Peterson thrift shop celebrates volunteers

A thrift store is more than just a place to pick up inexpensive secondhand goods -- it is also a place that fosters community sharing and allows volunteers to give back in many ways.The Peterson-Schriever-Cheyenne Mountain Thrift Shop located in building 615 here is one such place. With more than 45

Counter trafficking in persons

When the words human trafficking are heard throughout the military community, most members often think of locations outside the United States. The truth is, human trafficking is present throughout the United States and even here in Colorado. In March 2014, the Colorado State Patrol, Homeland

Local schoolchildren celebrate sciences

The enthusiastic sound of children anticipating the launch of their homemade rockets filled the air as students and teachers alike gathered at Patriot Park May 5.More than 80 school children from Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy descended on the park to make and launch rockets with the help of the

311th Airlift Squadron makes final departure from Peterson, Air Force

The Peterson landscape is constantly evolving with the addition and loss of missions and airframes to meet the needs of the Air Force.That landscape is seeing more change with the closure of the 311th Airlift Squadron, one of the 21st Space Wing's many tenant units. With it goes three of the C-21

Team plans fire mitigation efforts

With the wildfire season starting, a team of wildland fire experts met here recently to discuss best practices for fighting fires in the arid west.The team was comprised of top fire experts from the U.S. Air Force and local Department of Defense wildland fire experts from bases across the Front

Pitch for military appreciation night

Wing senior enlisted finishes Boston marathon

With the memory of the Boston Marathon bombings still fresh in the public's mind, many were unsure what to expect for the 2014 running of this immensely popular event. For one member of Team Pete, running and finishing the race was not going to be a missed opportunity.Chief Master Sgt. Richard

New AFI enhances readiness

A newly adopted Air Force Instruction offers a formalized framework to develop resiliency in Airmen.The Comprehensive Airman Fitness program, outlined in the newly published AFI 90-506, addresses resilience in individuals, families and communities across the Air Force. It also approaches fitness as

Peterson marks sexual assault awareness month

Commander holds civilian all-call

Aimed at confronting the issues effecting the 21st Space Wing civilian workforce, being transparent and quelling rumors, Col. John Shaw, 21st SW commander, held a civilian all-call April 29 here with more than 400 in-person and 300 virtual attendees. Shaw started the all-call by reminding attendees