News

June 9, 2008
Lodging facilities modernized, upgraded

It's easy for people to wake up in a hotel room and forget where they are. At Peterson's Pikes Peak Lodge, it's likely happening more and more, lately. Following more than $1 million in renovations, lodging here is closer to an upscale resort than an austere military facility. Improvements made to
June 6, 2008
Top two Air Force leaders resign

The Air Force's top civilian and uniformed leader tendered their resignations to Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates June 5. "Recent events convince me that it is now time for a new leader to take the stick and for me to move on," said Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne in a statement.
June 6, 2008
Peterson loses Airman in car accident

An Airman from the 21st Dental Squadron here is dead and one civilian was injured in a vehicle crash at Highway 94 and Marksheffel Road at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Staff Sgt. Jorge Barba, a 28-year-old Air Force dental laboratory journeyman, was pronounced dead at the scene. "The 21st Space Wing
June 2, 2008
Tierra Vista Communities demonstrates commitment to resident safety

Demonstrating an ongoing commitment to the safety of Military Families, Tierra Vista Communities at Peterson recently completed a number of safety inspections in all of its Peterson AFB homes. As part of the initiative, all 493 homes at Peterson were inspected for any potential safety hazards. In
June 2, 2008
Peterson Sabers succumb to Lee Council in season opener

The Peterson Sabers women's varsity softball team dropped a 15-4 decision May 28 as it got its regular season underway in the Colorado Springs Women's Recreation Gold league. The Sabers could not have drawn a tougher opponent, Lee Council, to begin the season against. Council is one of the veteran
June 2, 2008
Bioenvironmental Engineering reports water quality

Base employees can get the facts about the water they drink from the recently released Colorado Springs Utilities 2008 Water Quality Report for the reporting period of Jan. 1, 2007 to Dec. 31, 2007. This report is designed to inform the public about the quality of water and services CSU delivers to
June 2, 2008
AAFES gas prices explained

With the price of gas steadily rising, many on Peterson are wondering how the Army and Air Force Exchange Service gas stations arrive at their prices. Below are some commonly asked questions and answers from Dwayne Ochs, Colorado Springs Consolidated Exchange General Manager. Q1: Why can't AAFES
June 2, 2008
Pete Light encourages base community to conserve: New mascot preaches energy efficiency, conservation

Smokey Bear, McGruff the Crime Dog, Louie the Lightening Bug. Every great public service campaign has a memorable mascot, and now Peterson joins the club with its new energy conservation spokesperson - Pete Light. A talking energy-efficient light bulb, Pete Light and his energy-saving tips are set
May 30, 2008
Going green can be ‘eco’-nomical

Think helping the environment is expensive? Think again. Going green is actually saving green for the base, and individuals who take a cue from Peterson can save a few bucks at home, too. Officials with the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron here are pushing energy conservation efforts, asking offices to
May 30, 2008
AFSPC All takes NORAD/NORTHCOM in volleyball championship

In what may go down as one of the best intramural volleyball championship games ever here, the Air Force Space Command/All team defeated North American Aerospace Defense Command/U.S. Northern Command to claim the 2008 intramural volleyball competitive league championship. AFSPC/All overcame a two