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April 4, 2011
First Knight

Tech. Sgt. William Marshall 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: William Marshall Unit: 12th Space Warning SquadronUnit Mission: Provide critical, real-time missile warning, missile
April 4, 2011
Air Force Assistance Fund aims to help Airmen

Last year, Peterson Airmen and their families received $181,000 in financial help through the Air Force Assistance Fund and its programs.Some of the money was given as interest-free loans to help Airmen during family emergencies. Some of the money was granted to Airmen for education and some of the
April 1, 2011
Air Force summer job opportunities now available

Now is the time for those interested in temporary summer employment to apply for an Air Force job. Many Air Force summer vacancies are already being posted for such positions as office automation and computer clerk, laborer, lifeguard, recreation aide, and food service worker.To be considered for a
March 30, 2011
Disabled vets discover 'miracle on mountain'

Sheila James threw her arms up in joy, flashing a smile that stretched from ear to ear as she celebrated a personal victory during the 25th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic here March 29.A motor vehicle rollover in 2009 turned the former senior airman's life upside-down, landing her
March 30, 2011
Realignments add to busy summer moving season

With a busier-than-usual military moving season about to kick into high gear, officials are asking service members to book their moving dates early and keep flexibility in mind when doing so.The military moved more than 230,000 shipments last summer alone, and this year officials are expecting an
March 30, 2011
Peterson Airmen support Operation Pacific Passage

Airmen from the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron helped provide support for more than 550 military families returning to their home of record from Japan in support of Operation Pacific Passage March 23 to 25.Following the 9.0-magnitude earthquake March 11 that triggered a massive tsunami in Japan,
March 29, 2011
Special retreat for special families

Air Force wife and mom, Kathleen Bleisch, sat back and watched her children pet horses at the Christ Haven Lodge in Florissant, Colo. The children were relaxed, laughing and enjoying the moment, she said.Her family was one of five from Peterson Air Force Base invited by the lodge owners for a free
March 29, 2011
Let's talk about 'it'

In April, there is going to be a lot of talk about sex. The discussions won't be easy, and some might feel uncomfortable. But, it will happen. Across the Air Force, and on Peterson Air Force Base, there will be group discussions, presentations, classes and even a full-fledged review of all Air Force
March 29, 2011
AFAF campaign: Airmen helping Airmen

Years ago when Senior Master Sgt. John Bentivegna entered the Air Force, he had a family emergency and needed to fly home but he couldn't afford the plane ticket.He got a loan from the Air Force Aid Society, which receives funds from the Air Force Assistance Fund. Today, Sergeant Bentivegna, 76th
March 29, 2011
Air Force leaders issue sexual assault prevention, response message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the men and women of the United States Air Force:We must commit to eliminating sexual assault from our Air Force.Air Force leaders