Sept. 19, 2017 Take action to make a smooth transition with TRICARE in 2018 You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE
Sept. 14, 2017 Marine Ospreys visit Peterson AFB When Hurricane Irma was threatening to tear up the East Coast, the leadership of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) needed to get their MV-22 Ospreys out of Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina. The high winds and rain could damage the expensive aircraft and they could be
Sept. 13, 2017 Patriot Fest 2017: Tribute to those serving America Linkin Bridge, Thompson Square, and 3 Doors Down performed at Patriot Fest 2017 on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 9. Patriot Fest is a celebration and tribute to all those, military and civilian, who live their lives in service to America.
Sept. 13, 2017 Colorado Springs Air Show: 21st Space Wing seeks volunteers The Pikes Peak Regional Air Show will be held at the Colorado Springs Airport and the 21st Space Wing is looking for volunteers for the Sept. 23-24, 2017, event.
Sept. 12, 2017 Peterson AFB is going to the Cloud On Sept. 19, 2017 most Air Force NIPRNet users on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, will have their unclassified email accounts migrated to Microsoft’s cloud environment. As a result of this change, those email accounts will now be maintained by Microsoft experts instead of Airmen.
Sept. 12, 2017 Space Wing connects with Sci-Fi at Comic Con Since Peterson Air Force Base is home of the 21st Space Wing, it was no surprise to find members of Team Pete out in force during the 2017 Colorado Springs Comic Con, Aug. 25-27, 2017. The event is a celebration of science fiction and fantasy.
Sept. 12, 2017 Representative Cramer visits Cavalier Air Force Station Rep. Kevin Cramer, a Republican from North Dakota, visited Cavalier Air Force Station, North Dakota, for the first time, Aug. 18, 2017.
Sept. 12, 2017 Suicide Prevention Month: There’s help for Airmen September is Suicide Prevention Month at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, and Tricare officials want beneficiaries to be aware of the importance of seeking help. Suicide prevention is the responsibility of everyone, from the newest trainee to the most senior Airman.
Sept. 11, 2017 Three decades lived one day at a time When Dottie Holmes retired from the Air Force as a chief master sergeant in 1979, she was the first woman to retire with 30 years totally in the Air Force, setting her apart from contemporaries who served as members of the Women’s Army Corps.
Sept. 11, 2017 Running toward a goal So far Lt. Col. Tammy Dotson, 21st Mission Support Group deputy commander, has put down 517 miles running 39 half marathons, 14 of them in 2017. Her goal is to run a half marathon, 13.1 miles, in every state of the union.