Airman wins spot on U.S. Pan-American, World championship teams

A Peterson Airman will represent the United States in international competition and earned a coveted spot on the U.S.A. Shooting Team after competing in an intense selection match. The three-day competition was the second of two matches used to select the U.S. Pan-American and World Championship

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Community College of the Air Force honors graduates

Months of balancing work, family and school paid off for dozens of Airmen May 18 as they graduated from the Community College of the Air Force. At a ceremony held at The Club, 35 servicemembers received their associate's degrees in subjects ranging from air and space operations technology to

Dining out a huge success

Peterson's Air Force Enlisted Heritage Dining Out May 11 proved to be a huge success, drawing nearly twice the number of servicemembers expected. Roughly 450 attendees turned out for the event, which was held at The Club for all members of Team Pete and their spouses. More important to organizers,

Fitness center fair draws hundreds

Hundreds of servicemembers and civilians stopped by the fitness center May 18 to learn about everything from the latest in "cleansing" products to programs at the YMCA. Drawing roughly 400 attendees, the center's annual Health and Wellness Fair featured dozens of local exhibitors offering booths

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New squadron activates at Peterson

The 16th Space Control Squadron officially activated May 16, adding a unique defensive counter-space unit to Peterson. The new squadron, which has been preparing for its stand up for almost two years, will be in charge of the Rapid Attack Identification Detection Reporting System, or RAIDRS. In use

Blueprint 2050 gate changes to reshape base, city traffic flow

Improvements at each of Peterson's gates over the next few years will likely change the way drivers navigate the base and the city roads around it. Col. Jay Santee, commander of the 21st Space Wing, outlined Peterson's long-term transportation plans during a media conference on Blueprint 2050 May

New NCOA commandant excited about teaching, meeting people

Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Young has spent 21 years in the Air Force, but he counts just two and a half of them as his favorite. A personnel specialist for most of his career, Chief Young spent 30 months working as an instructor at the Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy a year and a