Peterson opened a new commissary and base exchange complex in 2007. The building hosts more than 110,000 square feet, and is home to the second largest commissary in the world. The complex is located on the east side of base, on Pete East.

The commissary is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The commissary is also open 30 minutes prior to posted hours to accommodate handicapped customers. Call (719) 556-7765 or DSN 834-7765 for information.

The base exchange sells compact disks and tapes, jewelry, clothing, camera, radio, television and stereo equipment, major appliances, magazines, luggage, and many other convenience items. There is also a Colorado souvenir shop.

Other services includes a huge food court, beauty and barber shops, optical center, and a watch repair shop. All stores accept major national credit cards. The main exchange hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

The Military Clothing Sales Store, in the BX and commissary mall, has military clothing items and an alterations shop.

There are two service stations on Peterson. One is a self-service facility in Building 1360. It provides repair and vehicle maintenance service. The other service station is at the Shoppette, next to family housing. The service station and the Shoppette are open 24 hours a day. The Shoppette carries beverages, food, magazines, health and beauty aids, and pet supplies. The Shoppette's package store offers non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, and limited party supplies.

The American Red Cross office serves the Peterson Complex, U.S. Air Force Academy, and other geographically separated units. Call (719) 556-7590 or DSN 834-7590 for more information. For emergency service please call the 24 hour emergency line at (877) 272-7337.

The Airman and Family Readiness Center's (A&FRC) mission is to support mission readiness and retention by providing active duty members, military families, civilians, and retirees with resources essential to meeting both professional and personal needs.

Nearly 60 individual services are provided in the areas of personal and family readiness, transition assistance, personal financial management, spouse employment, family life education, relocation, Air Force Aid assistance, volunteer opportunities, and information and referral. The A&FRC also mans the Family Assistance Center (FAC) during times of crisis or natural disaster and maintains a phone bank (556-0456) to provide updated information on the current situation. Services are available to all military ID card holders (including activated Guard and Reservists). The A&FRC is located in Building 350, Room 1016, and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For additional information, please call (719) 556-6141 or DSN: 834-6141 or visit the A&FRC Web site at http://www.peterson.af.mil (People Helping People link).

The Peterson Spouses Club provides support to all spouses. Membership is open to all spouses, regardless of sponsor's rank. Peterson's Officers' Wives Club and the Enlisted Spouses Club combined to provide support to all spouses. Club members look forward to meeting new spouses, and increasing the availability to one another through this organization. The club also supports a variety of charities. For more information, go to: http://www.petersonspousesclub.com.

The Peterson Spouses Club operates a thrift shop. You'll come for the selection and stay for bargain prices. The thrift shop is in Building 615 and is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. The thrift shop is closed in July. For more information, call (719) 596-4463.