Library gets makeover

Kathy Kucharski, Peterson Library manager, is right at home in Peterson Library. And boy, did her home just get an extreme makeover. Infused with "quality of life" funds from North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, the Peterson Library has new furniture, new shelves and

21st Space Wing commanders conference

Recycling made easy

Recycling at Peterson Air Force Base can be easy if you take a few seconds to think about what can and can't be recycled. Household articles like appliances, mattresses, furniture, electronic equipment -- including TVs, computers, and stereo equipment -- yard debris, used oil, car batteries and

America Recycles Day coming Nov. 15

"I Recycle" is the theme of Keep America Beautiful's 2010 America Recycles Day, which takes place Nov. 15. Millions of Americans have pledged to increase their recycling habits at home and at work over the 13-year history of ARD, a nationally-recognized initiative dedicated to encouraging people to

First Knight

Airman 1st Class Elijahu Dugger was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do every day.Name: Elijahu B. DuggerUnit: 21st Civil Engineer Squadron Duty Title: Technical support technicianHometown: Lynden,

Vets tour NORAD and USNORTHCOM

Nearly 25 veterans from WWII, Korea and Vietnam visited the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Oct. 28 to learn about the technology and missions of the commands and to share their stories with today's warfighters. The vets toured the headquarters building, including

What makes a good quitter? Join the Facebook discussion!

On average, smokers die 13 to 14 years sooner than nonsmokers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Since about 20 percent of the United States' population smokes, that means almost a fifth of the country could live at least a full decade longer. With the Great American

Thunderbirds dazzle Disney crowd during Air Force Week in Florida

The Air Force Thunderbirds air demonstration team made a special appearance at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 26 as they flew their famous delta formation over Cinderella's Castle and the theme park's main street. It was one of numerous events scheduled as part of Air Force Week Cocoa

Airman saves man's life with simple life saving techniques

It's a class all servicemembers go through, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training. A training that when put into a real situation is often the deciding factor between life and death. Some might wonder if they will ever be called upon to perform CPR.For Tech. Sgt. Eddie Ramirez, a battalion air

Pete Light’s mail bag

You've seen him, you love him, you just want to wrap your arms around that 7-foot- big lug of an energy efficient light bulb. It's "Pete Light" -- the 21st Space Wing energy awareness mascot -- and he's been making the rounds to commanders' meetings, to Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, to the