DOD program helps wounded servicemembers transition to civilian career

Fort Carson Army Spc. Bobby Green, who has a background in logistics, has discovered a knack for contracting. Even more interesting, he said, is that he found the contracting career field while working for the Air Force, in the 21st Contracting Squadron on Peterson Air Force Base."I took a test that

International Space Station incident highlights Pave PAWS mission

An incident occurred far out in space on April 5 that put the job done daily by those serving at the Pave PAWS installation on Cape Cod into clearer perspective. Space is not empty, and even the smallest object floating there can cause problems. In April, a six-inch piece of debris came near to

What is Earth Day?

Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide, with more than 175 countries and 1 billion people commemorating the day each year. Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, as the result of partnership between then U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson and Congressman Pete

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Parking becoming safety issue in housing areas

Some areas of the Tierra Vista housing community are looking like a parking lot.Cars are parked in the wrong direction, on sidewalks, on the landscaping and in emergency vehicle lanes. Residents are using fire lanes to unload vehicles and some residents are double parking. All of this is a violation

Housing officials prepared as PCS season approaches

It's going to be a busy summer for the Air Force and privatized housing divisions on Peterson Air Force Base. April kicks off the start of the permanent change of station moves for military personnel. Tierra Vista Communities, the company that owns and manages 579 houses on base, has projected a 43

21st CES Airman receives Purple Heart

Troops to receive full mid-month pay April 15

All service members will receive their full mid-month pay they have earned in their paychecks April 15, Pentagon officials said today."Basically, all active duty and reserve service members will receive full mid-month pay on the 15th of April," Pentagon spokesman Marine Col. Dave Lapan said. "It may