76th SPCS gets new commander

Local ‘fire dawgs’ compete in ‘toughest two minutes in sports’

When the thought of the toughest two minutes in sports come to mind, many people's first consideration is not the Scott Firefighter Challenge. In reality, professional athletes from all over the world, who have put themselves to the test, agree: the Scott Firefighter Challenge is in fact, "The

Local 5K run supports fitness month, local veterans' non-profit

The Air Force Space Command's year of leadership focus this month is "fitness" and Peterson Airmen have a chance to practice their fitness focus by participating in the fourth Veteran's Home Run 5K run/1K walk June 27th at Air Academy High School on the grounds of the U.S. Air Force Academy. The

Proper form, equipment use can enhance workouts

The key to any good workout routine is proper fitness equipment usage and body hydration. Proper usage involves the right lifting position, safe lifting techniques and using good form. So let's start with proper lifting techniques. Most weight lifter injuries occur as a result of improper lifting

Knowledge of food safety can improve summer outings

As the Fourth of July festivities approach, along comes the smell of meat on the grill, homemade apple pie and many more delicious aromas that go along with barbecues and picnics. More and more people will take advantage of the weather by enjoying outdoor activities. As much fun as it may be to

Keeping West Nile Virus at bay

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - As warmer temperatures arrive, the presence of mosquitoes and the West Nile Virus might not be far behind. The virus, first identified in 1937 in the West Nile region of Uganda, spread to the United States in 1999. Experts believe that WNV is established as a

Spotlight on justice

Base legal officials recently announced the Article 15 actions and discharges for May 2009. Article 15s A staff sergeant assigned to the 12th Space Warning Squadron received an Article 15 for a violation of Article 92, Uniform Code of Military Justice, Dereliction of Duty, for misusing a government

PCS policy changes promote stability, quality of life

Air Force officials have modified two permanent change of station policies to give Airmen more flexible assignment options and better force development opportunities. The time on station requirement for government funded joint-spouse assignments, where the Air Force assigns military couples (when

Bioenvironmental Engineering reports base water quality

Base employees and residents can get the facts about the water they drink from the recently released Colorado Springs Utilities 2009 Water Quality Report, reporting period Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2008. This report is designed to inform the public about the quality of water and services CSU delivers to

Congrats to Peterson's E-6-selects

On June 18, approximately 80 staff sergeants assigned to Peterson and its geographically separated units discovered that they would be promoted to technical sergeant within the next year. Air Force officials selected 7,724 of 37,172 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a