Education 101 for Airmen

Displays of backpacks, notebooks and pencils have started to line the aisles of stores across the country. But heading back to school isn't just for the youngsters. On July 13, the Peterson Education Center hosted its Summer Education Fair. More than 20 colleges and universities had representatives

Old commissary demolition surpasses recycling expectations

After a few bumps in the road, the demolition of the old commissary on Peterson AFB is nearly complete, and soon the corner of Stewart Avenue and Otis Street will be an empty lot. The project, originally planned to be completed in April, is now scheduled to be completed Aug. 19.After the initial

Air Force works to improve energy efficiency

The vice chief of staff of the Air Force outlined service energy priorities during a keynote address at the 2011 Army-Air Force Energy Forum here July 20. "The Air Force has developed an energy plan which concentrates on three pillars," Gen. Phil Breedlove said. "We are reducing demand, increasing

Academy holds annual Retiree Appreciation Day

According to the Pennsylvania Dutch, we get too soon old and too late smart.Airmen here believe they can help remedy that problem, which is one of several reasons they maintained the annual tradition of Retiree Appreciation Day with an event in the Arnold Hall ballroom July 23.Senior Master Sgt.

First Knight

Senior Airman Eboni Patrice Briscoe-Jenkins was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do every day.Name: Senior Airman Eboni Patrice Briscoe-JenkinsUnit: 6th Space Warning Squadron Security Forces Duty Title:

21st SW commanders welcome community leaders to base

Take precautions during high heat

At some point in your childhood you probably heard someone say "use some common sense." The problem is common sense is not that common. Otherwise, we wouldn't have to remind others to "use it." Instead, we need to use good judgment and decision making when we are doing all the things we love to do

Military working dog honored in memorial, remembered by Airmen

Nero was born in October 1999. Through an academy at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Nero completed both a patrol school and explosive detector school, and arrived at Peterson Air Force Base ready for duty less than three years later. Nero, a military working dog, was honored at a memorial service

Area military bases on ground floor of new respite program

Parents and caregivers of special needs children have been anxiously waiting this moment to arrive. July 8 marked the launch of the Air Force's Respite Care Program for families of special needs children. Jackie Wickham, Exceptional Family Member Program family support coordinator, said "Respite

Carelessly discarded cigarettes spell fire danger

Peterson Air Force Base is a beautiful place to live, work and play, but what most people do not realize is that it is located in a high desert plain, and despite annual snowfalls and late afternoon storms, it is a dry climate.A dry and windy spring has aggravated the dry conditions and led to a