Training eases stress, strain of deployed duties for EOD Airmen

On a bitterly cold winter morning, explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 21st Space Wing and 302nd Airlift Wing civil engineer squadrons conducted training exercises Jan. 10 at Fort Carson, Colo. These exercises were designed to simulate the mental and physical fatigues experienced while

4 ways to lower risk for heart disease

One out of every four women dies from heart disease in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.It's the top killer of U.S. women and men.Heart disease begins with damage to the lining inside the heart's arteries. Certain factors contribute to this damage,

MOPPing up at MPS

EOD: Service before self

Every service member took an oath to support and defend the U.S. constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic. To uphold this oath, members may have to put their life on the line. Some service members may put their lives in danger on behalf of their sworn oath, while others may never have

First commander’s call of year addresses looming challenges

The first commander's call of 2013, held Jan. 8, provided Airmen and government civilians with a wrap-up of 2012 and a peek into what is coming this year. To start the briefing, Master Sgt. Staci Funk, 21st Security Forces Squadron, instructed the audience on how security is everyone's

Volunteers take part in uplifting school project

Volunteers from the Colorado Springs military community assisted with the annual hot air balloon launch Dec. 17 at the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy. Part of the school's curriculum includes a lesson about balloon flight as it relates to the periodic table and density. This lesson culminates with a

Mission support group takes high ground

It does not take very long after arriving at Peterson AFB to realize this is a great place to work, live and visit. This, of course, is due in large part to the tireless efforts of the men and women of the 21st Force Support Squadron and the other helping agencies on-base. While these dedicated

Teens deliver hope to the homeless

Colorado Springs is a little bit better thanks to a group of teens from Peterson Air Force Base. The teens are members of the Keystone Club, a character and leadership program for the Boys & Girls Club of America for members age 14 to 18, at the R.P. Lee Youth Center here.According to Emily

Joint team earns Gold Knight award

A joint team comprised of both Air Force and Army professionals from varied specialty codes combined to earn the Gold Knight award.The team cooperated to support Operation Vigilant Shield, a NORAD/NORTHCOM readiness exercise held at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colo. During the button-up

Airmen urged to re-enlist, extend current enlistment, retire, separate before Feb. 15

Air Force officials are encouraging active-duty Airmen who are eligible to re-enlist, extend their current enlistment, retire or separate in March to complete these personnel actions through the myPers website and their base military personnel sections by Feb. 15 to avoid processing delays and