TRICARE tips for breast cancer prevention

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 180,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2008, making breast cancer the second most common form of cancer in American women. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to one of the most

Tierra Vista Communities opens doors to new housing office

The doors were officially opened to the new Tierra Vista Communities (TVC) Housing Office and Community Center during a ribbon cutting event held on Sept. 25, 2008. The new office, located in the old base exchange building on Peterson AFB, will serve as both the housing office and the community

Flu vaccines available on Peterson

The end of summer signals the start of snowy weather, winter holidays and - worst of all - flu season. The 21st Medical Group has kicked off the flu season by vaccinating its active duty members. Flu vaccinations will be available at the Peterson AFB Auditorium on Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bldg.

20th Space Control Squadron wins first ever General Lord award

During an awards banquet on Sept. 10 here, the 20th Space Control Squadron, Eglin AFB, Florida and 20th SPCS, Detachment 1, Naval Support Activity, Dahlgren, Va., took home the first ever General Lance W. Lord Award. The Lord Award is named in honor of a career space and missile officer and pioneer

Squadron involves families in physical fitness

AEF move to AFPC now complete

The Air Force took another step forward in the merging of deployment and personnel processes Sept. 26 with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony designating full operational capability for the Air and Space Expeditionary Force and Personnel Operations Directorate at the Air Force Personnel Center here.

Peterson AFB Fire Emergency Services Urges Residents to “Prevent Home Fires”

A pot holder too close to a lit burner or a space heater left on overnight could be all it takes to start a home fire. In fact, cooking and heating are among the leading causes of home fires in the United States, according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association. That's why Peterson

Taking care of people: order, discipline vital for military effectiveness

Take care of your people! This bit of advice is often given to new leaders. For the military leader, taking care of people includes the maintenance of good order and discipline. Good order and discipline is vital to an effective military force -- an undisciplined military force is a losing military

First Knight

Ms. Monica Schwartz 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: Ms. Monica Schwartz Unit: 21st Force Support Squadron Duty Title: Operations Manager, Fitness & Sports Center Hometown: Pueblo,

Peterson Clinic reopens main entrance