Traffic tips for August

All school districts in Colorado Springs start their fall semesters this month. It's time to watch out for kids crossing streets in the crosswalks and school busses stopping to pickup or drop off our city's children. Speed: School zones are posted at 20 mph. Some school zones are marked with

Peterson Airman helps Iraqis account for fuel shipments

About 15 miles north of Baghdad sits one of the largest military bases in Iraq. Years ago, Camp Taji was the center of military excellence for Saddam Hussein's combat machine, an established army tank depot, and former work center of "Chemical Ali". Today the new Iraqi military has charge of the

Discounted season tickets for junior enlisted

Falcons to scrimmage at USAFA Aug. 16

‘Pitchin’ in’

Past, present, future unite at AF Musicians Conference

For more than 50 years, the U.S. Air Force Academy Band has stood out as one of the Air Force's finest musical organizations, providing free concerts in support of AF community relations and recruiting. The band is proud of a great past, rich in tradition, and equally proud of its current mission

Local retiree part of rare running group

Clyde Landry is proud of his role in the history of the United States Air Force. As a military retiree, Mr. Landry can proudly point to his service as a key element to the success of the Air Force's 60 year existence. One other thing Mr. Landry can be proud of is the fact that he's one of only 55

Swimming and your safety

Summer is almost over, but there are more warm days ahead to enjoy swimming and other water activities with family and friends. Before you head out, keep the following tips on recreational water illnesses in mind. RWIs are the various illnesses caused by germs that can contaminate water in pools,

A total eclipse at the 'Top of the World'

A solar eclipse is a rare celestial phenomenon that brings together many elements in the universe. Another rare phenomenon occurred July 28 when three Purdue AF Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets and graduates from Purdue University's Air Force ROTC Detachment 220 and two U.S. Air Force Academy

Headquarters, Air Force team assess Airmen's 'Time'