Gate signs deter drunk driving

A new accessory has been added to each of the gates to Peterson Air Force Base to heighten awareness of a serious topic. Signs were put up at each of the gates earlier this fall, identifying the unit that last had a drunk driving occurrence. Shortly before Thanksgiving, a policy letter was sent out

Boot camp teaches lifetime fitness habits

Smarter not harder. Airmen are familiar with the phrase encouraging better physical training practices to ensue passing fitness assessments. The first pillar of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness Program focuses on lifelong physical health, not just passing the physical fitness test. To help Airmen

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Air Force officials announce additional force management measures

In on-going efforts to continue to size and shape the force to current and future requirements, Air Force officials announced additional force management programs. The Air Force ended fiscal year 2011 about 1,200 Airmen over endstrength.For enlisted Airmen, voluntary programs from last year will

New capability keeps deployers notified of changes

Airmen getting ready to deploy have a new capability to help them prepare for their tasking. A recent change to the Air Force Reporting Instruction Tool now allows users to sign-up for instant email notifications when they occur.Prior to this change, members had to check the website often to ensure

JTAC Airman STEP promoted at Carson

The second day of December will no longer be "just another day" for one Airman stationed at Fort Carson. For Staff Sgt. Zachary Ayscue, that day marked his Stripes for Excellent Performers, or STEP, promotion to technical sergeant. As a member of the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron, Ayscue, a

21st Dental Squadron picked for Gold Knight

The 21st Dental Squadron dominated their high ground with the development and implementation of Corporate Dental Application Conversion training, and was named the November Gold Knight award winner. The team expanded customer service by learning the CDA computer-based capabilities, which cut patient

Team Pete saves heart attack victim

Some people were snatching up Black Friday sales Nov. 25. Others were recovering from a Thanksgiving feast. Meanwhile, a group of Airmen and retirees on Peterson AFB were fighting to save one man's life. Tech. Sgt. Craig Thompson, 17th Test Squadron space operator from Schriever Air Force Base, and

Local phone number changes for TRICARE appointment line

The telephone number for patients to call to make TRICARE medical appointments has changed.Beneficiaries can dial 526-CARE or 524-CARE and continue to get access to care. The old 457-CARE was supported by Air Force funding to a contractor and is no longer available. As a result, Fort Carson MEDDAC

Physical therapy clinic gets kinesio taping certified

In October, the entire 21st Medical Group Physical Therapy clinic team traveled to Phoenix to become the first-ever fully certified Air Force team in Kinesio Taping. Kinesio taping is an exciting new procedure intended to decrease pain and inflammation, stimulate blood and lymph circulation, aid