Peterson and Cheyenne Mountain Airmen answer call during Black Forest Fire

North of Peterson AFB, a massive column of thick smoke is visible for miles while the smell of burning pine trees fills the air. All attention and resources are focused on containment of the Black Forest Fire, which has been raging for the past two days.The fire department chiefs, Chief Master Sgt.

Wing responds to Black Forest Fire

PRESS RELEASE: Peterson AFB opens Emergency Family Assistance Center

The Emergency Family Assistance Center activated June 13 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center in building 350 here to assist DOD personnel affected by fires burning in Southeast Colorado.The EFAC serves as a staging area where personnel can obtain disaster relief, contingency information and

PRESS RELEASE: Peterson AFB general inquiry 'hotline'

In an effort to provide accurate information to Colorado Springs area residents, the 21st Space Wing has established virtual and telephone hotlines to answer general inquires.Residents are asked to direct all questions to the 21st Space Wing Facebook page or to the Public Affairs main office line:

PRESS RELEASE: Peterson AFB opens evacuation shelter

Peterson Air Force Base opened an emergency evacuation shelter at the Peterson Fitness and Sports Center for military members and families affected by the Black Forest and Royal Gorge fires June 11.The shelter is open to all personnel with base access and can accommodate approximately 100 people.

PRESS RELEASE: Peterson AFB supports Black Forest firefighting effort

Base emergency responders are working in support of the DOD's immediate response authority and a memorandum of agreement between Peterson AFB and El Paso County to support firefighting efforts in northeast Colorado Springs to preserve life and property.Two firefighter support personnel and a 5,000

Front Range EOD techs maximize training at Airburst range

"Smoke, smoke, smoke, five minutes to detonation," rang out over the radio during a joint training exercise between explosive ordnance disposal members from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, 302nd CES and Buckley's 140th CES at the Airburst range and training complex at Fort Caron, just west of

Mountain, man legacies intertwined

Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station - referred to simply as "the Mountain" by many - has been home to some of America's most unique and highly classified missions during its 47-year existence. While most may consider Cheyenne Mountain a place of ultimate secrecy, for Earl Clelland, 721st Civil

Peterson water report released

Colorado Springs Utilities supplies drinking water to Peterson AFB. Base personnel can get the facts about the water they drink from the recently released CSU - 2013 Water Quality Report. This report (reporting period Jan. 1 -Dec. 31, 2012) informs the public about the water quality and services CSU

Thule Airmen land Gold Knight

The 821st Support Squadron airfield operations and logistics flights were named the April Gold Knight winner for their resupply efforts, marking the second month in a row that a Thule organization won the award.The flights led logistical and airfield operations for the bi-national Operation BOXTOP