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Nov. 17, 2017
Colorado reservists battle against simulated cyber threats during 'Capture the Flag' event

Staff Sgt. Evan Pickard a cyber warfare operations technician assigned to the 960th Network Operations Squadron reviews computer coding during a "Capture the Flag" cyber operations challenge at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Nov. 4, 2017. Members of the 302nd Communications Flight and 960th NOS
Nov. 15, 2017
AFSPC Unveils Tribute to Astronaut Airmen

A group of astronaut Airmen along with Gen. Jay Raymond, Air Force Space Command commander, unveiled a new heritage display at AFSPC headquarters here, Nov. 13, 2017.
Nov. 15, 2017
First Stop Initiative improves access to mental and behavioral health care

Navigating a complex healthcare system and seeking out a mental health specialist can be overwhelming and time consuming. As a result, many are reluctant to address treatable mental health concerns. To make it easier for patients, the Air Force has implemented a program called First Stop Initiative,
Nov. 14, 2017
Condor Crest comes to Peterson

During the week of November 6-9, several events took place across the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado to keep Airmen ready for any circumstance. Events included Shelter-In-Place, lockdown, active shooter, bomb explosions, child abduction, a mass casualty event and more.
Nov. 14, 2017
Air Force men and women finish second, third in the 2017 Armed Forces Basketball Championship

The Air Force men finished second for the second year in a row, while the women bounced back from early disappointments.
Nov. 14, 2017
Air Force diabetes prevention program shows promising results

With 1 in 3 Americans at risk for diabetes, researchers and health professionals at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center in San Antonio, found it critical to implement and test the Group Lifestyle Balance program. The GLB program is a diabetes prevention program that was originally developed
Nov. 14, 2017
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
Nov. 13, 2017
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
Nov. 10, 2017
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
Nov. 9, 2017
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.