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Nov. 28, 2017
Peterson Air and Space Museum recovers from hail storm

Static display aircraft are being repaired at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, after the sixth worst hail storm in the history of the state in July 2016.
Nov. 28, 2017
Snowball event brings smiles: NCOA hosts survivor families

The local chapter of the Non Commissioned Officers Association hosted a Snowball tailgate event during the U.S. Air Force Academy vs. Army football game Nov. 4, 2017 at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., for families of military members who died while on active duty.
Nov. 28, 2017
In time for the holidays, Peterson post office reopens

The post office reopened on Oct. 31, 2017, after a new contractor was awarded the contract in September. New contractors Ron Smits and wife Angel bring post office experience to the Airmen of Team Pete.
Nov. 28, 2017
Chief Chaplain pays a visit to Peterson

Costin visited chaplains from Peterson and Schriever Air Force Bases Nov. 2, 2017 in the Eclipse Cafe at Peterson AFB. He spoke to the group about where the chaplaincy fits in today’s Air Force and how to deal with day-to-day challenges of the career field.
Nov. 28, 2017
721st CE fire station reopening

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AIR FORCE STATION, Colo. – The 721st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department opened a new fire station at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colorado Nov. 17, 2017. It added a new extractor chamber and drying machine to properly clean firefighting gear after use. (U.S. Air Force
Nov. 27, 2017
Overcoming Alaskan-sized challenges to provide energy assurance

Preparing for a major power outage or planning a backup generation exercise is complicated in the best conditions. Now, imagine doing it in temperatures as low as 50 degrees below zero at Clear Air Force Station, Alaska.
Nov. 27, 2017
Air Force announces continuation pay rates

Air Force leaders recently announced the Air Force’s continuation pay rates which are part of the new Blended Retirement System.
Nov. 17, 2017
SECDEF visits NORAD, U.S. Northern Command and Air Force Space Command

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis visited Headquarters North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Nov. 16 to discuss the topics of homeland defense, ballistic missile defense and NORTHCOM's role in assistance to response efforts to natural disasters.
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.