Combating human trafficking

The Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado hosted the Imagine Conference Oct. 19. Attendees received education on modern-day human trafficking in the local community and also learned how they could assist in this effort. Nine speakers, including a trafficking survivor spoke at the

Airman convicted of drug use

On Nov. 6, a Summary Court-Martial convened here and found an airman first class from the 311th Airlift Squadron guilty of wrongful use of methylenedeioxymethamphetamine, known as MDMA. The court-martial sentenced the Airman to be reduced in rank to E-2, to be restricted to Peterson AFB for 20 days

Acting SecAF visits Peterson

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning hosted an all call with members of Team Pete Nov. 1, during a visit to the Colorado Springs area.Fanning addressed sequestration, furloughs, budget uncertainty, sexual assault prevention and future force management initiatives.Fanning, who has been in

21st Medical Group supplies spooky fun, healthy info

It was party time Oct. 31 with a kids bouncy house, live music, scary costumes and plenty of free information about healthy living.It was a beautiful and sunny autumn day as service members and their families took part in the fun and educational festivities put on by 21st Medical Group during the

Fire in the hole: CMAFS exercises to secure America's Fortress

Hot, white light from their helmets cut through the heavy smoke like a New England lighthouse. In search of victims trapped by fire and billowing haze, the Cheyenne Mountain AFS firefighters rushed into the chaos with a single thought: "This is my job."The result of a chemical spill, firefighters

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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