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  • Colorado Springs pays tribute to lives lost on 9/11

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Retired Gen. C. Robert Kehler, former United States Strategic Command commander and former 21st Space Wing commander, recounts memories of the 9/11 attacks to service members and civilians who gathered to attend the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Peterson Air Force

  • SMDC welcomes new first sergeant

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command and Army Forces Strategic Command's incoming Headquarters and Headquarters Company first sergeant Cody Dorman accepts the noncommissioned officer's sword from Command Sgt. Maj. Jerome Wiggins, SMDC's command sergeant major,

  • More than meets the eye: Investigators dig into details

    When an emergency or crime takes place on Peterson Air Force Base, members of the 21st Security Forces Squadron are often first to respond to the scene. They make sure people are safe, sites are clear of danger and the proper procedure is put in play dependent upon the situation.

  • Air Force Space Command recognizes Hall of Fame inductees

    For the last 19 years, Air Force Space Command has honored a select group of individuals who had significant and lasting contributions to the development of space, missile programs and AFSPC. The annual Air Force Space & Missile Pioneer, Hall of Fame ceremony took place Sept. 8, 2016, at the

  • COP CORNER - Aug 2016

    During August, the 21st Security Forces Squadron, along with facility parking wardens issued 45 traffic citations. Excessive speed and expired registration comprised the majority of the citations. Suspendable offenses consisted excessive speed, driving on a suspended license, and operating an

  • Team Pete participates in joint EOD exercise

    FORT CARSON, Colo. – Senior Airman John Hill, 302nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman, leads a convoy of EOD technicians to the bombing range at Fort Carson, Colo., Aug. 31, 2016. Organized by the 21st CES EOD flight, the team set out to test their skills during a live,

  • VLPAD adds multiple career fields, vacancies

    The Air Force’s Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program, or VLPAD, has added a number of career fields for selected air reserve component line of the Air Force officers.   For three years and one day, Reserve and Air National Guard officers from certain Air Force specialties can fill vacant

  • Reserve Command marathon team member winning with life balance

    Colorado native, Dr. (Lt. Col.) Audrey Hall is one of ten Air Force Reservists who has been selected to be a member of the Air Force Reserve Command’s Challenge Team in this year’s U.S. Air Force Marathon. Hall, an Individual Mobilization Augmentee and staff pediatrician assigned to the 21st Medical

  • Team Pete to honor 9/11

    We all remember the loss and sacrifice that happened September 11, 15 years ago. Communities around the country, including Colorado Springs, will hold ceremonies allowing people to pause and remember where they were that morning.