Peterson Space Force Base News

Medical Spotlight: Schriever Family Health Clinic’s Captain Alexander Schloe, MD

Kristian DePue, Staff Writer — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 20:30:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Schloe, Family Medicine physician and medical director, 21st Medical Squadron Schriever Family Health Clinic, is this edition's Medical Spotlight. He was selected to be completed his residency with the USAF Regional Hospital at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, before being stationed at Schriever SFB.

Wounded Warrior program comes to Peterson

Fiona Truant, staff writer — Tue, 24 May 2022 20:12:00 GMT

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, a congressionally-mandated program, held a milestone CARE event on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 13-20, 2022.

21st MDS educates with National Children’s Dental Health Month

Dr. Carissa Maguire and Capt. Renee Smith — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:35:16 GMT

Parents often wonder why taking care of baby teeth are important since they will quickly fall out. However, habits and attitudes are formed at a young age. Placing an emphasis on your child’s dental health now can be a critical step towards them maintaining a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Also, baby teeth are important space holders for permanent teeth. Losing them prematurely due to cavities can create the need for orthodontic intervention in the future.

Peterson Medical Clinic gets a facelift

Airman 1st Class Ryan Prince — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 22:16:28 GMT

On Jan. 24, 2022, the 21st Medical Group celebrated the completion of a three-year military construction project which renovated multiple functions within the 21st MDG Medical Clinic at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado

More Active Troops to Help Take COVID-Related Pressure Off Civilian Hospitals

C. Todd Lopez — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:55:00 GMT

An additional 1,000 active duty service members will be teamed up to deploy to civilian hospitals across the U.S. to help take pressure off medical staffs there as they battle the effects of the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.

P-S GAR elevates to HPCON Bravo Plus

Emily Klinkenborg, Public Affairs Specialist — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:46:00 GMT

The Peterson-Schriever Garrison Commander, U.S. Space Force Col. Shay Warakomski, increased all P-S GAR Colorado installations to Health Protection Condition Bravo Plus, Jan. 5.

How TRICARE pharmacy network changes will affect TRICARE For Life

TRICARE Communications — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Have you heard about the changes coming to the TRICARE retail pharmacy network starting Dec. 15? CVS Pharmacy is joining the network on that date. At the same time, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and some community pharmacies are leaving the network. If you’re a TRICARE For Life beneficiary, you may be wondering how these changes affect the coverage of your current drugs. They don’t.

TRICARE Open Season starts, explore your options

TRICARE Communications — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:27:00 GMT

Autumn is upon us. That means it’s time to consider your health care options for 2022. TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 8 and ends Monday, Dec. 13. If you’re enrolled in or eligible for a TRICARE Prime option or TRICARE Select, open season applies to you. This is your chance to enroll in a health plan or change health plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2022.

Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

Pentagon News — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:05:00 GMT

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work.

UPDATE: Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines for IMAs/PIRR

Pentagon News — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:21:00 GMT

IR Team, Thank you for your service and for continually asking the right questions. As you know,

DAF announces mandatory COVID vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians

Pentagon News — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has released a service implementation plan that requires Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the following dates, unless seeking an exemption.

SECDEF requests mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for military

Jim Garamone — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:30:00 GMT

By mid-September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will request a waiver from President Joe Biden to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for service members, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Jamal Brown on the Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum for Updated Mask Guidelines for All DOD Installations and Other Facilities

U.S. Department of Defense — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:08:00 GMT

Statement by Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Jamal Brown on the Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum for Updated Mask Guidelines for All DOD Installations and Other Facilities

What to know about COVID-19 Delta variant, vaccines

Pentagon News — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:21:00 GMT

The existing vaccines now available to everyone over the age of 12 have proven to be highly effective in preventing the newest COVID-19 Delta variant as well as other versions of the virus, according to Defense Department health officials.