Inattentive driving causing headaches

Inattentive driving has caused nearly 40 parking lot fender benders and about a dozen minor crashes near the gates this summer on Peterson Air Force Base. Fender benders are considered minor vehicle accidents, and on Peterson these bumper car-like antics are mostly happening in the parking lots of

Airman recieves "Citizen of Distinction" Award

EOD training

Servicemembers pay their respects

October is National Dental Hygiene Month

Fall is here, along with the Halloween candy season. What many people may not know is that October is also (perhaps coincidentally) National Dental Hygiene Month. This year's theme is "Healthy habits are easier than you think," and focuses on maintaining your oral health while leading a busy, active

Defibrillation program can save lives

Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation is an integral part of providing lifesaving aid to individuals suffering sudden cardiac arrest. A study conducted by John Hopkins University indicated individuals who were trained in CPR and equipped to utilize automated external defibrillators before emergency

Clinic closed

The 21 Medical Group including the Pete East Refill Pharmacy is closed Oct. 11 in observance of Columbus Day. For all medical emergencies call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. When requiring after hours Acute Care contact the 556-CARE line and choose the USAFA Acute Care clinic.

USNORTHCOM unveils new emergency response vehicle

U.S. Northern Command Standing Joint Force Headquarters showed off its new emergency response vehicle to North American Aerospace Defense Command and USNORTHCOM members in a display and question-and-answer session at the commands' headquarters Oct. 5.The ERV, a customized 2010 Chevrolet Suburban, is

Five years after Katrina, Veterans return home

Armed Forces Retirement Home residents expected to be displaced for only a few weeks after Hurricane Katrina damaged their facility in 2005. The first 126 veterans returned home five years later to a larger and more lavish facility.The residents lived at the Armed Forces Retirement Home's Washington

Wing enters ORI 'window'

At any time, a team of inspectors from Air Force Space Command will descend on Peterson Air Force Base to thoroughly scrutinize every aspect of the 21st Space Wing's operations."The things AFSPC (inspector General) is authorized to look at, in short, is everything," said LJ Van Belkum, 21st Space