Resurrecting a mission: Family christens ship for fallen Airman

(Editor's note: Capt. David Lyon, a logistics officer from the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron at Peterson Air Force Base, was killed in Afghanistan, Dec. 27, 2013. Air Force officials honored Lyon by naming the service's newest pre-positioning vessel after him. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah

Ship named in honor of Air Force captain

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus conducted the official naming ceremony of Motor Vessel Capt. David I. Lyon Jan. 14, at the Pentagon.Capt. David Lyon, 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron, was killed in action in Afghanistan Dec. 27, 2013. Air Force and

Chefs are cooking up changes at The Club

Are you looking for a pizza or handcrafted burger to satisfy your hunger, but don't want to leave base to buy them? Fret no more because these and other homemade food items are now available at The Club right here on base.Joe Zamora, 21st Force Support Squadron Club chef, and Kirk Dunning, his sous

Airfield management: From arrival to departure

A C-130 Hercules taxies down the apron and parks in front of base operations before the crew disembarks. Because of low fuel, they had to divert to Peterson to replenish their supply before continuing their journey.Everything about their visit, ranging from coordinating airfield support and making

7th Space Warning Squadron tracks Santa

The 7th Space Warning Squadron, located at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., held a Santa tracking event at their Upgraded Early Warning Radar site all day Dec. 24 for Airmen and families across the base.The annual tradition welcomed families to the radar to view the North American Aerospace Defense

AFSPC commander visits 10th SWS

Healthy eating starts with healthy shopping

It started with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. In just a few weeks it escalated to cookies, fudge and other sweets topped off with a traditional Christmas dinner. Next came munching leftovers and snacking through to the New Year.Each year it is the same: that stuffed feeling and

A2D2: Design for a cause

Are you creative? Do you like designing logos or T-shirt designs? The Front Range Airmen Against Drunk Driving needs your help, so harness those talents for the A2D2 design contest.The A2D2 board is implementing an incentive program for regular volunteers, but they're looking for a new design to go

A2D2 seeks to lower DUI numbers

"I've lost friends to drinking and driving. One of my best friends was out on his motorcycle and got hit by a drunk driver. He didn't have a chance - I lost my friend that day. I just do my part to try and save that from happening to someone else."Staff Sgt. Jefrey Davis, 4th Space Operations

Tracking Santa with NORAD