Fire prevention tips for the summer

Every year Americans look forward to summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics and the Fourth of July. Summertime, however, also brings fires and injuries due to fireworks, outdoor cooking, and of course the recent wildfires. Knowing a few fire safety tips and the following instructions

Summer heat, how to better protect yourself

The summer heat comes as a welcome change to the Colorado winter, but it also brings the risk of heat stroke when exercising or performing strenuous training outdoors, due in part to the higher elevation in Colorado.At an altitude of 6,187 feet above sea level, the conditions at Peterson AFB put

Cop Corner

During May, the 21st Security Forces Squadron, along with facility parking wardens, issued 58 traffic citations. Citations included registration and driver license offenses, operating a vehicle while using a cellular telephone, and failing to stop or yield. Drivers were suspended for various

Fire prevention team gets familiarization with Flight for Life

The 21st Civil Engineer Squadron fire prevention team took time here June 13 to learn more about the Flight for Life Colorado program in the local area. The training aims to teach the local fire prevention team skills to help land and safely load the patient aboard the aircraft.The refresher

Peterson flight nurse aids in aeromedical evacuations

Peterson 2014 water report released

Colorado Springs Utilities supplies drinking water to Peterson. Base personnel can get the facts about the water they drink from the recently released CSU - 2014 Water Quality Report. This report (reporting period 1 Jan - 31 Dec 13) informs the public about the water quality and services CSU

21st Mission Support Group receives new commander

Peterson celebrates Arbor Day

Peterson sets new standard with functional collocation, integration

Streamlined, cost-effective, better service and it just makes good sense. These are the keys to the integration of two sister force support squadrons, a first in the Air Force.The active-duty 21st Force Support Squadron and Reserve 302nd Force Support Squadron have co-located military personnel

IG: Complaints resolution, inspections

Abraham Lincoln once said "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." We can all benefit from that lesson as we strive to ensure our efforts to lead our people and give them the proper tools to comply with regulatory guidance. The Peterson AFB