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Oct. 31, 2016
‘Take your child to work’ day at SMDC/ARSTRAT

Children of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command employees get a hands-on demonstration of the G31 TREX Space Kits during the command's "Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work" day at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 21. More than 60 children participated in
Oct. 31, 2016
U.S. Army SMDC/ARSTRAT welcomes Soldiers home

Army Col. Tim Lawson, deputy commander for support, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, welcomes Soldiers home from deployment Oct. 19 at the Colorado Springs Airport. Maj. Brian Beck, Capt. Matthew Wooley, Staff Sgt. Joseph Chapman, Sgt. Travis Bowman and Spc.
Oct. 26, 2016
Cyber security is the responsibility of all Airmen

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and designed to remind people, including Team Pete, to always be vigilant in protecting against threats, such as malware, spyware, ransomware, viruses, worms and Trojan horses.
Oct. 26, 2016
Taking the fight to the cyberspace frontier

The 561st Network Operations Squadron, headquartered at Peterson AFB, manages and defends the Air Force enterprise network for 108 installations. The squadron has detachments in Montana and Illinois. The 960th NOS, a reserve unit trained for the same tasks, also adds to the forces protecting more
Oct. 26, 2016
Space warrior marks his return

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Gen. John W. Raymond assumed command from Gen. John E. Hyten as commander of U.S. Air Force Space Command during a ceremony here Oct. 25.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein presided over the change of command ceremony.Hyten will assume command of U.S.
Oct. 25, 2016
Disability etiquette explained

During October, we paid tribute to the accomplishments of both men, women and veterans with disabilities whose work helps keep the nation's economy strong and by reaffirming their commitment to ensure equal opportunity for everyone in America.
Oct. 25, 2016
DOD revamps the civilian appraisal system

Defense Performance Management and Appraisal Program is scheduled to roll out in the new year at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
Oct. 25, 2016
Thule AB helps keep North America behind a Vigilant Shield

Fulfilling its role as the U.S. military’s northernmost base, Thule Air Base, Greenland, participated in Vigilant Shield 17.
Oct. 25, 2016
New telescope comes to AFSPC

Air Force Space Command officially received the handover of a new space surveillance telescope from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency at a mountaintop ceremony Oct. 17 near White Sands Missile Range, N.M.
Oct. 21, 2016
Community partnerships help expand base offerings

The Air Force Community Partnership program is how the Air Force brings focus to cultivating partnerships between its installations and local community entities. Since 2013, the AFCP program has led 53 installations and communities to partner in various endeavors.