Ten easy steps to protect your personal information and detect fraud

1. Practice mail security. Use a public mailbox rather than your home mailbox to send bill payments and other mail containing sensitive information. Pick your mail up promptly and ask the post office to hold it while you're away.2. Guard your Social Security number. Don't carry your Social Security

Dumpster diving shows potential for identity theft

One man's trash may certainly be another man's treasure, especially if that person is looking to steal personal information. Victor Duckarmenn, Operational Security program manager for the 21st Space Wing, finds these "treasures" in the trash all the time; including medical records, personal

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Air Force chief of staff announces 2011 'Vector'

The Air Force's senior military officer released his vision for the future in the CSAF Vector 2011, which highlights the service's unique contributions to national security and also provides updates and the way ahead on the Air Force's priorities."A year ago I presented a vision for our Air Force,"

PCS season: How to file a claim on Defense Personal Property System

Summer has arrived, the smells of fresh cut grass and cardboard boxes once again mark the beginning of new journeys for many military families. Yes, PCS season has arrived. As military members many of you are used to moving often; some of you might even consider yourselves expert movers. But, with

Peterson Airmen volunteer at soup kitchen

Air Force officials launch FSS gift card program

Air Force Services Agency officials here said the joy of giving is a little easier after the launch of an Air Force-wide gift card program.Installations worldwide now provide Force Support Squadron gift cards available for use throughout all FSS activities. Officials said the cards are simple to

TRICARE Expectant and New Parents Survey

More than 2,000 healthy babies are born to military families each week. Meeting the needs of these young families remains a high priority for TRICARE and those enrolled in TRICARE's Parent Review program give high marks to this outreach. According to these patients, the Parent Review provides

Dining facility receives special guest

A Colorado couple stopped by the Aragon Dining Facility to have lunch and pay respects to an old friend, Staff Sgt. Jose R. Aragon, the namesake for Peterson's dining facility.Leo and Bette Hrdlicka of Littleton, Colo., were visiting the area June 24, and stopped by Peterson Air Force Base. Hrdlicka

Enlisted leaders converse at NCO Academy

The Forrest L. Vosler Noncommissioned Officer Academy had a special visit by the sergeant major of the Jordanian army, Mohammad I. Al-Smadi, June 24, for a look into how the Air Force prepares enlisted leaders.Accompanied by Army Master Sgt. Dan Churchman from Fort Carson, Colo., the small group of