VA announces online claims applications

The Department of Veterans Affairs now accepts online applications from veterans, survivors and other claimants for various benefits without the additional requirement of submitting a signed paper copy of the application. People can now file initial applications for disability compensation, pension,

Summer safety: pre-planning makes the difference

A few precautions can mean the difference between a dream vacation and a disaster. "Do not leave your common sense at home" and "You are more vulnerable when in unfamiliar surroundings." While there is no way to guarantee insulation from crime, there are ways to minimize the risk. Experts advise

21st MSS, SVS combine to form 21st FSS

The 21st Space Wing's mission support and services squadrons will officially merge July 15, melding all of Peterson's customer service functions into one unit. As part of an Air Force-wide initiative, the two squadrons will become the 21st Force Support Squadron. The new unit will have the same

Pikes Peak or Bust!

Scott AFB civic leaders visit Peterson

First Knight

Staff Sgt. Jason Sheppard was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do each day Name: Staff Sgt. Jason SheppardUnit: 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron Duty Title: Air Transportation SpecialistHometown: Pueblo,

Peterson firefighters help Colorado Springs put out nearby brush fire

Peterson and local firefighters successfully fought off a brush fire near the joint Peterson/Colorado Springs Airport runway July 11. The Peterson and Fountain fire departments assisted the Colorado Springs Fire Department in responding to a grass fire around 1:30 p.m. and worked well into the

Support unit holds off NORTHCOM rally for first victory

When two winless teams show up for a softball game, the last thing anyone's expecting is an exciting, close-fought and fun contest. That was not the case July 10 as the 21st Mission Support Squadron and the NORTHCOM J34 softball teams came to the Peterson softball complex and played as good a game

Pikes Peak Lodge polished and ready for ‘Innkeeper Award’

Pikes Peak Lodge was recently named the number one small lodging operation in Air Force Space Command. Pikes Peak Lodge now completes at the Headquarters, Air Force level for the service-wide Innkeeper Award. The AF Innkeeper Award is presented annually to recognize, by Air Force-wide competition,

Keystone visits NORAD, USNORTHCOM

North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command hosted senior enlisted leaders from all the services July 12-14 as part of the Keystone command senior enlisted leader course. Keystone gives senior enlisted leaders the opportunity to broaden their horizons as they visit many joint