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Jan. 5, 2018
Take command: Increases to TRICARE Pharmacy copayments coming

On Feb 1, 2018, copayments for prescription drugs at TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery and retail pharmacies will increase. These changes are required by law and affect TRICARE beneficiaries who are not active duty service members.
Jan. 5, 2018
Medically ready to be mission ready

From periodic health assessments to regular dental exams, every Airman should know the importance of maintaining their Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) at all times.
Jan. 4, 2018
Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1

One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018, with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.
Jan. 4, 2018
AFRL's advanced multi-junction solar cells deliver high efficiency, reduced costs for space

Experts at the Air Force Research Laboratory continue to expand the scope of their technological expertise, rising above the Earth’s surface to meet the power needs of next generation military spacecraft.A collaborative effort between the AFRL Materials and Manufacturing and Space Vehicles
Jan. 4, 2018
Air Force saves Airmen time, no longer requires first year evaluations

Air Force officials announced Jan. 4, 2018, Enlisted Performance Reports are no longer required for regular Air Force Airmen in the grade of airman first class and below with less than 36 months’ Time-In-Service or Air Reserve Component Airmen below the grade of senior airman.
Jan. 3, 2018
Area leadership meeting

Fred Brooks, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron environmental element chief, speaks at the Area Chiefs of Staff meeting on Peterson AFB, Colorado Dec. 20 2017. ACOS discussed the Air Force Community Partnership program and its benefits to the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Justin
Dec. 29, 2017
Please Do Not Pet

Most people generally know the tasks the military working dog performs throughout the military. Whether it’s working security, conducting patrols or aiding security forces, MWD’s are synonymous with life in the military. But what most people on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, might not know is
Dec. 27, 2017
Goodbye 2017… Hello 2018

2017 brought forth numerous memorable events at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. These are some of the notable events that took place.
Dec. 27, 2017
Road construction at Peterson AFB west gate

Road improvements outside the west gate at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado are scheduled to begin the first week of Jan. 2018. Street lights will be placed at Stewart Avenue and Airport Road to help the flow of traffic during construction of a FedEx freight facility in February. (Courtesy graphic)
Dec. 27, 2017
COBRA DANE Radar:Protecting the U.S. from abroad

The COBRA DANE radar, a single faced ground-based, phased-array radar at Eareckson Air Station, Alaska, is a large and powerful radar located on the island of Shemya, in the Alaskan Aleutian Islands, that can detect objects up to 2,000 miles away.