Peterson Airmen help to cement Balad, Anaconda hospital in history

Airmen from the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group and the 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron worked together to preserve a piece of Balad Air Base, Logistics Support Area Anaconda and Operation Iraqi Freedom history. The emergency room from the old Balad hospital, which was a temporary tent

Fighting an enemy from within: Peterson captain defies Parkinsons

The five-year-old curls up in his lap remaining focused as she listens intently and follows along although the storybook is shaking almost rhythmically. He tries his best to steady the book but it doesn't matter to her, because for as long as she can remember, these hand tremors are just how her

SnoFest ’08 best so far

Yes, it's April and golfers are returning in droves to the golf course, but organizers for SnoFest are already scheduling meetings and making plans for next year's winter sports event. But how can you top SnoFest '08, which was dubbed by many as "the best SnoFest ever?" SnoFest, which started 18

The Services ‘Road Show’

Spinning off the popularity of the PBS program 'Antiques Road Show,' the 21st Services Squadron has decided to host a road show, too. This time, instead of people coming to the 21st SVS, the unit would go to the people. "The Road Show is our way of reaching the scattered elements of the Peterson

Welcome home: deployed families reunite over dinner

Supporting the real world mission and deploying servicemembers overseas in support of the Global War on Terrorism, the 21st Space Wing honors its returning deployed members and their families by hosting a welcome home dinner at the Peterson Club. The event is for all returning deployed members of

High Frontier Honor Guard supports region

The 21st Services Squadron touches many areas of the lives of Airmen and their families, but none touch them at a more solemn time than the High Frontier Honor Guard, which renders military funeral honors for deceased active-duty members, retirees and veterans as well as those who have fallen in

Base auditorium shows free movies

The base auditorium seems like a real movie theater again with Hollywood movies on the big screen and popcorn and soda for sale in the lobby. Thanks to the 21st Services Squadron, the base auditorium opened its doors Feb. 1 for what has been a well-received weekly event for Airmen and their

AFAS’s ‘Falcon Loan’ - easy as 1-2-3

The Air Force Aid Society recently announced its new Falcon Loan program, which has been available to Air Force members since March 2008. The Falcon Loan is a loan of $500 or less that can be used for emergency needs such as basic living expenses, to include rent, utilities and food, car repairs,

Space mission will only become more important, says AFSPC commander

In order to properly protect America, the Air Force must continue to develop its space capabilities in the years to come, said Gen. C. Robert Kehler, commander of Air Force Space Command. Visiting the 21st Space Wing March 27 and 28, General Kehler stressed the importance of addressing

Peterson hosts area civic leaders