New fitness test ‘no joke’

Two months into the new Air Force fitness program and Peterson Airmen have about an 80 percent passing rate on their new fitness tests. Of those, 37 percent earned an "Excellent" score, exceeding Peterson fitness experts' expectations."A lot of people have drive and ambition to score 'excellent'

Wing leaders maintain Community Action Information Boards

Although the Year of the Air Force Family came to a close in July, wing leaders continue to provide avenues to care for Airmen and their families through a variety of methods including the Community Action Information Board. The CAIB is a senior leadership body that provides an important opportunity

Denver Broncos pay tribute to local military

World War II POW shares story with Peterson Airmen

In his 14th flying mission over France during World War II, Lt. Col. William Sheaves' B-17 crew encountered five German fighter planes. The Germans made the mistake of trying to attack the B-17 from the rear. "We shot down four of them," Colonel Sheaves said.The fifth plane, likely an instructor out

Constitution commemoration falls in line with Air Force birthday

 "I ... solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic," are words from the enlistment oath that every Airman has sworn to one or more times.As the Air Force marks its 63rd year Sept. 18, the Department of Defense

Celebrating 63 years of Air Power

The Air Force's top leaders send a message to the total force to celebrate the Air Force's 63rd birthday and to remind them to remember the commitment and sacrifice of all the Airmen deployed around the globe.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz

302nd team beats ASOS in silver league trophy game

The 302nd Airlift Wing and 52nd Airlift Squadron team defeated the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron 20-10 to earn the 2010 Peterson Silver League Softball Championship, Aug. 31 at the Peterson softball complex.The team did it the way it has played all year long, staying patient, staying together

Air Force dentists bring relief to the Congo

A medical training exercise gave residents here, including the U.S. embassy staff and families, an opportunity to receive dental care as part of Medical Flag 2010.Three Air Force Reserve dentists treated about 35 patients while training in the DRC as part of MEDFLAG 10."It's been about two years

Silver Spruce golf course gets spruced up

Five construction and landscape projects at Silver Spruce Golf Course on Peterson Air Force Base aim to make the course a world class venue.Beginning in September, visitors to the golf course or the club will notice the landscaping project along Glasgow Avenue. The road leading into the golf course

Special needs fair aimed at improving lives

Each time Kris Wilkinson's family moves to a new Air Force base and a new state, it takes time to find the agencies, therapists and support groups needed to help her daughter, who has autism."Every state is different," said Ms. Wilkinson, whose husband is stationed at Schriever Air Force