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

We Are One Team!

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) 24/7 Help Line rings and the person on the other end of the line identifies himself as active duty, needing information and guidance on reporting options, procedures, and available services. He wants to know who can help him with his problem because,

Pete chapel lights up with holiday events

The Peterson Chapel plans to light up the lives of Airmen and their families and bring a smile to children's faces with three planned holiday events in December.A tree lighting celebration, a Menorah lighting ceremony and an Angel Tree program have become annual community events on Peterson Air

Are you ready to deploy? Is your family?

Deployment can be a stressful time for you as well as your family. There are many ways to help alleviate some of the stress caused by an upcoming deployment. Some of the most common emotions -- anxiety, tension, excitement, frustration and guilt are felt by both the servicemember and his or her

Have realistic expectations during holidays

As we enter the holiday season, there is so much to do and, seemingly, so little time. I am constantly amazed at the correlation between my age and perception of time. It truly does seem to go so fast. As a clinical psychologist, I often see people who are challenged by the pace of the holidays and

Cheyenne Mountain AFS receives 9/11 artifact; and a reminder of all it works to protect

A steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center arrived at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station Nov. 19, where it will be built into a memorial to commemorate the people who died Sept. 11, 2001.About 100 military members and civilians gathered Nov. 19 at Cheyenne Mountain AFS for the arrival of

Life can change 'In Just 3 Seconds'

Empty beer cans litter the roadway where Peterson AFB security police respond to a two car accident on Patrick Street Tuesday in time to wrestle to the ground a drunken driver and his passenger fleeing the scene while the passengers of the other vehicle suffer from potentially life threatening