Peterson AFB exercise may cause traffic delays

Members of Peterson Air Force Base will conduct an emergency response exercise Feb. 27-March 2 as part of the 21st Space Wing's continued commitment to ensure base readiness. Visitors and employees should expect delays at all entry gates. There will be some traffic disruption and potentially

721st Security Forces Squadron takes training to next level

Providing Airmen with the techniques and skill sets required by an ever-changing operational environment, whether in garrison or deployed, is the most challenging aspect of keeping current with Air Force education and training programs. The 721st Security Forces Squadron continues to develop new

Team Six saves money, energy

When was the last time you took a detailed look at your electricity bill? Most of us have seen steady increases in the cost of utilities and electricity is no exception. For the 6th Space Warning Squadron, located at Cape Cod Air Force Station, Mass., electricity consumption is a major cost for the

Pikes Peak Top-3 names Sharp Warriors

Airman's Attic manager recognized

2011: Year of the Cobra

The Chinese zodiac chart may have referred to 2011 as the year of the Rabbit, but in Air Force Space Command it was definitely the year of the Cobra; the 16th Space Control Squadron Cobra that is, Air Force Space Command's first defensive counterspace unit.The Cobras had many accomplishments in

Wing emergency responders react to aircraft hard landing

14th AF commander visits Peterson

After popping in and out of the 21st Space Wing several times during the week, Lt. Gen. Susan Helms, 14th Air Force commander, called members of Peterson Air Force Base to the base auditorium Feb. 3.Helms gave the wing a peek into the future by summarizing Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta's budget

Follow rules for uniform disposal

It's not uncommon for some people to clean out their closets around the start of a new year. Some of these people may have found an overabundance of military clothing and might be wondering what to do with it. Disposition or amnesty boxes for clothing, such as those found down range, allow you to

Physician assistants bandage shortage at clinic

Patients seeking treatment for a sore throat or fever may have noticed the challenge in getting an appointment at the clinic. "We've had a couple of our providers deployed. We've also lost some contract providers and it's made us short with our provider manning," said Maj. Michelle Montgomery,