Peterson Space Force Base News

Salute to Service Boot Camp

Senior Airman Brooke Wise — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:08:00 GMT

Service members from local installations participated in the USAA Salute to Service Boot Camp at the UCHealth Training Center in Denver, Colorado, Aug. 29, 2023.

21 SOPS Change of Command

Senior Airman Brooke Wise — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:14:00 GMT

United States Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Knepper took command of the Space Delta 6 – Space Access and Cyberspace Operations 21 Space Operations Squadron located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, June 9, 2023.

Never a Rodeo Without Space

Senior Airman Brooke Wise — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 06:45:00 GMT

U.S. Army Gen. James Dickinson, United States Space Command commander, makes opening remarks before

First USSF SDA site in Chile strengthens space security

Connie Dillon — Wed, 17 May 2023 21:50:11 GMT

The collaborative efforts between the Chilean Air Force, U.S. Southern Command, and U.S. Space Command to advance combined space domain awareness, came to fruition when the half-meter class telescope, typically referred to as a “Raven-class” telescope, was implemented on Cerro Moreno Air Base in Antofagasta, Chile, on March 27, 2023.

Lt Gen Whiting Visit’s SBD 1

Senior Airman Jared Bunn — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:17:00 GMT

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, Space Operations Command commander, visited SBD 1 last week where he recognized team members, toured facilities, and was briefed on current states of bases programs as well as upcoming base infrastructure projects.

Delta 6 Guardians commended for preventing wildfire

Stephen Brady — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 07:20:00 GMT

On Dec. 19, 2022, John Forsett, Manitou Springs fire chief, presented letters of commendation to a

Kaena Point – The watchers on Oahu

Senior Airman Brooke Wise — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:58:00 GMT

Chancy Cabrea, Space Delta 6 – Cyberspace Operations, Satellite Control Network maintainer, is

Space Force’s GPS operations squadron announces safeguards to civil PNT signal

Mike Slater — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:10:00 GMT

Lt. Col. Robert Wray, 2nd Space Operations Squadron commander, announced his unit’s mission will include safeguarding civil Position, Navigation and Timing signals going forward during a presentation at the 62nd Meeting of the Civil GPS Service Interface Committee on Sept. 20, 2022.

4th SOPS engages in Joint Airlift Exercise

Airman 1st Class Ryan Prince — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:15:19 GMT

The 4th Space Operations Squadron from U.S. Space Force Space Delta 8 – Satellite Communications and Navigational Warfare, conducted a contingency airlift exercise for the Mobile Constellation Control Stations system Sept. 14-15, 2022, on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

Space Force reveals official song: ‘Semper Supra’

Pentagon News — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:45:00 GMT

The U.S. Space Force, the newest military branch established in 2019, has officially adopted its own song titled, "Semper Supra" that was unveiled during the 2022 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 20.

15th SPSS: Vigilant Guardians of the Heavens

By Senior Airman Brooke Wise — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:52:00 GMT

Steve Upton, 15th Space Surveillance Squadron, Detachment 1 cyber security systems manager, poses

Having a blast with the 21st EOD flight

Senior Airman Brooke Wise — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:40:00 GMT

Members of the 21st and 302nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flights conducted training and evaluations on shape charge effects and low order demolition techniques at the demolition range on the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, Aug. 10, 2022.

Sgt. Blackman manages satellites with historic squadron

Fiona Truant, staff writer — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 21:51:00 GMT

U.S. Space Force Sgt. Dillon Blackman, formally a 16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron technician assigned to Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, transferred into the newly activated 53rd Space Operations Squadron on July 6, 2022.

Space Base Delta 1 welcomes new commander

Airman 1st Class Kaitlin Castillo — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:09:00 GMT

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – Space Base Delta 1 held its change of command at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, July 11, 2022.

Space Delta 8 gains new commander

Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 19:34:00 GMT

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, Commander of Space Operations Command, passes the Space Delta 8 - Satellite Communication and Navigation Warfare guidon to incoming DEL 8 commander, U.S. Space Force Col. David A. Pheasant, at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, July 7, 2022. Pheasant assumed command from outgoing DEL 8 commander, U.S. Space Force Col. Matthew E. Holston. DEL 8 provides satellite-based communication and the world’s gold standard for positioning, navigation and timing signals, commonly known as GPS. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Lekendrick Stallworth)

Schriever SFB welcomes new space squadron, commander

Emily Klinkenborg, Public Affairs Specialist — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:14:00 GMT

The 53rd Space Operations Squadron unfurled their colors during an activation ceremony at The Hub on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, June 29, 2022. The activation of 53rd SOPS, assigned under Space Delta 8 – Satellite Communications and Navigational Warfare, signified the transfer of the 53rd Signal Battalion from a U.S. Army unit to the newest space operation squadron in the U.S. Space Force.

USSF releases grooming, uniform policy updates

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Tue, 24 May 2022 14:11:00 GMT

In a Space Force Guidance Memorandum published today, the Space Force announced updates to grooming

Guardian spouse named Military Spouse of the Year

Tech. Sgt. Areca T. Wilson — Fri, 06 May 2022 16:22:00 GMT

Sarah Streyder was recognized, during a ceremony May 5, as the Armed Forces Insurance Space Force

Key Guides Get Updates to Help Airmen Succeed

Pentagon News — Fri, 06 May 2022 16:12:00 GMT

The Air Force updated the contents of "The Enlisted Force Structure" and "The Profession of Arms: Our Core Values," commonly known among airmen as the "brown" and "blue" books.

Celebrating Spouses of Guardians, Airmen

Pentagon News — Fri, 06 May 2022 15:56:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force honors the service the service, sacrifice and contributions of the spouses of airmen and guardians.