West Gate project on schedule

Sitting in traffic at the North and East gates might seem frustrating now, but, in a couple of months, it will all be a distant memory. Contractors are working six days a week putting the finishing touches on the $12.7 million renovation project, which is nearly 80 percent complete. Barring any fall

Boxing takes spotlight with UFC at STRIPES

The Ultimate Fighting Championship, one of the most anticipated sporting events, will be televised live at 8 p.m. Sept. 22 at STRIPES Pub; doors open at 5 p.m. and admission is free. The UFC uses interdisciplinary forms of fighting including jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, boxing, kickboxing and wrestling

BTZ promotion

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New ABUs flying off shelves

Airmen from as far away as F.E. Warren and Buckley Air Force bases are flocking to Peterson for one thing - the new Airman Battle Uniform. The Military Clothing Sales Store here is one of only 13 in the nation currently selling the new uniform, and the store is having a hard time keeping them on the

A mother's salute

Working dog competition tests K9's noses

Police dogs and their human counterparts converged on Peterson Sept. 7, but they weren't here for an emergency - just some friendly competition. Seven canine teams gathered at Hangar 119 for an afternoon of explosives detection, part of the fourth annual Rocky Mountain Canine Trials. Organized by

Peterson to spend week honoring POWs, MIAs

And you thought running for an hour was tough. On Sept. 20, dozens of Airmen here will participate in a 24-hour run to recognize POW/MIA week. Trading off every half hour, 48 different teams will run around Peterson carrying the POW/MIA flag. They'll end at the Base Chapel on Sept. 21, capping the

Stripes Pub offers new option for Airmen

Food and drink specials and prize giveaways lured Tech. Sgt. Tracey King to the grand opening of Stripes Pub Sept. 6. But, after spending a few minutes at the new pub and grill at The Club, Sergeant King said it won't take freebies to bring him back the next time. "I'm glad this is here," he said.

Power Hour makes homework fun, easy

Like most eight year olds, Michael isn't too fond of homework. "It isn't fun for me," he said. "You have to do it at home and you have it every day." But the Power Hour program at Peterson's Youth Center is trying to change the minds of kids like Michael. Every Monday through Thursday after school,