Peterson Air Force Base
NORAD Observes 55th Anniversary
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating its 55th anniversary.
Spending Cuts Could Cost Colorado $48M In Wages
The Colorado economy could lose more than $48 million in wages over the next few months if automatic spending cuts take effect and the military puts civilian employees on intermittent furloughs without pay, a Colorado Springs business official said Thursday.
Military Considers Joining Fighting Wildfires Sooner
Military and civilian officials are weighing whether to make it easier to call in military planes to help fight wildfires, a top general said Wednesday.
Volunteers Track Santa’s Progress, Answer Calls
Volunteers have pulled on their Santa hats, and are answering phone lines and monitoring wall-size tracking screens as NORAD Tracks Santa begins its 57th annual goodwill mission.
Military Copters, Rescuers From Peterson AFB On Alert For Superstorm
The military has placed helicopters and rescue teams on alert and dispatched medical planners to help cope with the damage from a superstorm on the East Coast.
1932 Law Prevents Military From Initially Offering Aircraft To Fight Wildfires
Wildfires destroyed some 600 homes and burned more than 100,000 acres in Colorado during the past two months and several homeowners contacted 4 On Your Side Investigator Rick Sallinger to ask where the military was when the fires broke out.
Obama Visits Colorado To Tour Wildfire Damage
President Barack Obama will tour wildfire-stricken Colorado Friday, where thousands of people have been displaced by out-of-control blazes.
San Diego Firm Wins Contract For Work At Peterson AFB
A San Diego company has been awarded a $7 million contract for advisory and assistance services to the Air Force Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base.
Airman Back In Custody After 2 Days On The Run
An Air Force airman is back in military custody after two days on the run.
Airman Escapes Custody, Still Missing
An Airman assigned to the 21st Space Wing fled from custody Wednesday while returning to Teller County Jail.
