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Jan. 31, 2017
Cop Corner - December 2016

The purpose is to deliver a chronological listing of Security Forces responses on Peterson AFB.
Jan. 31, 2017
Teen dating and violence: What you need to know

No one wants to see their children hurt. Unfortunately, during teen and early adult years, when dating is a new experience, teens can find the dating world confusing which can result in an unhealthy or abusive relationship.
Jan. 31, 2017
Escorting visitors? REAL ID matters!

On August 15, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security implemented portions of the Real ID Act that may significantly impact you or your visitors who are requesting unescorted entry onto Peterson AFB.
Jan. 30, 2017
White House nominates Wilson to become Air Force secretary

President Donald Trump announced Jan. 23, that he intends to nominate Heather Wilson as Secretary of the Air Force.
Jan. 30, 2017
No excuses!

Have you already given up on your New Year’s resolution to get fit in 2017? It can be hard to keep up with those goals, especially over a whole year. There are two new classes at the Peterson Air Force Base Fitness Center that should get anyone excited about working out, being fit and maintaining
Jan. 30, 2017
Goldfein addresses priorities for the 21st century

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein outlined his perspective on the future of American airpower and how Airmen “deployed in place” play a vital role in today’s Air Force during his discussion at the American Enterprise Institute Public Forum in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18, 2017.
Jan. 30, 2017
Officer developmental education application window opens Jan. 30

Eligible active duty officers can apply for intermediate and senior developmental education opportunities starting Jan. 30. The nomination process starts via the web-based form 3849, available on AFPC Secure. Officers may select up to five IDE/SDE programs in which they are interested and should
Jan. 27, 2017
BSC week: specialties set them apart

The Air Force recognizes the dedication of the men and women who make up the Biomedical Sciences Corps and designated Jan. 23-27 as BSC Appreciation Week for 2017.
Jan. 27, 2017
Building wing from ground up: 302nd AW’s founding maintenance chief retires after decades of service

The 302nd Airlift Wing lost another founding member this month when Chief Master Sgt. Mike Sanchez, maintenance operations superintendent, retired after 37 years of service, with 33 spent as an Air Reserve Technician at Peterson. Sanchez first arrived here in 1984, assigned to the 901st Tactical
Jan. 27, 2017
SMDC commanding general visits with locals during first visit to Marshall Island

ENNIBURR, Marshall Islands - Children greet Lt. Gen. James Dickinson, commanding general, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, on the dock during his arrival to the island of Enniburr, Jan. 17, 2017. This was Dickinson's first trip to the Republic of the