Volunteers: the heart and soul of the USO

The USO, since 1941, has been many things: a home away from home to our troops, an environment to decompress and relax and a place to enjoy free telephone cards, internet and e-mail access, game room, movie theater and so much more; all for free. With the USO coming to Colorado Springs and its

Peterson sports reporter reflects on base sports legacy

Some articles are easier to write than others. On April 13, the Peterson sports community lost one of its true legends when Gabe Robles suddenly passed away. My personal recollections of Mr.Robles could fill up an entire edition of a newspaper. Rarely have I been around a person who could make me

Cape Cod-based 'Knights' prepare for Guardian Challenge

302nd AW adds new aeromedical evacuation mission

The 34th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron continued its long-standing reputation of creating history when it joined the 302nd Airlift Wing during an activation ceremony and assumption of command held on April 6. The unit has a rich and tradition-laden past that dates back nearly 50 years to its

Eclipse Cyber Café offers free drinks, Internet, entertainment

With its dim lighting, comfortable couches and large selection of coffee drinks, Eclipse Cyber Café looks a lot like the average coffee house. But the café, located in Building 1164, isn't the norm. Actually, it's better. Thanks to sponsorship from the Peterson and Schriever AFB chapels, the café is

LeMay checks out ‘Services’

The ‘LeMay’ team arrives

More power means better warfighter support

A new satellite is circling the Earth. The Wideband Global SATCOM satellite is a reality. This is the most powerful communications satellite in the Department of Defense inventory. It is the first of six satellites that will take over long-haul communications from the legacy constellation, the

Need education? The military’s got funding

As a military spouse, wouldn't it be nice to have a portable, high-demand career? One that could be packed up and taken to a new location every time the family changes duty stations? One that wouldn't require an education funded by pricey student loans or scrimping and saving? A new government

Spouse finds support, satisfaction with Peterson Spouses Club

Looking for a way to connect with the military community, Amy Wren turned to the Peterson Spouses Club when she first arrived in Colorado Springs. "We were planning to live off base, and I wanted some sort of military connection," she said. "There are certain things that only military spouses can