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April 5, 2018
Gold Knight award

Col. Todd Moore, 21st Space Wing commander, presents the 21st SW Gold Knight award to the Force Management Team at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., April 4, 2018. Over the last month, tiger teams were formed to carry out the assigned Military Personnel Flight goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cameron
April 5, 2018
Peterson to implement big change to north gate hours

Peterson Air Force Base patrons can expect to see changes to the north gate’s hours of operation come April 9, 2018.
April 4, 2018
Air Force establishes Pentagon-based AFSPC vice commander position

Lt. Gen. David D. Thompson assumed the newly-created Air Force Space Command Vice Commander position on April 4, after pinning on his third star.
April 4, 2018
Opted into BRS? Don’t forget this important step

A major benefit of the Blended Retirement System (BRS) is the free money you can now get from your service: Each time you contribute to your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement account, your service will match it, up to 5 percent of your pay.
April 3, 2018
Active Duty? Enroll to continue TRICARE coverage after retirement

Retiring from active duty, whether a medical retirement or a regular retirement, is a significant life event. You should know before you retire which TRICARE programs best suit your and your family’s needs.
April 3, 2018
Finding the arts: Airman pursues passions through community

Upon arrival at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, in 2017, one Airman took advantage of local opportunities to further his love for the arts.
April 3, 2018
Airmen honor Staff Sgt. Bieren at Peterson AFB

Airmen from the 21st Space Wing perform the workout of the day in honor of Staff Sgt. Austin Bieren at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 28, 2018. The workout was inspired by Bieren’s workouts and is done to honor and commemorate his death which occurred March 28, 2017.
April 2, 2018
Feeling stressed?

Spring is in the air, and as the weather starts to change, so do our everyday lives. Our to-do lists grow, kids are getting out of school soon, the house needs spring cleaning, tax day is approaching, projects are at work and more.
April 1, 2018
JFSCC tracks Tiangong-1’s reentry over the Pacific Ocean

U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) Joint Force Space Component Command (JFSCC), through the Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC), confirmed Tiangong-1 reentered the Earth’s atmosphere over the southern Pacific Ocean at approximately 5:16 p.m. (PST) April 1, 2018.The JFSCC used the Space
March 30, 2018
Colorado Reserve wings host local civic, military leaders

Col. James DeVere, the 302nd Airlift Wing commander, explains the Reserve wing’s aerial port mission to members of the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC’s Military Affairs Council, Area Chiefs of Staff forum during a meeting hosted by 302nd AW and 310th Space Wing commanders at Peterson Air Force Base,