News

Nov. 22, 2016
Premature twin miracles refuse to accept medical odds

“It was the worst day of my life,” said Capt. Matthew Douglas, Air Force Space Command logistical and support officer at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Every pregnancy has its up and downs, however, sometimes the low points affect the rest of the lives of both the parents and the children. This
Nov. 21, 2016
CSAF announces CMSAF #18

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein named Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright to serve as the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Nov. 16, 2016.
Nov. 21, 2016
Air Force promotions eliminates time-in-grade, time-in-service points

Time-in-grade and time-in-service points in active duty enlisted promotion consideration will be eliminated beginning with the 17E7 master sergeant promotion cycle, and all future promotion cycles, the Air Force recently announced. This is the final step in a gradual reduction of points for
Nov. 21, 2016
2016 Federal Benefits Open Season runs through Dec. 12

The Office of Personnel Management has set the dates for the 2016 Federal Benefits Open Season from Nov. 14 through Dec 12, which includes the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance program and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAFEDS)
Nov. 18, 2016
Storytellers: The grass is greener

Mras shared a story from her military life as part of the Storytellers event held Nov. 2 at the Peterson Club. She was one of five Airmen, Soldiers and civilians who shared inspirational stories from their lives in front of a live audience.
Nov. 18, 2016
TRICARE retail pharmacy network to implement change

Express Scripts Inc., the TRICARE pharmacy contractor, will implement a change to the TRICARE retail pharmacy network Dec. 1.
Nov. 18, 2016
Army Space and Missile Defense School earns ‘Institute of Excellence’ from TRADOC

The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense School recently earned the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s highest accreditation rating as an Institute of Excellence.
Nov. 16, 2016
Winners announced in memorial essay contest

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Several Airmen received prizes for their winning essays in the 2016 Gen. Bernard A. Schriever Memorial Essay Contest at Air Force Space Command Headquarters on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Nov.15. The purpose of the annual contest is to foster thought,
Nov. 16, 2016
Supermoon brightens night sky: A lesson in orbital mechanics

The moon is a steady sight in the great Colorado sky, brightening dark nights and reminding Airmen of the importance of the wing mission, but an extra “super” supermoon flew closer to Earth than previously recorded in 68 years on Nov. 14.
Nov. 16, 2016
Whistleblower protection: Know what you are getting into

Members of the Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community’s Whistleblowing and Source Protection group brought their information roadshow to Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Nov. 8.