West Nile found in dead bird on base

A dead raven found on base July 26 tested positive for the West Nile Virus, officials said. No human cases have been reported here. The finding is not cause for panic; some wild birds can carry the virus, according to base public health officials. "We don't want to cause alarm with a single dead

Thule lays in supplies during summer season

The annual re-supply of Thule Air Base began July 21 with the arrival of the first vessels of the port season. Thule AB has the Department of Defense's northernmost deep water port. This once-a-year re-supply to the "top of the world" stretches the limits of the joint logistics machine. "It's a

Sammy teaches more than collecting candy; saving money

Hop over Peter Cottontail, there's a new rabbit in town, and he goes by the name of Sammy the Saver. Sammy, also known as "Get in the Habit Rabbit," made a special appearance July 18 for more than 100 children in the Peterson auditorium. Sammy appeared with Sam Renick, author and co-creator of Sammy

Commissary serves up variety

Civilians offer long-term stability, contributions to base

There are about 2,900 civilian employees at Peterson AFB, making up about one third of the work force here. Those civilians harbor hundreds of years of institutional knowledge for Peterson and the Air Force. Here is how one of them makes a difference.Name: Margaret Leibfried Organization: 21st Space

Air Force working on flexibility, says manpower official

In an effort to keep Airmen happier and in the service longer, the Air Force will try to become more flexible in the years ahead, said Craig Duehring, acting assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserves. Visiting Peterson July 26, Mr. Duehring detailed future plans for Air Force

Team Pete warriors upholding democracy

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: Senior Airman Christopher Milburn Birth date July 26, 1984 Home of record: Cleveland, Ohio Date entered the Air Force: Feb. 24, 2004 Deployed as: Armorer, 407th

Unit busy dismantling bombs locally, abroad

Most offices don't have the nose of an old nuclear shell propping open its front door, but Peterson's Explosive Ordinance Detachment isn't your typical office. Instead of pushing papers behind desks all day, the unit's 11 men and women spend their time dismantling bombs, landmines and other

West Gate closes for construction

Drivers accustomed to using Peterson's West Gate will have to find an alternate route in the coming weeks. Starting July 30, the West Gate will be closed for construction until early November. Drivers will be re-routed to Peterson's North and East gates, which will both extend their service hours to

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