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VITA tax program offers free tax filing for E-5 and below

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program offers free tax help to eligible active duty members. This tax season, Peterson AFB has six certified volunteers and one full time volunteer from Operation War Fighter, a temporary internship program for service members transitioning to the civilian

Airman sentenced to 12 years

Senior Airman Czachery Rike was tried here and convicted of three charges Jan. 21, and sentenced to 12 years confinement, a reduction in grade to E-1, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and a dishonorable discharge from the Air Force.The charges against Rike included four specifications of

SFS Airman found guilty at general court-martial

On Jan. 13, a general court-martial was held to hear the case of an airman first class from the 21st Security Forces Squadron accused of using the internet to attempt to induce an individual under the age of 18 to engage in sexual activity in violation of 18 USC 2422(b) and attempted sexual assault

AFOSI seeks top-quality Airmen

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is responsible for investigating major crimes against the Air Force, Department of Defense, and the United States. AFOSI directly denies the abilities of terrorist networks and foreign intelligence efforts. AFOSI is constantly seeking exceptional

Our history on display

Gathering dust in the attic, a donation to a consignment store, or neatly packed away in a footlocker is where many military items find their final resting place.Sometimes, however, these items end up being donated to a museum collection--getting a new lease on life--just as one retro uniform did at

EOD sets mile-high physical fitness standards

As the sun rose over the base Dec. 13, explosive ordnance disposal personnel from Peterson and Buckley Air Force Bases participated in its annual EOD Safety Day.Master Sgt. Ross Kurashima, 302nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight chief, said the career field has a requirement

Operation Nighthawk aims at preventing drug use

21st Space Wing leadership and Air Force Office of Special Investigations agents searched and drug tested 35 active-duty members entering Peterson AFB early on the morning of Jan. 11 as part of the base-wide drug demand reduction program. The operation, Operation Nighthawk, is a base-wide effort to

Exceptional Peterson teen wins military youth of the year

Selected among several local outstanding youth, Jennifer Choate will compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the Colorado Military Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 college scholarship.As the new Military Youth of the Year for Peterson AFB, 15-year-old Jennifer, daughter of Dorothy

Cop’s corner

During December, the 21st Security Forces Squadron, along with facility parking wardens, issued 155 traffic citations. Offenses included failing to stop and excessive speed, as well as driving without valid registration, license plates, and driver's licenses. Drivers were suspended for various