Youth Center drive nets coats for the needy

Thanks to the R.P. Lee Youth Center here, Colorado's chilly winter won't be quite as harsh for many of the area's needy. The center's families and staff collected five large boxes of coats in January to donate to the Colorado Springs' Marian House, a local charity and soup kitchen. Kelley

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Peterson kicks off AFAF campaign March 3

This year's local Air Force Assistance Fund "Commitment to Caring" campaign, from March 3 to Apr. 11, provides Airmen the opportunity to contribute to any of the four official Air Force charitable organizations. Now in its 33rd year, 100 percent of designated AFAF contributions will benefit

PICC consolidates emergency response

When emergency personnel respond to an incident, time is of the essence. Now there's a one stop notification procedure in place to make sure emergency personnel get where they're needed as quickly as possible. The Peterson Installation Control Center is the high speed, low drag, answer the 21st

Force shaping could come to a halt, CMSAF says

If the Air Force can find the funds, its multi-year force shaping plan could be modified to meet current mission demands and sister-service end-strength adjustments, said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley. Stopping at Peterson for an enlisted call Feb. 14, Chief McKinley said the

Med clinic parking, main entrance to close

The medical clinic here has temporarily closed its main parking lot and entrance due to construction. As of Feb. 16, patients are no longer able to use the clinic's southeast parking lot or entrance. Instead, all customers must access the clinic from Vincent Street, just off Stewart Avenue. Parking

New campaign to help base employees with finances

Drowning in debt? Confused about investing? Interested in saving more of that paycheck? A new program on Peterson could help. Beginning this month, the Military Saves campaign is aimed at helping base personnel and their families get their finances in order. The program, which was launched military

MPF begins transition to 'MPS'

New look, new people and improved customer service. These are just some of the features the Military Personnel Section incorporates for Peterson and 21st Space Wing members alike. Formally known as the Military Personnel Flight, or MPF, the MPS is an Air Force-directed consolidation effort and Air

Dental squadron gives kids lessons in oral health

Thanks to the 21st Dental Squadron, parents here might have an easier time getting their kids to brush their teeth this month. In honor of National Children's Dental Health Month, the dental squadron is visiting the Peterson's child development centers, the R.P. Lee Youth Center and local elementary

Snow crews work to keep Peterson’s roads safe, clear

When weather gives Peterson employees a two-hour delay, most people hit their snooze alarm and roll over for a few more hours. But Peterson's 14-member heavy hardware shop, part of the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, doesn't have such a luxury. Responsible for clearing the base's roads, parking lots