Teamwork key to America's Fortress' success

When the two massive 25-ton blast doors seal at Cheyenne Mountain, nothing gets in or out, leaving the personnel within the secured complex to handle any emergency situation that may arise.From Oct. 20-26, CMAFS participated in the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern

Halloween hijinks at wing warfit

'Financing' the fight: life as a Team Pete comptroller

It's no secret that Airmen come from all walks of life - even if that walk comes in the form of a mountain of an Airman who would make Dolph Lundgren quake in his boots.Meet Airman 1st Class David Farrey, a 21st Comptroller Squadron service technician.After earning his undergrad in criminal justice

21st Communications Squadron hosts haunted house

As children, Halloween was a time to load up on candy. As we got older, the candy was still cool, but haunted houses were the thing to do. There was something enticing about holding onto your best friends and screaming, or crying (although no one would admit it), while searching frantically for the

Team Pete Toastmasters conquer horror of oratory

Although Toastmasters may sound like an organization dedicated to dominating a particular breakfast staple, Team Pete's Toastmasters are rather a friendly bunch with a passion for speaking and speaking well.This week the Toastmasters gathered once again to hone their skills at the base chapel Oct.

Frighteningly-good Halloween fun

There are a variety of spooktacular activities available for Halloween fun at the 21st Space Wing, including:Pumpkin carving contest -- The chapel is having its second annual pumpkin carving contest at 5 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Cyber Café, building 1164. Put together a team of four for a chance to win

Immunizations: more than just a pain in the side

The line stretched out the door and to the edge of the parking lot, but it moved quickly and without too many meltdowns. Occasionally a scared child kicked and screamed with everything in their being to avoid what they assumed was the worst pain on the planet.Every military member is required to get

Aragon Airman shares love of food and 'family'

Well before most of us are considering waking up for the day, the breakfast crew at Team Pete's Aragon dining facility are up and at work by 4 a.m.One member in particular, Airman 1st Class Andres Popp, 21st Force Support Squadron services apprentice, shared his day-in-the-life experiences inside

Understanding snow call procedures

During winter weather, one of the most important missions at Peterson AFB is ensuring the safety of all personnel via notifications about current road conditions and whether the base is open, closed or delayed reporting is in effect. Peterson personnel can check several avenues for information

Call TRICARE Nurse Advice Line for medical questions

Sometimes it is difficult to know when to seek medical help for acute health problems, so having access to professional advice at a moment's notice is invaluable.The Military Health System's new Nurse Advice Line for TRICARE beneficiaries does just that. Since late April 2014, TRICARE beneficiaries