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Jan. 25, 2018
Distribution Center to expand outside Peterson’s west gate

The FedEx Distribution Center is expected to begin construction on a new distribution center outside the west gate at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, in February. The City of Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs Airport authority gave its approval for the facility to be built at Stewart Avenue
Jan. 24, 2018
Take command: Urgent care now easier to access

As of Jan. 1, 2018, most TRICARE Prime enrollees no longer need a referral for urgent care visits and point-of-service charges no longer apply for urgent care claims. This change replaces the previous policy, which waived referrals for the first two urgent care visits per year.
Jan. 24, 2018
Heroes at Home event to offer financial advice, guidance

Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, wants to make sure their Airmen, civilians and families know about all the resources offered to them to be financially successful throughout life.
Jan. 24, 2018
Government reopens, Peterson AFB returns to normal operations

All operations on Peterson Air Force Base returned to normal Tuesday, Jan. 23 after President Donald Trump signed continuing resolution H.R. 195 Monday night, the third day of the government shutdown.
Jan. 23, 2018
Two innovative Space Command ideas are in Air Force competition

Air Force Space Command recently nominated two innovative ideas for the Air Force’s Spark Tank competition.
Jan. 23, 2018
Airman upholds the Trusted Care principles through the delivery of efficient care and patient satisfaction

For U.S. Air Force MSgt Ashley Strong, delivering patient-centered Trusted Care is more than a policy. For this Air Force dental flight chief, Trusted Care is about using the expertise and experiences of all Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) Airmen at every level to find better ways to provide
Jan. 22, 2018
Government is reopened

The President of the United States has signed a CR extension through Thursday, February 8, 2018.
Jan. 17, 2018
Plan ahead, learn more about the Survivor Benefit Plan

Every Airman is required to meet with the Airman & Family Readiness Center to decide if they want to be on the Survivor Benefit Plan before they’re cleared for retirement.
Jan. 16, 2018
Things are looking up at Arctic Air Base

Recent missile threats to the United States has the U.S. Military looking up to its northern most installation in Thule Air Base, Greenland. It’s there that the U.S. Air Force monitors the skies for missiles from its Arctic location strategically positioned at the halfway point between Washington,
Jan. 16, 2018
Space operator receives Airman's Medal

First Lieutenant Dominic Vicino was awarded the Airman's Medal, the Air Force's highest noncombat award. He distinguished himself by risking his life to save three people at Miramar Beach March 31, 2017.