Planning, preparation key to fire safety

When fire strikes in arid conditions, a home could be engulfed in smoke and flames in just a few minutes, possibly trapping whoever or whatever might be inside. That is why the Peterson fire department is going to be out in full force during the Annual Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6 -13 teaming up with

721st Airmen protect CMAFS, surrounding community during Waldo Canyon fire

 At about noon June 23, the Waldo Canyon Fire erupted near Manitou Springs. The fire affected El Paso and Teller counties, including Colorado Springs, Cascade, Chipita Park, Green Mountain Falls, Crystola, Manitou Springs and the U.S. Air Force Academy. The fire caused the evacuation of 32,000

Heed this warning: re-enlist, extend before MilPDS upgrade

In case Airmen haven't heard the news yet, they should take note now: the Military Personnel Data System will be going offline in December until Jan. 15. Regular Air Force Airmen who are eligible to re-enlist or extend their current enlistment in December and early January 2013 are encouraged to

Behind the scenes: Coordinating a DV arrival

When President Barack Obama flew to Peterson Air Force Base this year, it was no secret when Air Force One was on the runway. However, many people don't realize distinguished visitors come to Peterson every day, and it takes the coordination of multiple base agencies to make for a smooth visit.

Air Force recognizes 2012 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year attended a recognition reception and dinner hosted by the 2012 Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 17.Among those recognized was an Airman from the 721st Security Forces Squadron.The Airmen were lauded for

65 years strong

Suicide prevention: Risks and warnings

Before intervention, before support, even before treatment ... there is prevention.Tragically, 36,000 lives are lost to suicide each year in the United States. Tens of thousands more attempt suicide. Every day, families, friends, coworkers and neighbors lose someone they care about. Intervention,

Fire Prevention Week: Great Chicago Fire fact or fiction

Fire Prevention Week was established in 1925 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on Oct. 8, but continued into and, did

55th Wing Association reunites at museum

9/11, the high price of freedom

Freedom comes at a high price, and Americans were reminded of the cost of freedom 11 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. A remembrance and retreat ceremony was held Sept. 11 at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station to honor the 2,977 people from 93 nations who were killed in the terrorist attacks in 2001 and