FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado ~ 19 JAN 2010

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado

Peterson Air Force Base is a base of the United States Air Force located at Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States and it provides runways for the adjacent City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport under a shared joint civil-military airport arrangement. It was named in honor of 1st Lt Edward Joseph Peterson who was killed in a crash at the base.

Peterson AFB is home to the United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), AFSPC's 21st Space Wing (21 SW), Army Space Command, and the Air Force Reserve Command's 302d Airlift Wing (302 AW). The 21 SW serves as host unit for Peterson AFB.

Peterson AFB traces its roots to the Colorado Springs Army Air Base, established on 28 April 1942 at the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport which had been in operation since 1926. The base carried out photo reconnaissance training under the auspices of the Photo Reconnaissance Operational Training Unit (PROTU). On 22 June 1942 Colorado Springs Army Air Base was assigned to the 2d Air Force, headquartered at Fort George Wright, Washington.

The base assumed a new mission in October 1943, that of heavy bomber combat crew training. The 383rd Bomb Group (Heavy) relocated here from Geiger Field in Washington to form the nucleus for a heavy bomber training operation, utilizing the B-24 "Liberator." Before that, "Peterson Field," as the base was commonly called, was assigned to the 3rd Air Force, headquartered at MacDill Field, Tampa, Fla. After October 1943, control of Peterson Field then reverted to the 2nd Air Force, headquartered in downtown Colorado Springs.

Learn More About The History Of Peterson Air Force Base HERE!

The 21st Space Wing, headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., is the Air Force's only organization providing missile warning and space control to unified commanders and combat forces worldwide. They are located in five countries, crossing 13 time zones, consisting of five groups, a director of staff, 39 units at 27 locations. They literally cover the world with their operations.

The 21st SW provides missile warning and space control to North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Strategic Command through a network of command and control units and ground based sensors operated by geographically separated units around the world.

Principal military flight operations at Peterson AFB are currently conducted by the 302d Airlift Wing (302 AW), an Air Mobility Command (AMC)-gained unit of the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC). Previously stationed at the former Rickenbacker AFB, Ohio, the 302 AW relocated to Peterson in 1985 when Rickenbacker converted to an Air National Guard installation.

The 302 AW consists of over 1,200 traditional part-time Air Force Reservists and over 200 full-time Air Reserve Technician (ART), Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and USAF civil service personnel operating and maintaining 13 C-130H Hercules aircraft.

On 28 July 2006, operations formerly conducted in Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) were relocated to Peterson Air Force Base for purposes of efficiency. The Cheyenne Mountain Complex will be left on warm standby until such time the protection of the mountain is again required. NORAD officials no longer feel there is a threat of an intercontinental nuclear attack which could disrupt NORAD's operations.

Learn More About Peterson Air Force Base HERE!

The Peterson Air And Space Museum's mission is to preserve and portray the rich aviation and space history of Colorado Springs and Peterson Air Force Base. It is located within an 8.3 acre Colorado State Historic District. Exhibits feature the WW II Peterson Army Air Base, the Binational (United States and Canadian) North American Aerospace Defense Command, US Air Force and Army Air Defense Commands, and the US Air Force Space Command. The Museum's Airpark collection includes sixteen aircraft and six missiles.

Visit The Peterson Air And Space Museum HERE!

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We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Seven bags the bronze!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii....you’ve been all over the place. Been to Peterson AFB?

[The Mayor]

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January 19, 2010

Never Satisfied But Always Content

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READ: Philippians 3:7-14

I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 3:14

Tiger Woods is clearly the greatest golfer of his generation. His ability to perform under pressure and win is becoming legendary. Yet what motivates Woods is not just winning, it’s his passion for excellence. Despite his great success, Tiger has repeatedly refined his swing in an ongoing effort to improve his game and be a better golfer. His desire for excellence leaves him never satisfied.

The apostle Paul was also driven by a desire for excellence—but in his relationship with Christ. Paul, however, taught that we’re to have balance. While we’re never to be satisfied with our spiritual progress, we’re always to be content in Christ.

In his letter to the Philippians, Paul expressed both realities. While writing from prison, he declared his contentment with life’s circumstances, entrusting them to God’s care (Phil. 4:11). Nevertheless, he refused to be satisfied with his own spiritual progress. He did not count himself to have “apprehended” (to have arrived and achieved it all). Instead, he was committed to pressing on toward the goal (3:13-14).

Learning to balance contentment with a desire for excellence may be the forgotten key to our ongoing spiritual growth and advancement.

I give my life to You, O Lord,
To follow and obey;
Grant me contentment as I strive
For excellence each day. —Sper

Godliness with contentment is great gain. —1 Timothy 6:6

Bible in One Year: Genesis 46-48; Matthew 13:1-30

[SandRat]

Adelaide

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ms b...((HUGS))...a good day for you?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...did you find something to keep yourself busy today? LOL!

[AZamericonnie]

Happy 3rd birthday Adelaide!!!

[SevenofNine]

I think to safe to say Looter guy in Haiti

http://www.news.com.au/world/haiti-earthquake-drunk-looters-desperate-survivors/story-e6frfkyi-1225821100653

Don’t worry about me I live in bottom of basin where I am at I am cool I getting flooded in parking lots near my house everything is cool

[Kathy in Alaska]

A GRATEFUL CHILD
U.S. Army Spc. Brent Nailor, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, passes out humanitarian aid meals to women and children in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Jan. 16, 2010. The squadron established a forward operating base at an abandoned, damaged country club near the embassy. A survivor camp of thousands is situated near the base. DoD photo by Fred W. Baker IIII

UNLOADING SUPPLIES
U.S. Army soldiers unload food and water from a Navy helicopter in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Jan. 16, 2010. The soldiers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, have set up a forward operating base to help establish security and provide humanitarian assistance. DoD photo by Fred W. Baker III

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Not to bad a day..
Forgive me if I’m a little quiet tonight..
I am fine, but Jan 19th is the two year anniversary of Poppa’s passing..
I miss him so much.

[SandRat]

Oh yes... FReep. ((;^)))

[luvie]

Awwww.......(((hugs)))

Rest in peace, Poppa!

Love you, Sis!

[mylife]

Oh (((Ms B)))

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
I know he is in a better place!
How are you this evening?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AZ, for the “white” tribute. d:o)

[luvie]

Great road trip! Thanks for the hard work, you two!

[SandRat]

It’s tough trying to Freep during commercial breaks of 24.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks for the hug!
here’s one for you!
*HUG*

[ConorMacNessa]

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Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Congratulations on your Jets win.