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June 27, 2017
Stopping a virus cold, PHEDEX 2017

An unknown virus has broken out in the greater El Paso county region. With symptoms similar to that of the pneumonic plague, the virus appears to be spreading throughout the region. Local, state and federal aid workers have been activated to stem the wave of sickness before it becomes a full blown
June 27, 2017
USA Bobsled and Skeleton visit CMAFS

The USA Bobsled and Skeleton team visited Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colorado, and met Airmen, June 19, 2017.
June 27, 2017
Vice President visits front range for day with space

Vice President Michael Pence made history by being the first vice president to send a payload command to a Global Positioning System satellite, Friday, June 23, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado.
June 27, 2017
Men's Health Month: 10 things you need to know

Take charge of your health, gents! June is National Men’s Health month and there's a few things you need to know.
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