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  • Local military, civilian police training builds skills

    Security forces Airmen kicking in doors were only part of the action during a joint training exercise, where 21st Security Forces Squadron Airmen teamed with members of the Colorado Springs Police Department, El Paso County Sheriff's Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, among other

  • TRICARE focuses on vision

    Can you read this? How about now? Better? If you have trouble reading any of the words above, you may want to have your eyes checked. Fortunately, vision care is a TRICARE-covered benefit. Here's how the benefit varies by your plan and age. Active duty servicemembers and family members enrolled in

  • Heart Link acclimates Airmen spouses

    Spouses of Peterson Airmen were introduced to the Air Force during the Heart Link Spouse's Orientation Program May 29. The quarterly Airman and Family Readiness Center program assists spouses in acclimating to the Air Force culture. "Being in the Air Force is a team sport. There are hardships - long

  • Local AFSA Airman represents Peterson internationally

    A Peterson Airman and Air Force Sergeants Association member was recently selected to represent the local AFSA district in its 2009 annual conference. In May, Senior Airman Bartholomew Dietrick, 21st Aerospace Medicine Squadron, was named the AFSA 2008 First Term Airman of the Year for the district.

  • Cycle for fitness during bike month

    Riding a bike is a highly effective way to burn calories and clear the mind while enjoying the Colorado scenery. Why cycling for fitness? It's low-impact and easy on the knees and improves leg strength, cardiovascular endurance, agility, coordination and balance. Riding can burn more than 40

  • June introduces new Year of Leadership topic: Fitness

    June is off to a great start, and with a new month comes a new Air Force Space Command Year of Leadership topic. "Fitness" is the June topic and is a key element to our Air Force lifestyle. Being fit is part of being a Warrior Airman and being deployment ready at all times. As with each of our Year

  • First Knight

    Kimberly Woods, 21st Contracting Squadron, was selected for the week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do every day. The First Knight is awarded by each unit's leadership to an Airman who is deserving of recognition for their