Airmen delivered sweet surprise

A bakers paradise came to the Peterson Chapel Dec. 16, as holiday cookie donations were dropped off for the Peterson Spouses Club annual Cookies for the Troops drive. The Peterson Spouses Club had collected more than 500 dozen cookies toward their goal of 650 dozen as of the afternoon of Dec. 16.

Combined Federal Campaign wraps up on Peterson

The Combined Federal Campaign of the Pikes Peak Region has concluded and, as is the tradition, culminated with the annual CFC awards banquet. This year's ceremony was held on Dec. 10 at Peterson AFB. It was an exciting campaign for the 21st Space Wing and the base's tenant units. The Peterson

Helping the Military Family during the Holidays

You don't have to drive to the mall this holiday season to help those in need. You can extend a helping hand to military members and their families right here on Peterson Air Force Base by donating to the Airman's Attic. The Airman's Attic is a place operated by volunteers where military members in

New Year brings new tools to quit tobacco

The U.S Department of Defense and Tricare are offering new online tools to help military service and family members keep their New Year's resolution to quit tobacco. The DOD-sponsored educational campaign,"Quit Tobacco - Make Everyone Proud," is expanding its interactive Web site at

First Knight

Airman 1st Class Casey K. Fletcher 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 Casey K. Fletcher Unit: 21st Dental Squadron Duty Title: Dental Assistant Hometown: Panama City,

Wanna make an Air Force commercial?

Senior leaders are asking Airmen to get behind the camera and submit a video for the next Air Force advertising campaign. The contest has begun and runs until Jan. 9. Airmen are encouraged to create a video depicting what their unit or they do to support the Air Force mission, as well as highlight

New TSP contribution limits set for 2009

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board recently announced an increase in the 2009 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions. The limit is now $16,500, up from $15,500 for 2008. In addition, contributions for the TSP catch-up plan will increase to $5,500, up from

Compassion: Food for thought, Part 2

As Air Force Space Command focuses on compassion during the month of December, here are a few key points to consider, both now and all year round. - Compassion: Sympathy for the suffering of others with a desire to help. - Do you know any wounded warriors or their families? There is sometimes a

Compassion: Food for thought, Part 1

There are many ways to describe compassion. One of the definitions states "Sympathy for others often with a desire to help." This month offers the opportunity to show compassion as the holiday season tends to brings out the best in people. You may be showing compassion without realizing it. Think

Snow brings early release