News

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.
Oct. 21, 2016
Honing their craft: 13th ASOS supports Green Flag- West

About 30 members of the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron Charlie Flight participated in the Green Flag – West 16-09 exercise Aug. 22- Sept. 16, supporting exercises at the U.S. Army’s National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California.
Oct. 21, 2016
Airmanship: Chief Bronson reveals priorities as new command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson is fired up to be back in Colorado as the new command chief for the 21st Space Wing. He encourages Team Pete to first be Airmen, and then to live the Air Force core values.
Oct. 18, 2016
First resiliency award handed out during commander’s call

Col. Doug Schiess presented the inaugural 21st Space Wing Resiliency Award to Staff Sgt. Ryan Meston, space system operator with the 4th Space Control Squadron, and his family during the quarterly commander’s call Oct. 13.
Oct. 18, 2016
Team Pete celebrates National Fire Prevention Week

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Sparky, Peterson Fire and Emergency Services mascot, waves to passersby as they enter the north gate at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Oct. 11, 2016. Sparky welcomed personnel to base during National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 10 - 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by