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  • A Healthy Heart for a Healthy Life

    Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States of America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 700,000 people die from heart disease in the United States each year. February is American Heart Month and TRICARE encourages all beneficiaries to

  • First Knight

    Airman 1st Class Jimmy Granara 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. Name: Airman 1st Class Jimmy Granara Unit: 20th Space Control Squadron, Eglin AFB, Fla. Duty Title: Space Console Operator

  • Gate access transitions, system shapes security

    Whip out those identification cards and register for the Defense Biometric Identification System, known as DBIDS, soon. All gates at Peterson AFB began partial implementation of the new security system Feb. 2. In order to access the base, all Department of Defense identification card or common

  • AFSPC unbeatable as Over-30 season winds down

    After two games, Jan. 27 and Jan. 29, one thing seems to be perfectly clear when it comes to the Peterson Over-30 intramural basketball league. The defending champions from Air Force Space Command are on their way to becoming repeat champions. On Jan. 27, Air Force Space Command used a devastating

  • Refresher SABC training proves essential

    More than 600 21st Space Wing personnel participated in a hands-on Self Aid and Buddy Care refresher training session Jan. 29. The training took place in the old commissary building and was led by Tech. Sgt. Stacy Otte, 21st SW SABC advisor. A cadre of medics and SABC instructors were on hand during

  • The Space Top Three offers educational grants to enlisted members.

    Although the Air Force offers 100% tuition assistance, the cost of books, lab fees, etc, can become overwhelming. The Space Top 3 has developed a grant program to help defray those additional costs. Each quarter, $100 grants are awarded to three eligible members of our enlisted community. Any Air

  • TRICARE Trains Civilian Providers on Military Behavioral Health

    TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) is offering a pilot program that delivers post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury (PTSD/TBI) education to civilian behavioral health providers in a convenient, online setting. The new civilian provider portal can be accessed at

  • AF Reserve security forces reunite with friends, family

    The waiting area of the Colorado Springs Airport looked like a surprise party Feb. 5. Loved ones were holding banners and balloons to welcome the guests of honor. Children, up past their bedtimes, were struggling to stay awake, waiting to catch a glimpse of their mothers and fathers, who, after a

  • Nurse commissioning program seeks enlisted applicants

    Officials at the Air Force Personnel Center will conduct the annual Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program board May 4-8 to select candidates for fall 2009 and spring 2010 semester start dates. The program offers active-duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in a high-need