Peterson community sows seeds for organic produce

Green thumbs are cultivating Peterson Air Force Base as part of the Go Grow Green initiative, which primarily provides Airmen and their families access to fresh produce. The program encompasses an adopt-a-plant and adopt-a-plot program, as well as a garden crop share program through Community

Proposed Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability rules explained

With Department of Veterans Affairs representatives ready to begin accepting sign-ups for the Post-9/11 GI Bill May 1, Defense Department officials are working to get word out on the proposed policy regarding the bill's transferability provisions to help servicemembers decide if the new benefit is

Tradition, technology merges in recent Det. 3 blessing ceremony

A traditional blessing ceremony, led by a Hawaiian Kahu or "native Hawaiian minister," was held atop Maui's 10,000-foot Mount Haleakala, April 28, to sanctify the start of the 21st Operations Group's new site contract. The site is home to the 21st Operations Group Det. 3 Ground-based Electro-Optical

POWS brief Airmen on character, faith in country during Year of Leadership visit

Tierra Vista Communities goes green, new construction will have energy efficient lighting

Over the course of its life, a single compact fluorescent bulb can save an average 450 pounds of carbon from being produced. Energy conservation is a hot topic these days and Tierra Vista Communities understands that an act as simple as changing a light bulb can make a huge impact. With a 100

History in the making graces Peterson

 An icon of the Cold War - history in real-time is coming to Peterson. The Minuteman III LGM-30G Intercontinental Ballistic Missile known as ICBM, a decommissioned missile, will be positioned for display in a circular outdoor plaza in 2009. "This is an important part of history - we really tried to

First Knight

Senior Airman Kristina Ryland, 21st Communications 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 values, and epitomizes the vision

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: