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July 10, 2020
7 SWS welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Blake Hoagland, right, accepted command of the 7th Space Warning Squadron July 10, 2020, during a virtual ceremony at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Col. Mathew Cantore, 21st Operations Group commander, presided virtually and Lt. Col. Charles Sandusky, left, was the out-going commander.
July 9, 2020
SecAF beholds Alaska airpower during visit, emphasizes Arctic’s importance to national security

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett toured Arctic locations and visited with Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing and 168th Wing July 7-9, 2020.While at Eielson, Barrett got an in-depth look at the 353rd Combat Training Squadron and 18th Aggressor Squadron missions and their roles for Pacific
July 9, 2020
21st Communications Squadron receives new commander

Lt. Col. Heidi L. Dexter assumes command of the 21st Communications Squadron at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colorado, July 8, 2020. Dexter entered the U.S. Air Force in 2001 as a communications officer and was previously assigned as the Chief Knowledge Management officer at Barksdale AFB,
July 9, 2020
Airman saves life, becomes Hometown Hero

Returning from a 2019 road trip to the top of Pikes Peak, a 14,115-foot-tall mountain near Colorado Springs, Leon noticed a group of people looking over the guard rail. To her surprise, she discovered a man had attempted suicide. Leon and two other men rushed down to assess the situation.
July 9, 2020
12th SWS changes command at Thule AB

Lt. Col. Jared Smith (left), relinquished command to Lt. Col. Brandon Alford (right), during a change of command ceremony held at Thule Air Base, Greenland, on June 24, 2020. The ceremony was officiated in absentia by Col. Matthew Cantore, 21st Operations Group commander, due to travel guidance of
July 8, 2020
Thule's 821st SPTS welcomes new commander

Maj. Curtis Lloyd, incoming 821st Support Squadron commander, took command of the 821 SPTS July 8, 2020, during a ceremony at Thule Air Base, Greenland. (Courtesy photo)
July 5, 2020
Peterson youth center set to temporarily close due to positive COVID cases

Peterson youth center temporarily closes Monday, July 6, 2020, due to three positive Coronavirus test results.
June 30, 2020
21 MDS changes command

Col. Patrick Pohle, 21st Medical Group commander, left, and Lt. Col. Joanna Jaminska, incoming 21st Medical Squadron commander, participate in a change of command ceremony June 29, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Jaminska took command of the 21st MDS, which is responsible for providing
June 26, 2020
Parents: Where are your children?

To ensure Colorado laws are being complied with, Peterson Air Force Base has developed the requirements and minimum ages for children to be left unattended. It's important to remember, however, that parents and guardians must consider the physical, emotional and psychological maturity of their
June 26, 2020
Team Pete Summer Safety Tips

Summer safety tips for members at Peterson AFB. (Graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)