Museum F-94 gets facelift

Civilian employees, marijuana use after Colorado Amendment 64

Drive down almost any major street in Colorado Springs and you are sure to see the big green cross marking yet another medical marijuana dispensary. It is expected that come January, recreational-use marijuana shops will be added to the mix. Service members should already be well aware that the Air

Capturing space: Air Force space surveillance system tracks satellites, provides data

Pulling up the hood of his parka and bracing for the cold, Capt. Shahn Rashid opens the door and heads outside. The wind, near 20 miles per hour, is chilling, and he tugs on the parka's zipper, willing it to go higher.The irony of this action isn't lost on the captain."This is ridiculous," he

Peterson pediatrics clinic welcomes new practitioner, patients

Keeping children healthy and happy is what every parent wants. It is also the primary mission of the staff, nurses, and doctors at Peterson's pediatric clinic, currently the second largest pediatric clinic in the Air Force.As a part of the maternal-child flight, pediatric care is a highly

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Car care 101 for Peterson’s MOPS

For some military moms, raising a family can create unique challenges at home, but with the support and encouragement of other mothers, it can be a little less stressful.Mothers of Preschoolers, or MOPS for short, is an international organization with groups throughout the United States with the

Justice files

A total of 12 individuals assigned to Peterson AFB received Articles 15 during the third quarter of 2013. The Airmen were punished under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.A senior airman from the 21st Force Support Squadron received an Article 15 for indecent conduct, DUI and diverse failure to

21 SW continues drug crack down

The 21st Space Wing legal office continues to vigorously prosecute drug cases involving 21st SW personnel.On Sept. 18, an airman first class from the 21st Comptroller Squadron was found guilty of wrongful use of marijuana, wrongful use of methylenedeioxymethamphetamine (MDMA),

A true airpower giant

We lost another Air Force hero this week. Brig. Gen. James Robinson "Robbie" Risner was part of that legendary group who served in three wars, built an Air Force, and gave us an enduring example of courage and mission success. Most of today's Airmen know General Risner because of his leadership and

Peterson AFB: Catching rays, saving dough

Since the 2007 partnership of Tierra Vista Communities and Peterson AFB privatized base housing, TVC has worked diligently to improve the quality of life for on-base residents. While there is some intermittent work still on-going, in July, TVC wrapped up a five-month-long project installing solar