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  • Peterson encourages environmental stewardship, spotlights Arbor Day

    Peterson Air Force Base will observe Arbor Day May 01, 2009 at the West Gate Visitors Center, emphasizing the importance trees play in daily lives. Preschoolers from the Child Development Center will assist in the planting of three Ponderosa Pines. Arbor Day originated in the mid 1800s when pioneers

  • Environmental training tackles risks, maximizes Peterson resources

     During the Earth Day week, Air Force environmental managers joined forces under the new asset management flight to train Airmen in risk management and cost-benefit, amongst other topics, April 21-23. About 19 environmental coordinators, including eight fence site representatives and counterparts

  • Character and competency

    In a recent Gallup Poll, two-thirds of Americans surveyed said they have a "great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in our service members, more than any other profession in a full range of government, religious, economic and medical organizations. Trust in the military is based on two factors:

  • Time for Peterson Airmen to update ribbon racks

    More medals will be seen over the next few months as Airmen update their ribbon racks to reflect the reinstatement of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal for enlisted members. Air Force officials announced the reinstatement Feb. 11, effective immediately and retroactive to Feb. 6, 2006. Eligible Airmen

  • AFSPC announces Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    Air Force Space Command announced its five Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2008 at a banquet here April 24. And the winners are ... Airman category: Staff Sgt. Johanna Aviles, network operations technician assigned to the West Coast Communications Support Element, Los Angeles AFB, Calif. NCO

  • Fire statistics, facts show kitchens are often origin of dorm fires

    Peterson recently experienced a fire in one of its dormitories. While all fires are dangerous, those occurring in dormitories and apartments are particularly threatening due to the large concentration of people living there.  The cause of this particular fire is still under investigation, but

  • First Knight

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Airman Jennie L. Schiell, 21st Force Support Squadron, was selected for this week's First Knight award. The First Knight is awarded by each unit's leadership to an Airman who is deserving of recognition for their outstanding mission support, adherence to core

  • Traffic detours expected during TVC roundabout construction

    To improve base traffic flow, Tierra Vista Communities began construction on a new roundabout at the intersection of Stewart Avenue and Malmstrom Avenue, April 22. Phase one of the project is expected to last one month and involves creating a detour, which includes closing Malmstrom Avenue south of

  • Peterson NCO squashes competition in statewide racquetball tournament

    Senior Master Sgt. Ray Cordero, 21st Medical Group first sergeant, made quite a racket when he captured the 2009 Colorado Racquetball State Championship Men's 35-plus and 40-plus division in a recent tournament held in highland, Colo. While he practices and competes year-round, Sergeant Cordero

  • Air Force initiative works to "right size" Peterson

    Peterson Air Force Base is participating in a pilot test initiative to analyze existing workspaces throughout the Air Force. The Space Optimization and Utilization Initiative, also referred to as the Air Force M-6 Initiative, addresses consolidation of resources, occupancy levels and anticipated

 

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