EOD Airman receives Purple Heart

"Whenever any singularly meritorious action is performed, the author of it shall be permitted to wear on his facings ... the figure of a heart in purple cloth or silk, edged with narrow lace or binding. Not only instances of unusual gallantry, but also of extraordinary fidelity and essential service

TRICARE does not retire when you do

When beneficiaries retire from active duty, they may have big plans for how they are going to spend their time. Along with choices about where to live and their next great adventure, they must make choices about their health care. Understanding these choices will help beneficiaries and their

Key spouse program has base talking

There is a lot of talk going around Peterson Air Force Base.And wing leaders don't want it to stop.Peterson spouses have united into one of the largest and most vibrant key spouse programs in the Air Force. Through a commitment to share information about today's Air Force family they help keep

West Nile Virus threat to human, animal health

In recent years the West Nile Virus has emerged in areas of Europe and North America with somewhat moderate climates. This presents a threat to the public as well as animal health. According to the Colorado Department of Health, "The most serious manifestation of West Nile virus infection is fatal

AFSPC names Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations Award winners

Air Force Space Command named its 2010 Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations Award winners June 13. These awards honor AFSPC's most outstanding operations units and individuals.The 21st Space Wing took high honors including the General Thomas S. Moorman, Jr. award for AFSPC's overall outstanding

Dusty paintings make Air Force history

Nine paintings depicting the evolution of air and space, which are displayed in the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station technical support building's lobby, will be adopted into the Air Force Art Program this year. The paintings were rescued years ago from their abandonment inside a storage closet at

PRESS RELEASE -- 21st CES NCO to receive Purple Heart

Staff Sgt. Mark Badger, an explosive ordnance disposal specialist with the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, is scheduled to receive a Purple Heart during a ceremony on Peterson AFB at 8:30 a.m. June 20.Sergeant Badger ultimately saved the life of a fellow EOD team member while conducting an operation

Airmen volunteer with Habitat for Humanity

Phantom goes splish, splash

New center aimed at education

The grand opening of the Peterson Force Development Center, at the corner of Stewart Avenue and Vincent Street, creates a college campus feel that puts training and education offices in one square block.Airmen and civilians gathered June 10 for the official grand opening of the force development