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  • Peterson library offers resources for all ages

    Learning has expanded beyond the formal classroom and the 12 years of required public education. Learning is a life-long activity for some whose minds are curious, hungry for more. Whether you are interested in home schooling your children or expanding your own knowledge about a subject, the

  • Peterson to host wing’s first-ever DoD financial event

    Col. Stephen Whiting, 21st Space Wing commander, will host the Department of Defense Financial Event Aug. 21 and 22 at the base auditorium and chapel. This event, co-sponsored by the deputy under secretary of defense for military community and family policy, is designed to assist Airmen and their

  • Peterson employee wins $1 million

    The odds were in Jenny Thomas's favor Wednesday at the contracting squadron as she was presented with a $1 million check from the Colorado Lottery. "For you all wondering, I am not retiring," she said. "I am still going to be the same crabby person I always am - nothing changes." As a procurement

  • Shoplifting, resulting costs to military community, down in '08

    High-tech Electronic Article Surveillance systems, eagle-eyed Closed Circuit Television cameras and an aggressive youth shoplifting awareness campaign helped take "a bite out of crime" at Army & Air Force Exchange Service facilities last year as shoplifting cases dropped 15.7 percent, from 7,635 in

  • Peterson construction update

    The following are ongoing construction projects on Peterson. Base personnel should exercise patience and caution when in the vicinity of these projects. 1. Club canopy construction has an estimated completion date of Aug. 10. The contractor will install light fixtures and landscaping starting the

  • First Knight

    Senior Airman Geoffrey Witter was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen and civilians each week for the work they do every day. Name: Senior Airman Geoffrey Witter Unit: 821st Security Forces Squadron Duty title: Security Forces Control

  • New base housing contributes $27.1 M to local economy

    Three 21st Space Wing families were bestowed the first in a series of modernized field grade officer homes here Aug. 3. Thirty-one new homes in the first series of residences were developed to improve quality of life, foster community spirit and an enhanced work-life balance for families living on