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Feb. 6, 2018
Top 10 Facts about Peterson You May Not Know

From indoor rock climbing to a community garden, there’s more to Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado than meets the eye. Whether you’ve been stationed here for a couple years, are brand new or still on your way, here are our top 10 facts about Peterson AFB you may not know.
Feb. 6, 2018
Once in a super blue blood moon

Super blue blood moon. The name sounds like something from a science fantasy story, but North America had the best view of this lunar event on Jan. 31, 2018. According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), it is the rare combination of three different lunar events. So rare,
Feb. 5, 2018
NORAD & NORTHCOM Academic Symposium 2017

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) hosted its second annual two-day Academic Symposium Dec. 4-5 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Feb. 1, 2018
TRICARE: New and Improved

TRICARE enacted new changes to their policies to help modernize the health care system to better serve military members, their families and retirees Jan. 1, 2018 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Listed below are a few changes that have already gone into effect and the pharmacy changes to expect
Jan. 30, 2018
561st NOS assists with 1,000 food boxes for local food banks, homeless

Active duty, civilians, contractors and dependents from the 561st Network Operations Squadron at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, assisted with about 1,000 boxes of food for the 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Care and Share Food Bank Event, Jan. 15, 2018.
Jan. 29, 2018
Cavalier AFS Fire Response

News of a large structure fire at the Boyd Square Building, Langdon, North Dakota (ND), prompted a mutual aid assistance call and response from the Cavalier Air Force Station Fire Department (CAFS FD) around 10pm on 4 January 2018. Officer Cory Laxdal, Driver-Operator Carl Sauer, along with
Jan. 29, 2018
Carbon Monoxide: the Silent Threat

“Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning not linked to fires, more than 20,000 visit the emergency room, and more than 4,000 are hospitalized, “ according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jan. 29, 2018
Past the thin red line: Be courteous when driving on base

For some, waking up in the morning comes with a fairly regular routine. This may include hitting the off button on the alarm clock at 5:30 a.m., taking a 10-minute shower, eating breakfast and heading out the door.
Jan. 29, 2018
Bataan Memorial Death March: 26 miles of high desert and perseverance

The Bataan Memorial Death March is a challenging 26.2-mile trek through the desert terrain of the White Sands Missile Range. The march honors heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II.
Jan. 26, 2018
Airman upholds Trusted Care principles

For U.S. Air Force MSgt Ashley Strong, delivering patient-centered Trusted Care is more than a policy. For this Air Force dental flight chief, Trusted Care is about using the expertise and experiences of all Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) Airmen at every level to find better ways to provide