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

First Knight

Staff Sgt. Darlene Tydingco, 21st Comptroller Squadron, noncommissioned officer in-charge of special actions, was selected for this week's First Knight award. Sergeant Tydingco is from Umatac, Guam and had served in the Air Force for 4 years. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen

Pave PAWS interagency emergency response drill hones procedures

The 6th Space Warning Squadron Pave PAWS radar site saw heated activity Feb. 24, as emergency responders rehearsed procedures they would put into action during a real crisis.Security forces, fire, medical and crisis response specialists from the Massachusetts Military Reservation's Coast Guard and

Astronaut visits Pete museum

Comprehensive Condor Crest exercises test wing’s mettle

On Feb. 25, a gunman ran out of the wooded area near the Peterson Shoppette on Kelly Street and began firing into a large crowd of Airmen and civilians."Get down," Airmen shouted at the crowd, which had just evacuated Air Force Space Command Headquarters Building 1, near the north gate.The gunman