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Oct. 16, 2013
Winter weather right around the corner

Winter doesn't officially start until Dec. 21, but a winter storm could happen any day.According to Capt. Krista King, 21st Operations Support Squadron weather flight commander, this winter should start warmer than normal, but see overall average temperatures. The area is expected to see slightly
Oct. 15, 2013
21st LRS can send you anywhere

The U.S. Air Force is unmatched in its airlift capabilities to deploy troops and equipment anywhere in the world, all with the assistance and hard work of its air transportation team.The Fort Carson Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group located at the southern end of the Colorado Springs
Oct. 9, 2013
End of an era for AFSSS

The 21st Space Wing closed the Air Force Space Surveillance System due to resource constraints caused by sequestration, marking the end of its 52 years of service to the Space Situational Awareness mission, Oct. 1. The Air Force Space Surveillance System was designed to transmit a "fence" of radar
Oct. 8, 2013
Operation BOXTOP: Thule continues vital 60-year Arctic mission

Among the frigid arctic temperatures, there is a small contingent of Canadian military personnel who provide signals intelligence intercept capability at the northernmost permanently inhabited place in the world. Originally established in 1950 as a weather station, Canadian Forces Station Alert is
Oct. 6, 2013
Air Force Space Command civilian employees to report for work starting Oct. 7

All Air Force Space Command civilians are recalled from furlough and should report to work on their next duty day starting at 12:01 a.m., Monday Oct. 7, in keeping with local negotiated union agreements. Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMAs) are also able to come back as mission dictates as long
Oct. 4, 2013
Deployed Peterson Airman proud to push pallets

"I push pallets on planes," he mumbled through lips on a head hung low. Add shuffling feet and hunched shoulders and one would think this was a first date introduction gone wrong. Gone wrong, yes. First date, no. Bradley Hayes was an active-duty Airman working on Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
Oct. 4, 2013
Energy vital to fly, fight, win

October is Energy Action Month, a time for all of us to think about the importance of energy in our daily lives, the lives of our families and in our ability to accomplish our mission. Our deployed colleagues know how critical energy is as they fly missions to resupply aircraft in the skies, drop
Oct. 3, 2013
#PetePerformance: HAWC builds custom workout for every Airman

More calories out than in is often viewed as the most simple equation for weight loss and the start to a healthy lifestyle. This formula, however, is easier said than done for many. If you are one of the many struggling to get on track to a healthier lifestyle, then the Health and Wellness Center is
Oct. 1, 2013
Peterson lieutenant makes strides in Air Force Marathon

Dehydration, fatigue and pain are just a few of the obstacles that marathon runners have to endure just to reach the finish-line -- let alone cross it -- with a time that garners a medal.But that is just what 2nd Lt. Sarah Auer did. Running in only her second marathon, Auer clinched first place in
Oct. 1, 2013
Peterson feels effects of government shutdown

About 2,200 civilians on PAFB have been recalled from furlough Oct. 7.As part of the civilian recall from furlough, many on-base services previously affected are now fully operational. The following services are operating as normal:- Child Development Center and School Age Programs - Exchange