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  • Broncos honor Airmen

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Master Sgt. Derek Geske, 21st Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in-charge of training, briefs members of the Denver Broncos on training procedures Nov. 8, 2017 at the 21 SFS training facility at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Current and former

  • Enroll, change federal benefits during Open Season through Dec. 11

    This year's Federal Benefits Open Season runs from today through Monday, Dec. 11, and includes the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) and the Federal Flexible Spending Account (FSAFEDS) program. Open Season gives

  • Air Force Reserve MAFFS leader retires after 32 years of service

    After 32 years of Air Force service, nearly 20 deployments and close to 10,000 flying hours, including more than 1,000 combat hours, the 302nd Airlift Wing chief of aerial firefighting and C-130 aircraft commander retired during a ceremony here.Lt. Col. Luke Thompson was sent off in the same fashion

  • Take command: Enroll now for 2018 TRICARE coverage

    On Jan. 1, 2018, there are a number of changes coming to your TRICARE benefit. This includes a change to the current TRICARE regions. The current three regions (North, South and West) will become two regions (East and West). There will be new regional contractors for the new East and West regions.

  • Mental health heads down range

    Senior Airman Brittany Edwards, the noncommissioned officer in charge of mental health, deployed from the 96th Medical Operation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida., puts on her helmet will visiting Airmen stationed at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia., Oct. 25, 2017. The 386th

  • 16th SPCS: Keeping lines of communication open

    With GPS leading the way, modern military forces rely upon satellite signals to guide them in fulfilling a plethora of missions. The 16th Space Control Squadron, located on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, is defending against sources of electromagnetic interference on U.S. military and commercial

  • Exercise Global Thunder/Vigilant Shield

    A firefighter from the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station Fire checks a passageway for smoke during a training exercise at Cheyenne Mountain AFS, Colorado, Nov. 3, 2017. The training was conducted in support of exercise Global Thunder/Vigilant Shield, an exercise designed to test the readiness of

  • AFJROTC visits Peterson AFB

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students pose for a group photo on the flight line at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 2, 2017. The AFJROTC mission is to develop people of character dedicated to serving their nation and community. (U.S. Air

  • Fitness is a family affair: Siblings head to competition

    The Air Force’s first-ever Alpha Warrior Final Battle will be held at Retama Park in San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 11, 2017. The top male and female winners from 15-regional competitions, as well as the top 10 male and female competitors with the best runs from across the Air Force will compete for the

  • AFSPC brings the heat

    During a recent visit to the Denver-Metro area, Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson utilized the Buckley Air Force Base flightline for the security and safety of Air Force Two. This visit allowed Team Buckley to demonstrate their ability to solve a problem