Staph, Strep, E coli, oh my!

Cell phones, keyboards, remotes and kitchen sponges, all things considerably dirtier than the toilet in your own home. Why then, do we typically only think to wash our hands after using the restroom?Maj. Steven Dezell, 21st Medical Group Laboratory and Radiology flight commander, says that because

Fighting fire

What to do when you forget your ID

Security forces has noticed an increase in personnel who approach the installation gates without proper identification to enter. They've usually forgotten their ID at their duty location, or they left it at home. Personnel that have restricted area badges have been trying to use their badges as a

Giving Thanksgiving

Lost and Found: 30 years later

Many people have misplaced their wallet before, but to have it returned 30 years later is amazing. That is what happened to one former Peterson service member.Debra Castle, who retired from the Air Force in 1994, lost her wallet one night outside of the old Peterson NCO Club in 1983. The building,

Do you have your DD-214?

Every service member will eventually separate from the military, and with the change in modern technology, the process of obtaining and accessing the DD Form 214 will also change Dec. 1.To minimize costs and use existing technology, the hard copy DD Form 214 (copies 1 and 4) will no longer be mailed

New to Peterson? A sponsor can help

A change of duty station can be stressful, but with the assistance of a unit sponsor, military members have the advantage of knowing where places are located and how to get in contact with helping resources.Sponsors play a large role in helping Airmen make a smooth transition to their new duty

Deploy the holiday cookies

Cheyenne Mountain firefighters recognized for valor

Dangerous conditions, long hours, back-breaking work and always keeping one eye on the fire is what the Cheyenne Mountain firefighters endured during this summer's 14,000-acre Black Forest fire.And for their actions and courage, 27 members of the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station fire department

21st Airman grabs top space award

It is an honor to be recognized for hard work and dedication, but to rise to the top of your career field is truly an achievement.Staff Sgt. Jonathan Middleton, 76th Space Control Squadron space control operator has done just that, receiving the Enlisted Space Systems Operator of the Year Award for