VITA tax program offers free tax filing

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program offers free tax help to low- to middle-income individuals and families. Internal Revenue Service-certified volunteers work in partnership with community organizations to help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. The Tax Center here

Diamond sharp

21st SFS reminds Team Pete of local firearms rules

Talk of potential changes to our nation's gun laws is all over the news these days. Regardless of your personal feelings on the matter, it is important for those on Peterson Air Force Base to understand the rules and regulations for the transport, storage and carrying of privately owned firearms on

Basic fire escape planning

Imagine waking up to smoke filling the bedroom. Do you know what to do in case your house is on fire? Do your children? Having a proper plan in case of a fire can help save the lives of those you love most. Making the plan as a family and then practicing is essential to ensure everyone is prepared.

CES lights the way

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.I always see people parked in the fire lanes in housing areas; doesn't this present a

Welcome home

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