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July 24, 2017
Student loan forgiveness takes effect in October

The first forgiveness of student loan balances under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program goes into effect for government employees this October.The program offers forgiveness for remaining balances due on William D. Ford federal direct loans after employees have made at least 120 loan
July 24, 2017
Gen. Hyten visits Thule Air Base

Gen. John Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command commander, meets Airman Brittany Smith, 821st Security Forces Squadron, during an all call at the Top of the World Club, July 17, 2017, at Thule Air Base, Greenland. Hyten and his wife, Laura, visited with Airmen during a visit to Thule AB at an all call and
July 21, 2017
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
July 21, 2017
386 PERSCO team sustains deployed force across AFCENT AOR

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Providing 100% accountability of personnel spread across more than 70 geographical locations throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility at any given time is no small feat. The complexity of that task only increases when there is an influx of personnel coming into
July 20, 2017
Technical sergeant 17E6 promotion cycle statistics released

The Air Force has selected 8,167 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 25,552 eligible, for a selection rate of 31.96 percent in the 17E6 promotion cycle.
July 19, 2017
Reservists team up with nine countries for overseas exercise

Approximately 3,000 U.S. and allied military members came here to conduct airborne training operations in Romania and Bulgaria, as part of exercise Swift Response 17, July 15.Swift Response is a multinational exercise designed to train airborne forces and enhance interoperability among
July 19, 2017
Furry partners: Many small animals call Peterson home

Officially there are 53 mission partners located on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. If one looks closer, however, there may be hundreds more sharing the base with the Airmen of Team Pete.
July 19, 2017
New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31

Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice something new. A Mental Health Assessment will now be part of every annual PHA, to help ensure that Airmen suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues are referred to the necessary care. Mental health
July 18, 2017
Peterson pharmacy offers over-the-counter medication

Starting in July, the 21st Medical Group is offering a Over-the-Counter Medication Program. The OTCMP is only available for Patient’s enrolled at 21st MDG at either Peterson Air Force Base or Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado.
July 18, 2017
Chiefs Development Week: Chiefs mentor Airmen

The 21st Space Wing Chief’s Group hosted the Chief’s Developmental Week filled with events focused on mentoring junior officers and enlisted personnel of all ranks at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, July 12-14.