Be sun safe Facts about sunscreen

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting more than 600,000 individuals annually. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one person dies from malignant melanoma every hour. People at high risk of getting melanoma are those who frequently have sunburns, red or

Team Pete cops support Enduring Freedom

Twenty-two members from the 21st Security Forces Squadron are performing a unique mission supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. The two teams, led by Master Sgt. Jason Keyser and Tech. Sgt. John Goodman, left Peterson this spring to attend combat skills training at Eglin AFB, Fla., and then on to

Warrior Airmen deploy worldwide

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: Tech. Sgt. Jason Acre Birth date: May 26, 1971 Home of record: Opelika, Ala. Date entered the Air Force: Feb. 28, 1992 Deployed as: Superintendent, 407th

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