Peterson commissary opens Aug. 3

Big and colorful with a massive selection of products is how store director Bobby Mings describes the new commissary at Peterson Air Force Base, scheduled to open Aug. 3. "The store is jam-packed with new features and products like fresh sushi and hot rotisserie chicken," Mings said. "We've set our

Vosler NCO Academy helps honor its namesake

The Forrest L. Vosler Noncommissioned Officer Academy here shares more than just a name with a new park in upstate New York. The Forrest L. Vosler Veterans Memorial Park, which opened June 16 in Livonia, N.Y., was partially financed by the school's instructors and students, who purchased and

Retirees gather to learn about healthcare

Peterson welcomed dozens of former Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors July 14 for the base's Retiree Appreciation Day. Retired servicemembers spent the day attending an information fair showcasing civilian and military programs for seniors, followed by a free catered luncheon in Eagle Park. But most of

Bikers converge on Peterson for safety lessons, fun

Hogs. Choppers. Crotch rockets. Harleys. Sport bikes.Whatever you want to call them, dozens of motorcycles converged on Peterson for Motorcycle Safety Day and the Club's Hog Wild celebration July 13. Bikers from all of the town's military installations gathered to barbecue, ogle each others' rides

New pharmacy is larger, more convenient

The staff at Peterson's commissary pharmacy is ready to say goodbye to the "closet" they currently call home. On July 23, they'll move into their updated space at the new base exchange and commissary shopping complex at Pete East. The brand-new facility will feature five service windows, including a

New command at 821st

721st command changes hands

Team Pete deploys Warrior Airmen

Team Pete has about 250 Warrior Airmen deployed around the world. Here's how one of those Airmen are serving their country.Rank and name: Captain Heather LaBarge Home of record: Rhode Island Birth date/location: May 25, Fort Ord, Monterey, Calif. Date entered the Air Force: Oct. 28, 1987 Deployed

Peterson medics help village of El Horno, Honduras

While many Americans were getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July with cookouts, fireworks and family outings, five Airmen from Peterson volunteered their four-day weekend to help those in need. Maj. Lea Thies, Capt. Kimberly Evans, Capt. Brian Lupfer, Master Sgt. Alvaro Magana, and Senior Airman

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