Ask Carter P: High altitude training masks

Carter P., I've seen some people wearing high altitude training masks at the gym. Will this give me an edge over my competition or is it a marketing gimmick?I, too, have seen many mini Darth Vaders running around the gym wearing these masks.First, let's consider how this device works. It provides

3-D laser mapping helps local community

Often the tendency when possessing a valuable piece of technology is to keep close and use it for personal needs. But that's not how Team Pete's civil engineer squadron views the scenario.The 21st Civil Engineer Squadron has a Leica C10 High Definition Survey Instrument, one of only two in the

Rep. Lamborn visits cyber Airmen at Peterson

In a command center packed with enough technology to rival that of the movie War Games, U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn of Colorado's 5th Congressional District, visited the 561st Network Operations Squadron to learn the ins and outs of their highly-complex daily mission.Capt. Freddie Johnson, 561st NOS crew

Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off

Circumstances can change suddenly, and when they do, finding help can be a challenge to say the least. When life's situations throw a curveball, the Air Force Assistance Fund is there to help pick up the slack.The Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign kicked off March 2 and continues through April 24.

Broncos chaplain to speak at National Prayer Luncheon

Transition. Whether you are in the military or professional sports, transition is a consistent part of life. Handling the stress and uncertainty that comes along with it can be challenging, but the solution is the same regardless of the group you identify with. According to Chip Simmons, the answer

Riding for the future of cycling

Following a full day of work developing Air Force models, Maj. Ian Holt, Headquarters Air Force Space Command vault concepts lead mounts his Felt bicycle and starts pedaling on a three-hour training ride. It's all part of the regimen prescribed by his coach leading up to the sixth Conseil

Diamond Sharp Airman

Peterson team wins basketball tournament

Women’s health; Even the small things matter

According to the American Cancer Society, in 2013 there were 64,640 noninvasive cases of breast cancer, 232,340 invasive cases and 39,620 deaths. Also, the American Cancer Society estimates in 2015 about 12,900 new invasive cervical cancer cases and about 4,100 women will die from cervical

Go lead your Airmen

"I still do this because I love it. Each day I get to put on the uniform - the cloth of my nation - and be part of a world champion team," Command Chief Master Sgt. Douglas McIntyre, Air Force Space Command, told Vosler NCO Academy class 15-2.McIntyre addressed 109 technical sergeants at the Vosler