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April 12, 2017
302nd AW kicks off new civic leader outreach program

The 302nd Airlift Wing hosted its first event for the wing’s new Air Force Reserve Partners in Leadership program bringing in community leaders from in and around Colorado Springs, Colo., March 23, 2017.The program is designed to grow and reinforce existing relations between leaders within the local
April 12, 2017
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors hosts local event

About 300 people gathered March 31-April 2 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs, for the TAPS Regional Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp. The event is one of five regional seminars hosted by TAPS this year.
April 12, 2017
Peterson pays respect to fallen Airman

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Members of Team Pete salute during a dignified transfer as the remains of SSgt. Austin Bieren, a 21st Space Wing security forces Airman, pass them at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., April 7, 2017. Bieren died in a non-combat related incident while deployed in support
April 12, 2017
At ease, loyal defenders: Peterson AFB honors Military Working Dogs

Members of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, honored two Military Working Dogs at a memorial service and retirement ceremony April 10, 2017, at Peterson AFB’s auditorium.
April 11, 2017
Coin-op burrito box

Ever realize how hard it is to find mini cheese sliders on Pete? What about the lack of instantly available burritos? Ever forget a bottle of hot sauce for lunch and need a quick hot sauce fix?
April 11, 2017
SMDC represented in 28th Bataan Memorial Death March

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II's infamous 65-mile Bataan Death March, more than 7,000 people gathered at White Sands Missile Range March 19 to participate in the 28th Bataan Memorial Death March.
April 11, 2017
Joint Tactical Ground Station gets new training facility

The new Joint Tactical Ground Station training facility was dedicated to the "Father of JTAGS" during a ceremony and open house here, April 6.
April 11, 2017
SMDC CG addresses Space Symposium attendees

The Army's top space and missile defense leader spoke on the importance of space capabilities and the people performing those missions during the 33rd Space Symposium at the Broadmoor here, April 6.
April 11, 2017
AgFest: Going to the farm without leaving Peterson

AgFest was held March 27 at the R.P. Lee Youth Center, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The event employed a hands-on approach to use science, technology, engineering and math to help students learn about the importance of agricultural food production.
April 11, 2017
Spanish House: 89 years of service

The Colorado Springs Airport complex, in 1929, consisted of two short gravel runways with lights, two public hangers, and the Spanish House. The Spanish House is a southwestern-style building built by the City of Colorado Springs for $8,000.