Team Pete talks Independence Day

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - “I’ll be working on the fourth but hopefully will be able to meet up with some friends afterwards,” said Airman 1st Class Kylie Parson, 21st Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 28, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Kotecki)

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Team Pete talks Independence Day

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - “I think I’m going to go up to Denver and hang out with some friends,” said Airman 1st Class Mario James, 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management apprentice, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 28, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Kotecki)

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Team Pete talks Independence Day

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - “We’re headed to New Mexico to visit family, barbecue and hang out by the pool,” said retired Staff Sgt. Al Jones and Zory Jones, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 28, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Kotecki)

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Team Pete talks Independence Day

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - “We’re flying to Ecuador to visit the Galapagos Islands and do some sightseeing,” said Capt. Mark Pratt, U.S. Central Command shared early warning system theater lead, and Capt. Jessica Pratt, 21st Space Wing executive officer, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 28, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Kotecki)

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Team Pete talks Independence Day

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - “I’m inviting some friends over for a house warming barbecue,” said Kelly Chesser, Iron Knight protein bar barista, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 28, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Kotecki)

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Team Pete talks Independence Day

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - “I’ll be joining friends from my Airmen Leadership Class for lots of American, Spanish and Japanese food at a cook out,” said Staff Sgt. Andrea Londoño, 21st Space Wing command section executive administrator, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 28, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Kotecki)

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Team Pete talks Independence Day

Published June 30, 2017

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Knights,

This Fourth of July we celebrate our nation's independence with our families, friends and coworkers. It's a time to enjoy the freedoms and opportunities that we work so hard to protect and defend, as did the many courageous men and women who served before us.

Chief Bronson and I encourage everyone to relax, spend time with your loved ones, and safely enjoy a firework celebration this weekend. Look out for one another, as you always do, and remember our brother and sisters who are in harm's way this holiday weekend. Our nation is so great because of brave and selfless Airmen like you. We salute you and your families for your service.

Happy Independence Day!

Sincerely,

Col. Schiess

DOUGLAS A. SCHIESS, Colonel, USAF
Commander, 21st Space Wing