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Oct. 11, 2016
Falcons, Middies and a really big game

It’s fall in Colorado. Snowy white caps are forming on mountain peaks like wisps of hair on an old man’s head. Leaves of the Aspen trees contribute a glowing gold to the stunning palette of seasonal foliage against the background of evergreen trees. All of the blessings nature bestows on the region
Oct. 11, 2016
Peterson Air and Space Museum: Experiencing local heritage

The Peterson Air and Space Museum preserves Air Force culture by emphasizing the mission and history of the base and the local area.
Oct. 7, 2016
Out with the old, Clear AFS closes coal plant

The coal powered combined heat and power plant at Clear Air Force Station, Alaska, burned the last of its coal and shut down in January. A new energy source, connecting Clear to the public power grid, first powered portions of the facility in December 2015 and became fully operational when the coal
Oct. 5, 2016
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH: Domestic violence is more than physical

Statistics from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence point to the prevalence of an ugly truth: Domestic violence is more common than many people realize. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, intended to spotlight this violation of a person’s basic right to be free from
Oct. 5, 2016
Team Pete welcomes geographically separated unit commanders

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Commanders from across the geographically-separated 21st Space Wing attended a two-day conference at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Oct. 4-5, 2016. The Commanders Conference was hosted by Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Craig
Oct. 5, 2016
End of year closeout: The buck doesn’t stop here

Members of the 21st Comptroller Squadron diligently worked extra hours to close out the fiscal year budget at Peterson Air Force Base on Sept. 30.
Oct. 5, 2016
Lane closures to impact traffic along Powers Boulevard, Airport Road

From Oct. 3-10, lane closures, lane shifts and a detour are expected on Airport Road and Stewart Avenue, as the widening and road improvements continue along Powers Boulevard and Airport Road.
Oct. 4, 2016
Bringing actionable awareness to the fight

Detachment 1, 20th Space Control Squadron, 21st Operations Group, located near Socorro, New Mexico, was the first operational location in the Ground-based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance System. It is a geographically separated unit of the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
Oct. 4, 2016
21st Space Wing welcomes fighter jets for flyover

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Avionic technicians and crew chiefs perform a post-operation servicing to an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., while on the flightline at Peterson AFB, Colo., Sept. 30, 2016. Four F-35s landed at Peterson AFB to
Oct. 4, 2016
Politics and Social Media: DoD do’s and don’ts

Members of the armed forces need to be aware of what is, and is not, acceptable concerning expressing political opinions. In general, don’t post anything that could imply military support for any political party, campaign, or cause.