Jump-start your credit profile: A 2-min guide to leverage credit cards

Credit cards can be an integral part of one's personal finances. They can provide free short-term credit, build credit scores, help consumers track spending, and can provide purchase protection, extra insurance and warranty extensions. In order to be responsible credit users, it's important that

Retirees share wealth of knowledge with museum visitors

The Peterson Air and Space Museum is an inviting place for visitors, families and tourists alike. It has a rich history as the gateway to Colorado Springs from when it was the airport, to now as a historical site and archive of military history.While there are many artifacts on display, it is the

Saving for holiday spending should start today

Christmas may still be six months away, but it is not too early to start saving for the holidays and prevent accumulation of holiday debt. According to Consumer Nation, 59.2 percent of 2010's holiday spending was on Christmas. Americans spent a cumulative $135.16 billion during Christmas in 2010,

Fire relief volunteer information for 21st SW Airmen

Since the start of the Waldo Canyon Fire, many military members have asked if and how they can volunteer to help with fire relief efforts. Department of Defense employees may voluntarily participate in disaster relief activities in their personal capacities. Such duties may include debris removal,

PAFB to host Retiree Appreciation Day

The 21st Space Wing's Retiree Appreciation Committee will host an information fair as part of the Pikes Peak area Retiree Appreciation Day from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 28 in The Club on Peterson AFB."This event is our way of saying 'thanks' for what they did while they served and what they continue to do

CES warriors 'Ready to Fight'

Retiree office rife with knowledge

The Retiree Activities Office in the mission support facility, Building 350, is a small office that may go unnoticed. Upon further inspection, though, the office is teeming with years of experience and knowledge.It is up to the people inside to keep in contact with bases around the globe regarding

Thule: Can you hear me now?

In the frozen Arctic of Thule Air Base, Greenland, "staying connected" is far from easy. Over the years, Thule has overcome many of the challenges a remote location offers; however, the lack of cell phone coverage and mountainous terrain has made many forms of communication troublesome. In nearly

Hail storm claim information for base employees

The Peterson legal office has established a claims process for service members and base federal civilian employees who suffered hail damage to their personal property June 7.The Military Personnel and Civilian Employees Claims Act provides an avenue for compensation for damage to personal property

Elmo and friends reach out to military children

By the end of this year, one in three military families will move to a new base. "(Permanent changes of station are) an enormous amount of change and the kids tend to be the ones who get the brunt of it in a lot of ways," said Lonnie Cooper, Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families tour