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AF selects 6,684 for promotion to technical sergeant

More than 6,684 staff sergeants have been selected for promotion to technical sergeant, Air Force officials announced June 26. The 6,684 selected represent 17.43 percent of the 38,344 eligible.Team Pete and its associated units from Colorado Springs, Fort Carson and Cheyenne Mountain Air Force

Team Pete holds annual sports and field day

The sun was out and smiles abound as Team Pete held its annual sports and field day June 19 here. Thousands participated in several events ranging from Texas Hold'em and bowling to cycling and tug-of-war.Some sun-bathed while watching volleyball and listening to a live DJ, others were sweating it

Medical support squadron gets new commander

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