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  • Fruits and veggies: Taste the rainbow

    The Health and Wellness Center at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., hosted a Fruit and Veggie - Eat More Tour at the Peterson Commissary on July 21 to educate Airmen about eating healthy and finding ways to make it more enjoyable.

  • Peterson Aquatic Center hosts grand re-opening

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander, his wife Debbie Schiess, and Chief Master Sgt. Idalia Peele, 21st Space Wing command chief, cut the ceremonial ribbon at the Peterson Aquatics Center’s Grand Re-Opening at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., July 15, 2016.

  • Be careful who you ride with

    Bikers of all kinds are found in the area because of their popularity. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations, 8th Field Investigative Squadron, wants military motorcycle riders to be aware of who they ride with and know outlaw motorcycle gangs target service members for recruitment.

  • 21st MDG welcomes new commander

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Col. Scot Spann, 21st Medical Group incoming commander, receives the 21st MDG guidon from Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 24, 2016. The 21st MDG is comprised of more than 550 medical professionals that provide

  • Colorado Springs museum accepts donation of Canadian fighter jet

    On June 24, a third Canadian aircraft was unveiled at the museum’s Airpark. The CF-188A Hornet (tail number 188723) was donated by the Government of Canada to the USAF Heritage Program as a gesture of appreciation for the U.S. and Canada’s longstanding and continued partnership through the North

  • Gold Knight presented to CMAFS 50th planning team

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station 50th Anniversary Planning Team received the Gold Knight Award at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 22, 2016. The Gold Knight Award is a monthly award that recognizes outstanding efforts by a team. The CMAFS 50th Planning

  • Continuing a long, blue line

    After 11 years in the Air Force, Tech. Sgt. Sean Dastas, 21st Operations Support Squadron, decided to stay in what could be called the family business, by re-enlisiting for another four years. The ceremony was performed by Capt. Stephanie Lawton, 9th Medical Operations Squadron, Beale Air Force