Free camp will help children of deployed servicemembers

Children of servicemembers about to deploy will be able to attend a unique day camp this summer - free of charge. Character Concepts, a nonprofit foundation run by the Aesir Group, a business education firm, is organizing two four-day camps for children that will use games, classes and team-building

ESOHCAMP assessors teach, learn to improve base safety

Teams of workers here were busy poring over legal codes, checking out pesticide tanks and even dumpster diving this month - all in the name of safety. Part of Peterson's ESOHCAMP - Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment Management Program, the teams of contractors,

Summer brings sex assaults, need for awareness

It happens to at least one out of every six military women. About 10 percent of military men will experience it. And about 85 percent of cases aren't even reported. It's not an injury or sickness - it's sex assault and it's more common than most people think. "If this was a disease, we'd be calling

Wing bids commander goodbye with burgers, gifts

The wing commander now has a few extra items to pack before he leaves Peterson. The wing's various groups showered Col. Jay Santee with gifts - mostly of the tacky and humorous variety - at a farewell barbeque June 15. Colonel Santee is leaving to become vice commander of the 14th Air Force at

Hundreds of volunteers, participants turn out for Sports Day

Capt. Nicole Baert had a busy day at work last week. First there was the 5K run in the morning, followed by a couple of games of dodge ball and volleyball. In between, she managed to grill up some hot dogs and cheer on her friends during a game of tug of war. But Captain Baert wasn't slacking off;

F-22 visits Peterson

Building bands together to help Afghan kids

What can one building of Peterson employees do for a country of needy children in just two days? As it turns out, a lot. After an Airman deployed to Bagram asked for their help, the servicemembers and staff in Building 2025 collected hundreds of toys and clothing items for Afghan children over a

New energy plan aims to conserve energy, money at Peterson

A new energy plan will be rolled out in the coming months to make sure Peterson meets its conservation goals - and maintains its utilities budget. The Energy Excellence Program, a four-pillar blueprint for energy reduction, is being developed to help the base comply with Executive Order 13423,

Command will change, but mission must continue, Santee says

Though he'll be leaving in a couple of weeks, Col. Jay G. Santee, 21st Space Wing commander, would like everyone to continue the work that started while he was here. Giving his final commander's call June 12, Colonel Santee highlighted the advancements made on base over the last few years. During

Changes will ultimately benefit Airmen, says Air Force Chief

An Air Force-wide plan to reduce the number of Airmen while saving money for equipment upgrades will be difficult but, ultimately, beneficial, said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley. Stopping by Peterson June 6 for an enlisted call, Chief McKinley spoke with Airmen about the Air