Army soldiers line up to board a C-130 aircraft.

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  • WWII veterans share war stories, heritage

    They arrived at the Peterson Air Force Base Officers' Club armed with enough stories to last a lifetime. "They" were 10 World War II veterans from The Greatest Generation Foundation and were the center of attention for the capacity crowd from the 302nd Airlift Wing who gathered to hear their stories

  • Senate confirms Donley to be next secretary of Air Force

    Michael B. Donley will be the next secretary of the Air Force based on an Oct. 2 Senate confirmation vote here. Secretary Donley had been designated by the president to begin serving as acting secretary on June 21, 2008. The former director of administration and management for the Defense

  • TRICARE tips for breast cancer prevention

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 180,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2008, making breast cancer the second most common form of cancer in American women. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to one of the most

  • Start Planning for SnoFest ’09

    SnoFest 2009 is just around the corner. Start planning now for the 19th annual military snow sports weekend, Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2009, at Keystone Resort in Colorado. SnoFest features a variety of activities geared just for members of the military community and their guests, including competitive ski

  • The OPSEC age

    In 1941, we had our first real computer called the Z-3. By 1971, we had e-mail. In 1989, the World Wide Web. Wireless devices by the year 2000. Additional wonders of technology increase every decade. What are the consequences of all this "progress" and technological change? Did personal or mission

  • Presidential Election: Do's and Don'ts During Election Season

    With the Presidential election fast-approaching, it is important that Air Force members remember their rights and responsibilities regarding political activities. This article is not intended to be a complete guide, but rather a quick reference on the "Do's" and "Don'ts" for big issues that arise

  • Air Force Reservists honor WWII Women Airforce Service Pilots

    As the Reserve C-130 parked and engines were shut down, the all-female aircrew from the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. took off their headsets and began unbuckling and climbing out of their seats to get to the back of the aircraft. They were hoping to get a good look through the

  • Flu vaccines available on Peterson

     The end of summer signals the start of snowy weather, winter holidays and - worst of all - flu season. The 21st Medical Group has kicked off the flu season by vaccinating its active duty members. Flu vaccinations will be available at the Peterson AFB Auditorium on Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,