Steppin' up

Peterson going strong as 65th anniversary approaches

With the breathtaking Rocky Mountains in the background, Peterson Air Force Base has long been a fixture in Air Force life. Originally Colorado Springs Army Air Field, the base was renamed in late 1942 for 1st Lt. Edward J. Peterson, a Coloradoan killed that year in the crash of an F-4 Lightning,

Up and away

Air Force officials announce promotions to major

Air Force board members announced Dec. 19 their selection of 2,518 captains for promotion to major. Forty-six of them were from Team Pete. The promotees include: 21st Space Wing: Brian Bone Scott Hamilton Kyle Pumroy William Schmidt Alesandro Smith Philip Stevens Michelle Tetzlaff Jerade Tipton Mia

Happy holidays

Safety Day at 100th GMD 'convinces' Soldiers to belt up

A machine simulating a car making a panic stop at a mere 5 mph "convinced" 100th Missile Defense Brigade (Ground-based Midcourse Defense) Soldiers here that wearing a seat-belt was the smart thing to do. The machine, a "seatbelt sled" appropriately named "The Convincer," was brought by the Colorado

Julemand Festival a success

Thule Air Base held its annual Julemand Festival Nov 25 raising more than $5,520. Operation Julemand - Julemand is the Danish word for Santa Claus - is an ongoing annual base fundraiser that benefits approximately 250 children in Qaanaaq, a municipality of about 900 people located 75 miles northwest

Santa pays visit to holiday party

Tennis courts service up

Recent weather has not been conducive to playing outdoor sports like tennis, but when the opportunity arises and players head for a game of tennis here, they will notice significant improvements to the courts. "All four of the Peterson Fitness Center tennis courts are receiving a major face lift:

DFAS announces schedule for release of tax statements

Servicemembers, military retirees and annuitants, and federal civilian employees paid by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service can expect to receive their 2006 tax statements beginning this month, DFAS officials announced Monday. DFAS customers with access to the secure, Web-based "myPay"