Wing building "green" model for command

Things around base are looking a little more green as the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron completes multiple energy saving projects around Peterson Air Force Base. According to Randy Pieper, 21st CES resource efficiency manager, in 2010 the Command Energy Management Steering Group developed a plan to

Keep holiday weight gain off your plate

Temperatures are dropping, holidays are approaching, stress levels are rising and, for many of us, our weight starts increasing. In fact, the average American gains approximately two to five pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year's.Is it really a problem if a person gains one to two pounds during

Military leave carryover extension expires Oct. 1

Unless approved for special leave accrual, active duty and Active Guard Reserve members who have more than 60 days of leave must use it or lose it by Oct. 1, 2013, when the temporary leave carryover extension provision expires, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today. The 2010 National

Are you hurting those you love?

The average smoker tries to quit 20 times before succeeding. Some people are motivated to stop smoking to improve their health. Others say they stopped smoking "cold turkey" for personal reasons. Whatever the reason, the bottom line is that it's not easy to quit.You probably already know that

Confronted with the face of abuse, what would you do?

Invisible. Humiliated. Nervous. Those are just a few words volunteers used to describe how they felt spending an entire day sporting black eyes and bruises, created with makeup, to raise awareness of domestic violence. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, seven volunteers, men and

New LED fixtures light the way

For close to two years, almost half of the street lights and parking-lot lights on Peterson AFB have been disabled in an effort to cut energy costs. This past summer, the lights started coming back on in anticipation of new light emitting diode fixtures being purchased.According to Jim Jacobsen,

TAP class redesigned

Whether you've been in the military five years or 20 years, transitioning to the civilian world comes with certain challenges. The Airman and Family Readiness Center has programs to help those who are even just considering exiting the military. According to Kehinde OshikoyaPamphille, A&FRC

‘Gourd’eous pumpkins

Finding Your Family: For a number of Airmen, adoption is the way to go

Adopting a child is risky business for some; however, for others the experience is a source of endless joy and love that make any challenges involved well worth potential risks. After having two boys of her own, Col. Kathleen Barrish, a Readiness Management Group program manager for Det. 4 in

AF officials delay MilPDS upgrade

Air Force officials are delaying the upgrade of the Military Personnel Data System that was originally scheduled for December.Delaying the upgrade is necessary to ensure the new system is thoroughly tested by the Air Force Personnel Center and other Department of Defense and Air Force agencies that