News

May 24, 2017
AF proposes 1,600 personnel increase to command support staffs

The Air Force plans to increase commander support staff manning across the force by 1,600 by fiscal year 2022 increasing total authorizations to more than 6,300. Currently, the personnel increase calls for 170 officers, 469 enlisted and 961 civilians with all civilian hires authorized for fiscal
May 23, 2017
Team Pete Airmen place flags at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cemetery for Memorial Day

Airmen place American flags on grave sites, May 19, 2017, at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cemetery, Colo. Approximately 40 Peterson Air Force, Colo., Airmen participate in the annual event to place over 1200 American flags in honor of Memorial Day. (Courtesy photo by Airman 1st Class Cynthia Munoz)
May 23, 2017
High Frontier Honor Guard

Airmen of the High Frontier Honor Guard, Class 17-Alpha, perform a flag folding ceremony during their graduation at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 19, 2017. They will display their skills at official Air Force functions for the next 6 months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Robb Lingley)
May 23, 2017
Prime BEEF Day: 21st CES conducts a beddown exercise for monthly training

Approximately 100 21st Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen came together for their monthly training, or Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force day, May 18, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
May 23, 2017
Air Force selects 2017 triathlon team

The Air Force recently selected the 2017 Air Force Triathlon Team that will represent the service at the 2017 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship June 7-11 at Naval Base Ventura County, California.
May 23, 2017
Enlisted Airmen selected for 2017 nursing program

Almost three dozen active-duty enlisted Airmen have been selected for the 2017 Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program following the April 17-19, 2017, selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center.
May 22, 2017
Alpha Warrior comes to Pete

White chalk dust floating through the air, the glint of sunlight hitting the swinging chains, the smell of sweat, the grunts of exertion centering around an enormous metal cage. No, this isn’t some ancient gladiatorial battle ground, it’s the Alpha Warrior battle rig.
May 22, 2017
Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy graduates class 17-5

Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy class 17-5 students graduate with academic or distinguished awards at The Club, May 19, 2017, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The NCOs completed 25 academic days covering multiple training tasks on self-improvement, adaptability, effective negotiations and leadership.
May 22, 2017
Backing the Blue: Police Week held on Peterson Air Force Base

The 21st Security Forces Squadron at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, wrapped up a week of activities for National Police Week, May 15-19, 2017.
May 19, 2017
Senior leaders discuss US space posture

On May 17, 2017, Air Force senior leaders testified before the Senate Armed Service Committee Strategic Forces subcommittee on military space, organization, policy and programs.