More Air Force civilians now subject to random drug testing

Beginning in October, a new Air Force policy allowed for an increase in civilian drug urinalysis testing.Until now, some Appropriated Funds employees were subject to random drug urinalysis testing. These employees were identified by the nature of the employee's job, according to civilian personnel

Space education building breaks ground at Peterson

After nearly six years of operating at an off-base location, the Space Education and Training Center broke ground for its new $14.4 million facility here Dec. 10. The state-of-the-art training and education facility will house the National Security Space Institute and Advanced Space Operations

Airman aims to help others during holiday season

It's not unusual for Maj. John Thomas to come home with beat up old bicycles.In the old, discarded bikes he finds in dumpsters, he sees a few more good years that could benefit some other kid or adult, said Major Thomas, 721st Mission Support Group chief of plans and programs. He takes the bikes

From the cage to the battlefield, one recruiter is bridging the gap

It's a typical scene at The Stripes Pub on Peterson Air Force Base: a crowded room of servicemembers off duty waiting for the match, where the majority of the lights reflect from the large television screens overhead.Except this time, there is one difference. One man, sitting amongst the crowded

Make holiday safety plans now

As we near Christmas, there are a few things the 21st Security Forces Squadron would like to share about holiday safety. Holiday shopping season is a peak time for crimes such as home burglaries, thefts, and even muggings. Property crimes are the major concern in the Colorado Springs area and

Sponsor program ensures warm welcome

A new online sponsor training program aims to ensure that everyone relocating to Peterson Air Force Base or Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station receives the same hearty welcome, with the same genuine information.The Defense Department launched its online e-Sponsorship Application and Training site

Get acquainted with the HAWC for a New Year’s new you

New Year's is a perfect time to dust off the exercise equipment, begin a fitness routine and a healthy eating routine and start that transformation to a healthier you. The Peterson Air Force Base Health and Wellness Center can be that very important first step to a new, healthier you. Even if you

Medical town hall introduces new patient care concept

It's a pretty simple idea: lower the number of patients assigned to a medical provider and have a back up provider who knows the patient's medical history in case their primary doctor is not available. It's an idea that Col. John Sell, 21st Medical Group commander, is looking forward to implementing

Vehicle inspections aimed at improving safety

Within the first hour of free vehicle safety inspections here Dec. 2, three motorists were found to be driving with just drops of oil in their engines. That wasn't good, said John Pritchard, lead mechanic at the 21st Force Support Squadron Auto/Hobby Center. "In the old days, you always had to

X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle lands at Vandenberg AFB