Vehicle registration changes for local military

Servicemembers registering vehicles in the state of Colorado are now required to show more than a copy of official orders when applying for tax exemption.As of February, all military members in El Paso County are required to show a Leave and Earnings Statement along with a copy of orders, military

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Airman and Family Readiness Centers: There to help Airmen, families

This is the time of the year when Airmen across the wing are receiving orders for permanent change of station.Community Readiness Consultants at the Peterson Air Force Base Airman and Family Readiness Center are ready for "PCS Season" - that period between May and September when many Airmen will

PAFB: a sustainable future

The Facilities Excellence Plan has helped to set standards for Peterson Air Force Base that comply with new Department of Defense Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards and energy saving mandates.In 2007, the FEP was updated to set sustainable standards for all military

Recycling on Peterson AFB

Peterson Air Force Base is working toward a recycling revolution by recycling half of its total refuse collected.The base has a recycling policy signed by Col. Stephen N. Whiting, 21st Space Wing commander, which sets the goal of recycling 50 percent of the base's total collected refuse. For

21st FSS Airman joins the ranks of Tops in Blue

A crowded room of individuals anxiously wait as, one by one, they go before a panel of judges to audition. As the hours and days pass by, the judges continue to deliberate, and the crowd grows eager. "Will they pick me?" they wonder, "Should I have done more?" This isn't a scene from a reality TV

Two dozen from Team Pete selected for E-8

Air Force officials selected 1,274 of 12,378 eligible master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant for a selection rate of 10.29 percent.The following E-7s from the 21st Space Wing have been selected for promotion to senior master sergeant:Steven Brinker -- 21st Force Support

Celebrate National Nutrition Month by adding color to your plate

During the 2011 National Nutrition Month, the American Dietetic Association encourages everyone to add color and nutrients to your meals through this year's theme is "Eat Right with Color."To maximize the nutritional value of your meal, think about "eating a rainbow." By adding a splash of colorful

Keeping U in budget

A good budget plan doesn't just happen, said Christina Fornander, accredited financial counselor at Peterson Air Force Base.However, most people will do just about anything before sitting down to make a financial plan, she said. Maybe people feel they are barely making ends meet and don't have money

Civilian employees should start education applications early

Hundreds of professional development opportunities are available annually for civilian employees. Many of those slots go unfilled, in part because eligible candidates wait until the last minute to prepare and staff their application packages.For example, annually, 280 Civilian Acculturation and