force.Kopycinski spent her

Mental health first aid

Leaders from local military and civilian institutions attended the inaugural Mental Health First Aid Class here April 21.Those who participated became certified Mental Health First Aide care givers. They learned how to respond in a mental health emergency and how to offer support to someone who

Military comptrollers gather at Peterson

"Do you know what your job is? To make other people's dreams come true," said retired Gen. Stephen Lorenz, describing the role of financial management professionals. Lorenz was keynote speaker for the Pikes Peak Chapter of the American Society of Military Comptrollers regional professional

Base chapel hosts spiritual fitness luncheon series

The Peterson Chapel will host Spiritual Fitness luncheons from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays during the next month.Each luncheon will provide those in attendance an opportunity to discuss and learn about important spiritual topics from the perspective of individuals who serve in and with the

Air Force deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower visits Team Pete

Clothing kids at spouses' club clothing swap

Space control squadrons celebrate proud heritage

The 380th and 16th Space Control Squadrons recently unveiled a heritage room for their members to reflect and add to years of history.Beginning with an empty room with white walls, Tech. Sgt. Christopher Gracey, 380th SPCS deputy flight chief, and Staff Sgt. Nicholas Armbruster, NCO in charge of

Learning to master a lofty frontier

The National Security Space Institute in the Moorman Space Education and Training Center at Peterson Air Force Base is a relative newcomer to Peterson AFB, opening three years ago.Since its opening, about 800 space professionals, from a variety of military services and countries of origin, pass

Supplements: Awareness is serious matter

Health, fitness and energy are important considerations for all Airmen, however when does pursuing them result in potential and real problems?Supplements, health foods and energy drinks may be popular and even come with approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but that doesn't ensure

Team Thule celebrates Armed Forces Day

The 821st Air Base Group opened Thule Air Base April 4-5 for its Armed Forces Day celebration.The event provided the opportunity for U.S. service members and the local Danish community to build relations with the local Greenlandic villages. Visitors from Qaanaaq and the surrounding villages