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Jan. 27, 2017
LAST CALL: Physician Assistant Program seeks applicants by Jan. 30

The Interservice Physician Assistant Program is accepting applications from active duty officers and enlisted Airmen through the end of January for the annual March selection boards. 1st Lt. Cindy Fernandez graduated from the program in October 2016. She was previously an enlisted member in
Jan. 25, 2017
Gold Knight Award presented to 12 SWS

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., presents the Gold Knight Award to Lt. Col. David Ransom, 12th Space Warning Squadron commander, and all of the 12th SWS at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Jan. 12, 2017. All members of the squadron
Jan. 25, 2017
Flying or jumping means going through HARM

Anyone who wants to fly an airplane or jump from one at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, has to go through Host Aviation Resource Management to make sure all records and requirements are up to snuff before going off into the wild blue yonder.
Jan. 25, 2017
4th MRS: Setting standards for smooth operation

The 4th Manpower Requirements Squadron on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, impacts what and how things are done in all career fields throughout the Air Force.
Jan. 25, 2017
Keeping his legacy alive: Air Force boxer uses skill & will to better Airmen and community

When Tech. Sgt. Rosey Summerville, 21st Force Support Squadron fitness NCO in charge, steps into a gym as a former Armed Forces Boxing Gold Medalist, he is eager to keep his legacy alive by training the next generation of boxers from Peterson Air Force Base and the local Colorado Springs community.
Jan. 24, 2017
Military to Civilian transition: Building Skills – bridging to a new career

The Career Skills program is a Department of Defense level program being offered to Airmen when they are within 180 days of separating from the Air Force. The program allows separating Airmen to train on-the-job with other organizations on and off base through internships, apprenticeships, and
Jan. 23, 2017
Horse trainer trains self for space

As far back as she can remember, Dybal always wanted to ride horses. Neither one of her parents knew anything about them or had any experience, however Dybal said something about horses was intriguing.
Jan. 23, 2017
Scholarships for Military Children deadline is Feb. 17

Although 2017 is just getting underway, many forward-looking military families are preparing for college enrollment in the fall by finalizing their Fisher House Foundation “Scholarships for Military Children” applications in time for the program’s Feb. 17 deadline.
Jan. 23, 2017
Col Schiess visits Thule AB

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander, views the airfield at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Jan. 12, 2017. He visited with Airmen and experienced the partnership with Greenlandic, Danish and Canadian teammates working hard to complete the mission at the Top of the
Jan. 23, 2017
10 Things to Know About New DoD Secretary James Mattis

Retired Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis has officially been confirmed as the new Secretary of Defense.