Detachment 2, 544th Intelligence Group "sails" in Aussie regatta

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to compete in an international sailing competition? Members of Det. 2, 544th Intelligence Group, Alice Springs, Australia, recently had the opportunity. Well, sort of... The group recently participated in the 47th annual Henley-on-Todd Regatta, a day-long

Retiree appreciation day

Defenders: Peterson Airman helps keep Kandahar operations in check, Airmen safe

Security forces Airmen are the first line of defense for an Air Force base. They are charged with maintaining the rule of law; this is especially important in a war-torn region like Kandahar, Afghanistan. The men and women from the 755th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron work tirelessly to

YoL Community of Practice up and running

Air Force Space command offers its Airmen and civilians new tools available to sharpen insight, broaden Air Force awareness, query and receive quick answers from decision-makers who make the Air Force way of life one that can be appreciated. Now available to the military community is the AFSPC Year

Peterson AFB Fire & Emergency Services urge extreme caution when using turkey fryers

Peterson's Fire & Emergency Services and the National Fire Protection Association are urging consumers to use extreme caution with turkey fryers when preparing holiday meals because of the dangers frequently associated with the devices. Tests have shown that the fryers have a high risk of tipping

TRICARE, Medicare work together for eligible beneficiaries

The 21st Medical Group wants beneficiaries who receive a disability check to ensure they are getting the TRICARE coverage they are entitled to receive. In general, most beneficiaries become eligible for Medicare at age 65. However, many beneficiaries younger than 65 also qualify for Medicare, and

Clinic laboratory makes potentially life-saving diagnosis

Most of the drama in medicine is reserved for emergency rooms and ambulance crews. Yet, the medical clinic's laboratory here got a taste of excitement Sept. 29 when its staff made a potentially life-saving discovery. Lab worker Elena Spangler was analyzing the blood work of a 12-year-old boy who had

EOD pauses to focus on safety

Peterson's Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight recently took a break from dismantling bombs and focused on something different, but just as important - safety. The unit designated Nov. 7 a "Safety Day." Members spent the day reviewing standard operating procedures and lessons learned from incidents

Veterans Day Parade

Hyperbaric chamber to study traumatic-brain-injury treatment

The San Antonio Military Medical Center Hyperbaric Center and the Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine received funding to study the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries. The study hopes to find additional ways to treat wounded warriors with traumatic