SecAF announces departure

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley has announced his plan to step down June 21 as the Air Force's top civilian after serving for nearly five years. "It's been an honor and a privilege to serve with our Air Force's great Airmen," Donley said. "Their accomplishments have been nothing short of

You can help prevent sexual assault

The month of April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, every two minutes someone in the United States is sexually assaulted. This means that more than 82,000 people have been sexually assaulted so far this year.Those who serve as part of the

Base exercise starts Monday

Peterson Air Force Base members will conduct emergency response exercises April 29 to May 3 as part of the 21st Space Wing's continued commitment to ensure base readiness. These exercises may cause short delays at all Peterson AFB and Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station gates. There will be some

Key Spouse program recognizes one of their own

The Key Spouse program awarded Krystal Harris as the 2012 Key Spouse of the Year April 15. The Key Spouse program is an Air Force-wide volunteer program standardized in 2009 with the purpose of providing access to resources, programs and information for military spouses and family members, said

Airman's Attic, Loan Locker get new location

Run like you mean it

While running is something people frequently do alone, runners often come together for organized running events like the 2013 Armed Forces Community Run at 8 a.m. May 11 at Peterson AFB. Runners can enjoy the camaraderie and the opportunity to test their fitness and their time.The third annual

Be fire wise

Osprey roost at Peterson

Rain, rain, go away, come again anoth ... No wait, come back!

For the past few years southern Colorado has been under a spell - a dry spell. Since Peterson Air Force Base lies within the footprint of the Colorado Springs Utilities, all Team Pete residents must abide by the water usage restrictions enacted April 1, which is no joke. The reason for this

A mother away from home

More than 16 years ago, a 26-year-old staff sergeant was driving through Albuquerque, N.M., and had just dropped off her 14-month-old son at daycare. It was a normal weekday morning as she headed to work when she was broadsided by a driver running a red light, killing her instantly.The boy came to