Coming soon to a computer near you: Windows 7

Move over Vista, there is a new operating system coming to Peterson Air Force Base. The switch to the new Windows 7 operating system is expected to begin in December and should bring cheers from those who found Microsoft's Vista to be cumbersome and clunky. Early tests of Windows 7 on Schriever Air

Human trafficking not limited to foreign countries

Although slavery was abolished in the United States nearly 150 years ago, a recent case in Denver shows modern-day slavery continues to thrive in the United States. This makes it vital for people to know the signs and avoid becoming facilitators of what is known as human trafficking.Recently, a

Thanksgiving food for thought

When most people think about Thanksgiving, the first things that comes to mind for most are food, family and football. But one thing that should be on top of everyone's priority list is food safety. Meat and poultry, the centerpiece of many holiday feasts, if not prepared correctly, can cause

Flu seasons has arrived

As we welcome the colder weather, we also welcome the 2010-2011 flu season. The influenza virus, commonly known as the flu, is a respiratory illness. And without proper precautions, it can be a literal headache.According to the Center for Disease Control, influenza is an airborne virus, which means

Bone marrow drive

Would you help a child with Leukemia if you had the chance? Actually there is a way you can, by becoming part of the National Bone Marrow Donor registry. In fact, Bone Marrow Donor program supports treatment for 61 different diseases from the six types of Leukemia to Sickle Cell Anemia. Thousands of

Adopt an Airman this holiday season

Airman 1st Class Jessica Hines arrived on Peterson Air Force Base -- her first duty station -- just before the holidays last year. And like most new Airmen, she didn't know anyone outside her office. Her supervisor invited her to Christmas dinner and she was grateful. But, away from home and her

Honoring veterans

Air advisors help Iraqi Airmen settle into Ali

Airmen of the Base Transition Team here are rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty to ensure Iraqi airmen have places to work, sleep, eat and play as they continue to move on to Ali Base and assume full responsibility for all operations.The BTT is part of the Iraq Training and

Deployment operations center of Condor Crest exercise

In a mass deployment to "Tereen, Afghanistan" more than 100 Airmen suited up and went through a whirlwind operation that included bandaging up wounded, assembling M-16 rifles under pressure and protecting equipment in the event of a chemical warfare fight.The deployment operation for Condor Crest

Recognizing Veterans Day

As the son of a U.S. Army veteran, I often say that I've been in the military my entire life. My father, Army Command Sgt. Maj. Joe Spears, served our nation for 30 years and retired from active duty in the spring of 1989.His primary occupation was in the field of intelligence and his missions took