Family Services and Airman’s Attic: a marriage of convenience Published April 28, 2008 By Kathy Latzke Peterson Airman and Family Readiness Center PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Due to recent changes in locations, Peterson members can find both the Family Services and Airman's Attic organizations co-located in Bldg 1425 on base. Located in the now-closed base exchange and commissary facilities across from the base chapel, the new location is more accessible, making it more convenient for customers to carry items to their vehicles. Volunteers are on hand to help members with their family and personal needs in the form of several programs: - The Loan Locker is one of the primary programs. Whenever an individual or family is moving to or from Peterson, the Loan Locker has items available, on loan, to provide the necessities until their household goods are delivered. Some examples of items found at the Loan Locker include futons (sleeping mattresses), dishes, pots and pans, irons, folding tables and chairs. High chairs, portable baby beds and strollers are also available. - The Layette Program provides free baby items for newborns of E-5s and below. Items include baby blankets, sweaters, hats and bath towels. - The Airman's Attic provides free uniforms, children's clothes, furniture and household items to E-5s and below. Recent generous donations have allowed the Airman's Attic to be well-stocked and ready to assist Peterson-assigned Airmen. Family Services and the Airman's Attic exist to make life a little less stressful for Peterson servicemembers and their families. Volunteers believe these recent changes will provide improved services for the base.