NORAD/NORTHCOM repeats as soccer champions

NORAD/NORTHCOM overcame an early playoff loss to capture the 2008 Peterson intramural soccer championship by posting a 2-1 victory over Team Colorado June 24 at the Peterson softball complex. The victory ensured NORAD/NORTHCOM would repeat as soccer champions and once again claim supremacy as the

Tierra Vista Communities addresses impact of construction on traffic flow

During the past few weeks, residents traveling on Stewart Avenue may have noticed a bit more traffic than in the past. As construction continues on Peterson's first brand-new Tierra Vista Community , Tierra Vista Communities urges everyone to use caution in these areas as traffic congestion

ESOHCAMP checks safety, health compliance on base

A team of assessors from across the base spent June 16-23 evaluating Peterson's compliance in dozens of environmental, safety and occupational health programs. The team made several findings that Peterson Airmen can help to mitigate. The internal Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health

21st Mission Support Group change of command

7th SWS Changes Command

12th SWS Change of Command

Fireworks safety, laws important to remember on Independence Day

Fireworks are traditionally a major part of our Independence Day celebrations. The following information is intended to help clarify which fireworks are legal and which are not. It is illegal to use, sell or possess any fireworks not classified below as "permissible." Most common fireworks are legal

SFS canines compete for ‘best of the best’ title

Each year, military working dog handlers perform dozens of demonstrations to show the capabilities of their highly-trained canines. Demos are great for public relations, but competitions are where the handlers and their canine partners earn bragging rights. During the week of June 19, the 21st

Peterson Airmen develop leadership skills during pilot program

Twelve Airmen from the 21st Space Wing graduated a five-day leadership pilot program June 20, aimed at developing airmen and junior non-commissioned officers between professional military educational opportunities. Known as the Accelerated Leadership Course, the leadership seminar aimed to improve

The best way to defeat a terrorist … is to think like one

Operational security, or 'OPSEC' for short, is essential in providing peace of mind in the "war zone," both at home and abroad. OPSEC managers and coordinators, anti-terrorism officers, industrial and information security personnel have to take the opposing force view to increase their security.