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  • Airman, NCO calls stress leadership at all levels

    Think leadership is just for officers and supervisors? Better think again. According to Chief Master Sgt. Tim Omdal, the 21st Space Wing's command chief, leadership is every Airman's responsibility - from the lowliest airman basic to the most powerful four-star general. At a series of Airman and

  • Renovations to Aquatic Center locker rooms begins Nov. 3

    The Peterson Aquatic Center announced it will undergo a several-phase renovation project beginning Nov. 3. The project will include renovating both female and male locker rooms and the administrative offices. "This is another fine quality of life project, which will enhance the experience for our

  • Cold weather gear do’s and don’ts

    Cold, winter weather is coming to Colorado, and that means cold weather gear is coming to Peterson. As Airmen start digging out or buying their winter gear for the season, it's a good idea to keep the Air Force's outer wear guidelines in mind. Here are some general do's and don'ts for the months

  • Olympian shares running tips with local Airmen

    Huffing and puffing, achy knees, injuries - who actually likes running? Jeff Galloway loves it, and he says it's possible for just about everyone to get as much out of walking and running as he does. Mr. Galloway, Olympian and running coach, stopped by Peterson Oct. 22 to talk to Airmen about the

  • Emergency responders tested with “fuel spill”

    Peterson's emergency responders can't say they got off easy during the wing's latest exercise. Faced with one of the most complex scenarios of the exercise, crews had to respond Oct. 21 to a mock crash involving a car and a diesel fuel truck. Inside the car, a trapped and injured "victim." Outside

  • First Knight

    Staff Sgt. Jeremy D. Ehlert 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: Staff Sgt. Jeremy D. Ehlert Unit: 821st Air Base Group Duty Title: Antiterrorism Officer Time in service: 11 years, two

  • Airmen “deploy” for Condor Crest

    Their gear checked and their weapons issued, dozens of Airmen loaded on to a waiting C-130 aircraft and got ready to deploy Oct. 22.  And then they all got off the plane and went back to work. Not one of the 65 Airmen on the aircraft that day was actually deploying. They were, instead, part of a

  • Team Pete Member Runs State Shooting Championship

    The United States Practical Shooting Association / International Practical Shooting Confederation closed the summer with its 15th annual "Mile Hi Showdown" Colorado State Championship at the Pueblo West Sportsman's Association, but not without the unsurpassed support of Team Pete member, Master Sgt.

  • TRICARE Retiree Dental Benefit now available overseas

    Retired TRICARE beneficiaries living overseas may now enroll in the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP). Effective Oct. 1 2008, the Enhanced-Overseas TRDP is available for eligible Uniformed Services retirees and their families. Prior to the enhancement, the TRDP was only available to retirees and

  • Cheyenne Mountain to sponsor CFC 5K

    Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station will sponsor a 5K race in support of the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Nov. 7, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. The race is open to all personnel from CMAFS or Peterson. There is no charge to run in the race, however donations will be accepted and will go toward the