Total Force Integration C-130 operations facility breaks ground at Peterson

After two years of planning and successful progress integrating Air Force Reserve and Active Duty C-130 operations, a ground breaking ceremony for a new Total Force Integration C-130 squadron operations facility was held here Feb. 14.The $5.6 million, 12,500 square foot facility will become the

Parents of suicide victim share story

On May 3, 2010, Joie Gates' boss entered her office and abruptly ordered a co-worker she was chatting with to leave with him. Three uniformed Air Force officers then entered the room, and Gates knew she was about to get some bad news. They told her that her only child, Airman Austin Gates-Benson,

Free anti-virus software available on Air Force Portal

The 33rd Network Warfare Squadron, home of the Air Force Computer Emergency Response Team (AFCERT), in conjunction with the Air Force Network Integration Center (AFNIC) has made downloading anti-virus software for home use easier for all active duty and civilian Air Force Portal users. The software

Keeping base safe a team effort

The 21st Security Forces Squadron is asking Peterson personnel and residents to be partners in stopping crime.The squadron has re-launched its "Crime Stoppers" telephone number, 556- HELP (4357) and its patrol officers are encouraging base personnel and residents to call if they witness a crime. The

Outdoor Recreation has new, temporary home

When the Outdoor Recreation staff came to work Feb. 2, they found more than phone calls to be returned. They found running water - almost everywhere. During the night, frozen water pipes upstairs broke and caused major damage to the building.In less than 24 hours, Outdoor Rec quickly set up

New fitness guidance tailored toward attitude of responsibility

Over the past decade, Air Force fitness standards have grown by leaps and bounds, most notably due to increased military operations across all branches of service.Now more than ever, combat zones have seen an increase of Air Force blue - and not just in the skies. Today's Air Force seeks to prepare

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CBT compliance likely part of upcoming UCI

Human trafficking in the United States happens, said Capt. Tamara Fischer-Carter, 21st Security Forces Squadron operations officer.Two years ago the Department of Defense made it mandatory for all military and DoD civilian workers to be trained on this serious topic, she said. It is part of the Air

Intel flight realigns in 21st Operations Group

Members of the 21st Operations Support Squadron Intelligence Flight stood at attention as Col. Nina Armagno, 21st Operations Group commander, assumed control of their flight in a transition ceremony Jan. 31 on Peterson Air Force Base.It was a noteworthy event as the 21st Space Wing reorganized its

Peterson’s Tax Program offers free online services

Based on strong feedback from last year's tax customers, the Peterson Tax Assistance Program will again leverage free online tax services to better serve Airmen. Airmen and their spouses are encouraged to use their home computers to log on to free online services to file their 2010 taxes. Available