Bowling on a roll at Peterson

Bowling's history can be dated back to a crude form of the sport that was discovered in an Egyptian tomb dating to 3200 B.C. It was so popular in England during the 1300s that King Edward III supposedly outlawed bowling to keep his troops focused on archery practice.Today, bowling is still rolling

Paint the Town with EFMP

Members of the Exceptional Family Members Program got to create their own masterpieces Feb. 7 at Paint the Town. Funded by the 21st Space Wing, 19 children got to leave with their own painting."The painting experience was very inspiring and allowed the kids to express their artistic side," said Maj.

Waste electronics recycling at Peterson Air Force Base

Effective July 1, 2013, the "Electronics Recycling Jobs Act" prohibited the disposal of waste electronic devices in Colorado. The law bans the disposal of waste electronic devices at solid waste landfills. Waste electronic devices include television sets, computer central processing units, computer

TRICARE, taxes, and the Affordable Care Act

The new Affordable Care Act requires individuals to have health insurance or face potential penalties via federal income tax filing.So what does this mean for TRICARE beneficiaries? TRICARE beneficiaries must have had the Minimum Essential Coverage for the entire 2014 tax year in order to avoid

Training kicks in, Airman assists pedestrian

The road was packed with people leaving work and others heading out for Christmas shopping the last weekend before Christmas. A slight wind made it feel like 20 degrees outside and Senior Airman Deborah Sosa, 21st Medical Operations Squadron, was staying warm, waiting in traffic on her way home

75 day leave carryover ends Sept. 30

Effective Sept. 30, military members will no longer be able to carry more than 60 days of leave into the next fiscal year, in accordance with 2013 National Defense Authorization Act requirements.Unless they are approved for special leave accrual, Regular Air Force and Active Guard Reserve - or AGR -

STARBASE Academy lands at Peterson

A ribbon cutting ceremony marking the official STARBASE Academy opening took place Feb. 2, introducing the facility to dignitaries, students and other interested parties. The academy is located in building 850.Under a beautiful, blue Colorado sky, McAuliffe Elementary School fifth-grader Stephanie

Wing names annual award winners

Military Youth of the Year: Recognition is a journey

A 23-page application, four essays, gathering supporting materials, giving a speech, and interviews by a panel of judges are only part of the process to become the Boys & Girls Club of America Military Youth of the Year. The presentations and paperwork summarize a young person's character,

February is National Children's Dental Health Month

February is a busy month for dental professionals across the country, as they educate children of all ages on good oral health for National Children's Dental Health Month.It is no different at the 21st Dental Squadron where dental health professionals are working diligently to promote the importance