News

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.
Oct. 4, 2016
21st SW Monthly Docket - Sept 2016

During September 2016, the following military justice and administrative actions occurred within the 21st Space Wing. The actions listed below are tools for commanders to use in maintaining good order and discipline in the unit, rehabilitating airmen, and punishing misconduct.
Oct. 4, 2016
Fire detectors can save your life

Peterson Air Force Base firefighters are joining the National Fire Protection Association for National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-15, 2016. The theme for this year is “Don’t Wait, Check the Date!” and it is aimed at making people aware of replacing outdated smoke detectors in their homes.
Oct. 4, 2016
1st Space Brigade welcomes home deployed Soldiers

Employees and family members of the 1st Space Brigade, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, welcomed home 29 Soldiers from a nine-month deployment during a ceremony Sept. 29 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
Oct. 3, 2016
CMSAF Cody talks leadership with ALS students

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody answers questions from students attending Airmen Leadership School at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Sept. 29, 2016. Cody answered questions ranging from tattoo and on-base firearm policies to enlisted promotion system
Sept. 27, 2016
VNCOA participates in active shooter exercise

Terrorist activities and active shooter incidents are happening in the armed services and around the world, so the military needs to be prepared.
Sept. 27, 2016
Team Pete kicks off voting week

Absentee voters week kicked off Sept. 26, 2016 and Airmen can start getting ready for the upcoming elections.