Overcoming healthcare hurdles

Have you ever felt that the military healthcare system is just too difficult to understand?Would you like to know where you can go for help and information when dealing with unresolved healthcare issues or concerns? Well, here is some information to assist you.Staff members of the 21st Medical Group

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21st SFS steps-up traffic enforcement

To encourage Peterson Airmen and civilians to drive within traffic laws and regulations, the men and women of the 21st Security Forces Squadron have stepped-up their traffic enforcement program.Local security forces Airmen use several techniques to maintain the safety of base personnel and property

Scrap metal adds up to big dollars

How do you get rid of 15,000 tons of scrap metal that has accumulated for 15 years? How do you find government funding for removal, when there is no funding available? How do you remove 15,000 tons of scrap metal in less than 100 days before the snow, ice, and negative temperatures return and make

Peterson Perk now open

Dorm residents celebrate new basketball courts

16th SPCS breaks ground for new global capability

In a combined effort, the 16th Space Control Squadron and its Reserve associate unit, the 380th Space Control Squadron, broke ground July 28 for a Rapid Attack, Identification, Detection and Reporting System site in Hawaii.Lt. Col. Roger Sherman, 16th SPCS commander, Lt. Col. Bob Claude, 380th SPCS

HQ keeps cool under green roof

The expanse of flora on the roof of the 21st Space Wing Headquarters building is a surprise to those who don't know it's there. There are 2,100 trays of sedum plants covering most of the 19,000 square foot roof, but it's more than a rooftop oasis. The GreenGrid roof system was installed in December

Peterson Reserve wing 'lassos' three AMC Rodeo trophies

The 302nd Airlift Wing saddled up and rode away from the 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo with the "Best Aeromedical C-17 Configuration Team," the "Best Aeromedical KC-135 Configuration Team," and the "Best Short Field Landing Aircrew" trophies. The competition took place July 23-29 at Joint Base

Team attends training for special needs families

There's no way to prepare for having a special needs child."You go through the whole process (similar to) experiencing a death. There's the guilt, the anger, there's the denial," said Maj. Benjamin Salvador, test director for the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Detachment 4.