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Jan. 16, 2018
From the land of ice, ringette champion dominates

While on her first leave from the Air Force, Airman 1st Class Carlye Thompson, 21st Security Forces Squadron entry controller, competed in a sport not many are familiar with. Thompson competed with 18 other teammates from Team USA at the World Ringette Championship in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada,
Jan. 10, 2018
Peterson leadership participates in fitness assessments

The new year is well-known for being associated with new goals, but the holiday isn’t the reason why Col. Todd Moore, 21st Space Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 21st Space Wing command chief, chose to participate in a fitness assessment at the Health Promotion Office in the
Jan. 9, 2018
Resolve to be better in 2018

At the beginning of each year Airmen at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado ring in the New Year with resolutions. The list of possible resolutions is endless. Some of the more popular ones include drink less alcohol, eat healthier food, get a better education or job, get fit, and manage debt and
Jan. 9, 2018
Get ready! FamCamp is coming to Peterson

In 2019, the Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, will no longer be able to say it’s the only Air Force installation in Colorado without a FamCamp.
Jan. 9, 2018
Volunteering with the Stars

She felt exhausted, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Seeing what these children went through on a daily basis was enough to break her heart. To her they were so strong, and being able to give them a safe place to be vulnerable was an amazing opportunity. All she wanted to do was to hug them
Jan. 9, 2018
Team Pete Airman selected for Air Force wrestling team tryouts

Senior Airman Christen Hunt, 21st Medical Group, health service management, family health, is competing at the 2018 All-Air Force Wrestling Trial Camp at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, from Jan. 3-21, in hopes of representing Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. If he wins he will
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