TRICARE bills 101

You just returned from a long anticipated and much needed Hawaiian vacation, and except for a visit to an emergency room, you and your family had a great vacation. Upon your return, you receive a bill and a threatening letter from the medical facility in Hawaii, for the medical services rendered.

Battle drills the Arctic Defender way

Over the past several years, installation security has evolved from air base defense, to integrated base defense, to integrated defense. The Arctic Defenders of the 821st Security Forces Squadron at Thule Air Base have embedded integrated defense within our actions and everyday thinking. As an

Questions, answers with wing senior leaders

Every 21st Space Wing Airman has a part in making Peterson AFB the best place to work, live and visit in the Air Force. Here is one issue raised by a concerned Team Pete member, and answered by wing leadership.How will the switch from TriWest Healthcare Alliance to UnitedHealthcare Military and

Smoking: Not just bad for you

One of the potentially deadly side effects of smoking that people often fail to discuss is the very real risk of fire. Thousands of people are killed or badly injured each year in smoking-related fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cigarettes lighters and matches are the

Civil Air Patrol team seeks second consecutive national championship

The Colorado Springs Civil Air Patrol cadet squadron at Peterson AFB has advanced to the national finals of CyberPatriot March 14-15 in Washington, D.C. The team returns to the finals to defend its 2012 title against 13 other finalists from across the United States.This event is the largest cyber

Base exercise starts Feb. 25

Peterson Air Force Base members will conduct emergency response exercises from Feb. 25 to March 1 as part of the 21st Space Wing's continued commitment to ensure base readiness. There will be some traffic disruption and potentially some temporary delays in services in the areas where exercise

Wing holiday party committee wraps up Gold Knight award

The 21st Space Wing holiday party planning team wrapped up the December Gold Knight award.The team worked hard to host a great holiday party that increased espirit de corp throughout the wing. These key leaders led a committee of 50 to plan and execute the wing holiday party that hosted more than

Family-centered activities at heart of EFMP

The Peterson Exceptional Family Member Program is hard at work to provide EFMP families with a variety of activities.Jackie Wickham, 21st Space Wing EFMP coordinator, said she plans at least quarterly events for EFMP children and families on-base. "When I first came, I sent out a survey asking

Chapel celebrates confirmations

AF implements enlisted date of separation rollback

The Air Force will implement the enlisted date of separation rollback program this fiscal year, in addition to several voluntary force management programs that were announced Feb. 5, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.The rollback will accelerate the date of separation for senior master