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June 27, 2017
AETC announces changes to developmental special duty assignments

Air Force officials are making three substantial changes to the Developmental Special Duty process that will significantly improve the Air Force’s ability to fill these important positions by adding more flexibility to the process and increasing opportunities for noncommissioned officers. The
June 23, 2017
2017 memorial run has special significance for Peterson Reserve aerial port squadron

Every May, Air Force Aerial Port Squadrons around the world honor their fallen brothers and sisters by participating in a memorial 5K run. May 7, 2017 marked the second straight year the 302nd Airlift Wing’s 39th Aerial Port Squadron participated as a unit. Approximately 60 Reserve “Port Dawgs” from
June 22, 2017
PTSD treatment confronts the trauma behind the disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder is considered one of the “signature wounds” of the current conflicts in the Middle East. But many people may not know that there are highly effective treatments for this invisible wound being deployed at Air Force hospitals and clinics today. It’s normal to feel
June 21, 2017
Air Force leaders continue to emphasize air and space priorities on Capitol Hill

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein briefed congressional leaders on the Senate’s Defense Appropriations Committee on the future of air and space power during testimony on Capitol Hill June 21.
June 21, 2017
Resilient courage for an 11-year-old

Lt. Col. Tim Schwamb, North American Aerospace Defense Command standardization and evaluation chief at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, and his wife, Cristi, have a daughter who was born with a serious heart defect. At age three, Lauren received a heart transplant and has been treated at hospitals
June 21, 2017
Need oxygen? Peterson named Tree City USA

How many trees are on Peterson Air Force Base? Stop and think about it for a second. Is it a surprise that there are just under 10,000 trees around base?Arbor Day is officially the last Friday in April, but here at Peterson AFB it’s observed a little later in the year. Children from the Peterson AFB
June 21, 2017
John Elway makes another touchdown for Airman

Thirty Airmen from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., were hosted by the Denver Broncos football team, June 14th, for a morale event.
June 21, 2017
Connection saves lives: be there to help prevent suicide

You can make a difference for someone struggling with suicidal thoughts with as little as eye contact and a friendly smile, an arm around the shoulder, or a kind word at the right time. Everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide, a key theme of the Department of Defense’s #BeThere Campaign,
June 21, 2017
12th Space Warning Squadron welcomes new commander

Col. Devin Pepper, 21st Operations Group commander, hands the 12th Space Warning Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Carl Bottolfson at a change of command ceremony, June 8, 2017, at Thule Air Base, Greenland. The 12th SWS provides critical, real-time warning of ballistic missile attacks against North
June 20, 2017
Sports and Field Day 2017

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Team Pete Airmen participate in a basketball game at the fitness center during the Sports and Field Day, June 15, 2017, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Sports and Field day is a morale building day which gives the units of Team Pete the chance to compete with each