Civilian drug urinalysis split collection directive

Beginning in October, a new Air Force policy allows for an increase in civilian drug urinalysis testing.Until now, some Appropriated Funds employees were subject to random drug urinalysis testing. These employees were identified by the nature of the employee's job, according to civilian personnel

Thule gets new commander

Traffic pattern changes at west gate

The traffic pattern on Stewart Avenue at the west gate will change Oct. 2, as construction continues from Airport Road to Paine Street. Drivers are advised to use caution and consider using the north or east gates as construction continues through Oct. 28. Traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane

Road construction slated for Peterson AFB West Gate

Stewart Avenue, from Airport Road to Paine Street (including the Peterson Air Force Base West Gate), will be under construction from Sept. 13 to Oct. 28; drivers are advised to use caution and consider using the north or east gates. Traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane inbound and one lane

Beautiful pavers serve purpose, handle storm water runoff

The colored interlocking bricks, called pavers, on Thule and Paine streets are pretty and they serve a purpose: handling storm water runoff.Dealing with storm water runoff is important because of Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Defense mandates. Engineers are charged with

Pete gets new staff sergeants

Direct communication between Airmen key to suicide prevention

More than a decade in the making, the culture of the "wingman" approach to suicide prevention is still evolving as risk factors and causes of suicide are becoming more widely understood. The wingman concept should be very familiar to most Airmen. Suicide prevention training has been incorporated

Supplies for long winter's night

Thule Air Base is busy with its annual resupply mission, dubbed Operation Pacer Goose.Greenland contractor personnel are steadily offloading 40-foot containers in support of Operation Pacer Goose. The operation is wrapping up at the U.S. military's northernmost installation, 750 miles north of the

Air Force Week kicks off in the Big Apple

Throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Airmen are sharing their stories, and their appreciation during Air Force Week here Aug. 24 through Aug. 29. The New York City Police commissioner, on behalf of the Mayor of New York City, proclaimed this week Air Force Week in a ceremony aboard the

Peterson Career Fair ‘a treat’ for job seekers

The employment experts at the 21st Force Support Squadron's Airman and Family Readiness Center have heard fear in the voices of retiring and separating Airmen and their spouses, who are looking for jobs. And, they want to help.The Airman and Family Readiness Center has assembled more than 50