Families urged to register students during spring break

As part of Peterson's ongoing DBIDS registration process, base officials have given registration priority to family members who have children attending schools in the Colorado Springs area.Parents are encouraged to register their children during spring break from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 22 to

7th SWS preps for Guardian Challenge

First Knight

Senior Airman Anthony Suemai, 21st Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, was selected for this week's First Knight award. Airman Suemai is from Anchorage, Alaska, and has served in the Air Force for three years. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for

Observing National Nutrition Month can lead to healthier year

March is National Nutrition Month and the theme is "Nutrition from the Ground Up." The goal of the observance is to encourage people to make informed food choices and develop sound eating habits. Julie Anderson, Health and Wellness Center dietitian, offers the following suggestions to improve your

Vaccine could protect against cervical cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 99 percent of cervical cancers are related to the human papilloma virus. In 2009, the National Cancer Institute estimated about 4,000 women died from cervical cancer and more than 11,000 women were newly diagnosed. Literature from the American

New process available for selecting retirement option

Officers and enlisted Airmen reaching 15 years of active-duty service will have new procedures in place beginning April 1 to accept enrollment in the Redux retirement plan. Airmen will receive an electronic notification of their eligibility for the High-3 Choice retirement plan that allows members

Peterson Airmen adopt area schools, become mentors and friends to children

Airman 1st Class Shelby Manuelito, 21st Force Support Squadron, finished reading a book to kindergartners at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, and hands flew into the air. The children had questions for her."What is your favorite thing to do?" one child asked."I like to play video games," Airman

New MSG commander reports for duty

AF deputy chief of chaplains pumps up prayer power

AFIT offers acquisition class

The Air Force Institute of Technology School of Systems and Logistics offers an opportunity for mid-level managers to learn or refresh on issues and initiatives impacting experienced acquisition and support professionals. SYS 400 - Current Topics in Acquisition and Support offers 30 continuous