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Oct. 31, 2017
Take Command: Changes to TRICARE disenrollment coming in 2018

As part of the changes coming to TRICARE on Jan. 1, 2018, there will be new rules affecting disenrollment.
Oct. 31, 2017
A ghoulish good time at Peterson Air Force Base

Members of the 21st Medical Group Family Health Team C show-off their costumes while in the medical group Oct. 31, 2017 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Members were encouraged to dress in costume to celebrate Halloween. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Erica Picariello)
Oct. 31, 2017
AOPA distinguished flight school: Peterson Aero Club achieves firsts with recognition

Emerging from a pool of 1,048 evaluated flight schools, Rocky Mountain Flight Training Center, also known as the Peterson Aero Club, was one of the top 8.5 percent to be recognized as a 2017 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Training Experience Awards Distinguished Flight School.
Oct. 27, 2017
Airman readiness: Taking care of the body starts with the mouth

Before reaching for that mid-afternoon soda or in to that bowl of office candy, you might want to think about how well you are keeping your mouth clean. The mouth is an important part of the body and can affect overall health. October is Dental Hygiene Month and, according to Air Force dental
Oct. 25, 2017
20th SPCS serves as example for Japanese SSA development

Three members of the Japanese Space Situational Awareness Policy office visited Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 4, 2017, as part of an effort to encourage Japan's development of its SSA mission area and dedicated space surveillance squadron.
Oct. 25, 2017
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Inclusion drives innovation

October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This month provided a chance for us to show our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and advancing individuals with disabilities throughout our workforce. We also have the chance to recognize many important contributions that our disabled
Oct. 25, 2017
16th SPCS Defenders of critical satellite communications

More than 1,800 unclassified spacecraft are being tracked as they orbit earth, according to Space-tracl.org, the public data base for such items. They are communicating with receivers on the ground as well as each other. Who is watching to make sure none of those signals are nefarious, aimed at
Oct. 24, 2017
2nd Space Battalion activation ceremony

The colors of 2nd Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, were unfurled for the first time during an activation ceremony Oct. 16 here.
Oct. 24, 2017
Zombies! Run!

Jiri Rivera shows off his zombie-self during the Zombie Tunnel 5k Fun Run at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colorado, Oct. 20, 2017. The run was open to Front Range military members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Tracy)
Oct. 24, 2017
Riding a wave of innovation

Staff Sgt. Jason Turton, Airfield Management Operations supervisor, relishes the challenge of bringing both transient and scheduled aircraft onto the base in the safest, most efficient way. Whether it is a distinguished visitor, military aircraft needing a secure landing facility or high altitude