FREE kicks off on the Front Range

The Front Range Exercise and Evaluation kicked off Monday, April 22, 2019, across military installations on the Front Range.The exercise was designed to test installation personnel’s ability to effectively respond to unplanned crisis events.On Peterson Air Force Base, day one started off with a

Space brigade officially moves to Fort Carson

A ribbon cutting ceremony took place outside the 1st Space Brigade’s newly renovated facility here April 11, 2019 to signify the official transfer of their headquarters to Fort Carson.U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, 1st Space Bde., which stood up in 2001,

Providing leadership at the Airpower Leadership Academy

The Airpower Leadership Academy on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, provides an academic environment fused with positive guidance, mentorship and passion. The academy is led by an experienced group of Senior Noncommissioned Officers.“The ALA first started in Korea and has been spreading across the

20th SPCS radar celebrates golden anniversary

The 20th Space Control Squadron celebrated the AN/FPS-85 radar’s 50th anniversary in a ceremony April 18, 2019 at Site C-6, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Presiding over the ceremony was Col. Sam Johnson, 21st Space Wing vice commander and Lt. Col. David Tipton, 20th SPCS commander. “We are honored

Financial Literacy Month events to emphasize education for teens

April is Financial Literacy Month and the Airman & Family Readiness Center is hoping to educate service members and their families on the whys and hows of building a financially secure future. Victor Villarreal, personal finance manager with the AFRC, knows that financial responsibility starts

Preventing child abuse starts with educating and supporting parents and children alike

April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Family advocacy intervention specialist Kim Vehige and her associates in the Family Advocacy Program offer a wide range of programs and classes. Vehige said that education and support can help keep parents out of situations that can lead to

The difference between Shelter-In-Place and Lockdown

Knowing the difference between shelter-in-place (SIP) and lockdown could save your life. Most military personnel know the difference, but what if you’re a civilian who lives or works on a military installation? Have you been educated on the differences between SIP and lockdown?

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Symposium

On April 4th 2019, the 21st Space Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate conducted a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention symposium here at Peterson Air Force Base for command leadership, superintendents and supervisors.

SAPR Dodgeball Tournament

Speaking, reading and understanding foreign languages

The Air Force’s Language Enabled Airman Program at Peterson Air Force Base helps increase Airman’s cross-cultural competency to meet the Air Force’s global mission requirements.