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The Kissing Bug and Chagas Disease

Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment reports that a species of triatomine bug, known more commonly as kissing bugs, has been confirmed in Colorado. While the bugs are known to spread Chagas disease, the species in the U.S. are far less likely to spread Chagas than other species. The 21st Medical Group public health recommends people be aware of all insects during the summer. (Photo courtesy Curtis-Robles et al., licensed under cc-by-4.0)

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The Kissing Bug and Chagas Disease

Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment reports that a species of triatomine bug, known more commonly as kissing bugs, has been confirmed in Colorado. While the bugs are known to spread Chagas disease, the species in the U.S. are far less likely to spread Chagas than other species. The 21st Medical Group public health recommends people be aware of all insects during the summer. (Photo courtesy Curtis-Robles et al., licensed under cc-by-4.0)

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Maintaining proper mental health

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - May marks the 49th anniversary of Mental Health Awareness Month for Airmen and civilians on Peterson Air Force Base. The Mental Health Clinic provides services for Airmen and their families at all times, especially during times of stress, depression, grief, anxiety or mental health crisis. (Graphic Illustration by Robb Lingley)

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Maintaining proper mental health

May marks the 49th anniversary of Mental Health Awareness Month for Airmen and civilians on Peterson Air Force Base. The Mental Health Clinic provides services for Airmen and their families at all times, especially during times of stress, depression, grief, anxiety or mental health crisis. (Graphic Illustration by Robb Lingley)

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Maintaining proper mental health

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - The 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron hung a memorial plaque at a ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of Senior Airman William “Billy” Garber, 21st LRS, air transportation journeyman, at the Bowling Alley on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 17, 2019. Garber passed away Aug. 31, 2019, due to a motorcycle accident in Colorado Springs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Robb Lingley)

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Maintaining proper mental health

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - May marks the 49th anniversary of mental health awareness month for Airmen and civilians on Peterson Air Force Base. The Mental Health Clinic provides services for Airmen and their families at all times, especially during times of stress, depression, grief, anxiety or mental health crisis. (Graphic Illustration by Robb Lingley)

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21st Contracting Squadron Patch

Patch for the 21st Contracting Squadron Located on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

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21st Logistics Readiness Squadron Patch

Patch for the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron located at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

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21st Logistics Readiness Squadron Patch

Patch for the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron located on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

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21st Communications Squadron patch

Patch for the 21st Communications located at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

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The difference between Shelter-In-Place and Lockdown

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Speaking, reading and understanding foreign languages

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The Language Enabled Airmen Program is a career-spanning program that identifies, selects, educates and trains Airmen who have proficiencies in foreign languages to accomplish specific Air Force and Department of Defense missions. According to the Air Force Culture and Language Center, participation in the Language Enable Airman Program is voluntary and is available for active duty officer and enlisted Airmen in most Air Force specialty codes. (Courtesy graphic)

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Authorized travel with the GTCC

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - The Government Travel Charge Card Program provides Airmen with a safe, effective, convenient and commercially available method to pay for expenses associated with official government travel. The Department of Defense policy is that the government-sponsored, contractor-issued travel card should be used to pay for all official travel expenses while on a temporary duty assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Robb Lingley)

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Authorized travel with the GTCC

The Government Travel Charge Card Program provides Airmen with a safe, effective, convenient and commercially available method to pay for expenses associated with official government travel. The Department of Defense policy is that the government-sponsored, contractor-issued travel card should be used to pay for all official travel expenses while on a temporary duty assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Robb Lingley)

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Avoiding the mess of cold stress

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, COLO. - The wind chill chart above includes a frostbite indicator, showing the points where temperature, wind speed and exposure time will produce frostbite on Airmen. A temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 15 mph will produce a wind chill temperature of -19 F. Under these conditions, an Airmen’s exposed skin can freeze in 30 minutes. (Courtesy graphic)

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Peterson AFB combats teenage suicide

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – A panel of local high school students answered questions about teenage suicide Oct. 11, 2018, as part of “Every Voice Matters: What I Wish You Knew,” hosted at the Tierra Vista Community Center on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. A second panel is set for January 2019 at the gym in the R.P. Lee Youth Center. (Courtesy graphic)

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - The 16th Space Control Squadron held an end of mission ceremony for its Ultra-High Frequency Standardized Process for Interference Recognition and Interference Targeting at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, June 18, 2018. 16th SPCS is responsible for operating defensive space control capabilities to achieve flexible and versatile space superiority. (Courtesy graphic)

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2018 Air Force Defender Challenge

Fourteen Security Forces teams from U.S. Air Force major commands, Great Britain and Germany will be testing their skills in realistic weapons scenarios, simulated dismounted operations and grueling combat endurance events as part of the 2018 Air Force Defender Challenge, to be held Sept. 10-13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The team with the most combined points wins the coveted Defender Challenge Championship Trophy. Great Britain has held the trophy since winning it at the last Defender Challenge in 2004.

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#KNOWtheRULES

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – With an increased use of social media and mobile technology, it has been simpler for Airmen and civilians to share their thoughts and opinions around the world about the upcoming elections. Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook are just some of the social media platforms out there for public use. The Department of Defense policy encourages Airmen and civilians to carry out the obligations of citizenship. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Dennis Hoffman)

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