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May 12, 2009
First Knight

Airman 1st Class Michael T. Reagan was selected for this 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
May 12, 2009
Peterson gets $19.9M institute, LEED certified

The National Security Space Institute, will relocate to Peterson Air Force Base, as design plans are emerging. The institute, presently located at I-25 and Woodman Road in Colorado Springs, is growing along with its new mission. The move is prompted by mission expansion, and outgrowing the present
May 12, 2009
General lists Air Force safety priorities

Although Maj. Gen. Frederick Roggero, Air Force Safety Center commander, has several priorities concerning safety in the Air Force, it is no surprise that ground safety has now quickly made it to the forefront of his list. During the last 10 years, on average, the Air Force has lost about eight
May 12, 2009
CCAF officially ends; Peterson donates more than $85,000

Peterson's 2009 AFAF Campaign officially ended May 1 with the wing surpassing its goal of $80,667 by more than $9,000. In total, more than 800 Peterson, civilians and retirees contributed $82,061.97 to the campaign. Approximately $11,000 was contributed to the Air Force Village; more than $45,000
May 12, 2009
Peterson's E-6, E-7 'selectees' will celebrate separately

Due to a new process which separates the release dates for master sergeant and technical sergeant promotion lists, more than 325 Peterson and Cheyenne Mountain staff sergeants will wait an extra month to find out if they've earned an extra stripe. Master sergeant selects will see their names May 14,
May 12, 2009
Scams can cost money, time and heartache

Have you ever received a letter in the mail stating that you've won the Lottery--a lottery that you never played? And, in addition to the letter, you received a check that's described as only a portion of your winnings? This is what is described by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a mass
May 12, 2009
Local training teams Cheyenne Mountain fire fighters with federal, state first-responders

The Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station Fire Department and Highway 115 corridor played host to the Department of Defense's first ever Wildfire Academy. Increasing fire danger and urban development has created a need for local, state and federal agencies to work together to combat the increasing
May 6, 2009
Levitow's pilot lands at Peterson for Year of Leadership visit

"I don't need to tell you about character - if you didn't have it, you wouldn't be here," retired Maj. Kenneth Carpenter said to approximately 200 Airmen who gathered in the base auditorium April 28 to support his Year of Leadership program visit. During his hour-long chat with the audience, Major
May 6, 2009
Don’t be gun shy: Register your firearms!

There are many things to do when arriving at a new duty station: find a house, enroll the kids in school and register the car, among others. One duty many Airmen may overlook when residing in on-base housing is to register their privately-owned firearms. According to Air Force Instruction 31-10, Air
May 6, 2009
Preventative measures ward off H1N1 flu

Peterson health officials are acting under a local Disease Containment Plan to prevent the possible spread of influenza A(H1N1). Since April an increasing number of cases have been reported in the U.S. and overseas. Influenza A (H1N1) is a new strain of a flu that is a respiratory disease caused by