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News

  • 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

  • Concert pairs music with Air Force heritage

    Rainstorms did not stop servicemembers and their families from being showered in musical appreciation at the Peterson Air and Space Museum 2009 Concert in the Park July 31. "It was a nice turnout despite the weather," said Gail Whalen, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air and Space Museum director. About