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Aug. 2, 2016
Maintaining air superiority at all times

Imagine spending six months in an overseas deployed location and finally receiving the call to come home. With bags packed and plane ticket in hand, the thought of being able to finally see your loved ones once again would lift the spirits of any military service member.But what happens when safety
Aug. 1, 2016
Buster the Bus helps Team Pete stay safe

The District 11 Transportation Safety Office brought Buster the School Bus to Peterson Air Force Base to provide school-aged children and parents the opportunity to learn about bus safety prior to the start of the school year.
Aug. 1, 2016
Common defense leads to unique partnership

On the grounds of Peterson Air Force Base, there is a building housing one of the most unique military commands in the world. The North American Aerospace Defense Command is a well-known entity, associated with more than a few classified mysteries. However, one thing many people do not know is
Aug. 1, 2016
Professional bad guys: Space aggressors prepare Airmen for the enemy

Space aggressors prepare Airmen for the enemy during Red Flag.
Aug. 1, 2016
Red Flag 16-3: Fly, fight, win in air, space, cyber

Red Flag 16-3 upped the ante in training on all domains, reflecting the Air Force’s mission – flight, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace.
July 27, 2016
Security Forces train to Defend

They’re the first to greet you when entering a base, they stand ready and willing to defend at a moments notice, they’re the men and women of the 21st Security Forces Squadron. Charged with maintaining the security of the entire base, they undergo continual training to be able to handle any
July 27, 2016
Authors talk GPS with Team Pete

Richard Easton and Eric Frazier, authors of “GPS Declassified: From Smart Bombs to Smartphones,” gave a presentation Thursday, July 21 as part of the National Security Space Institute’s speaker series. The series features authors of books included on the NSSI reading list.
July 26, 2016
21st Space Wing stands up new space control squadron

The 21st Space Wing stood up the 18th Space Control Squadron on July 22 during a ceremony at Vandenberg AFB, California.
July 26, 2016
Peterson AFB Fitness Center installing new HVAC system

The Peterson Fitness Center is installing a new heat, ventilation and air conditioning system. The on-site work for the project began March 30 to alleviate the discomfort of hot summer months for patrons.
July 26, 2016
Make yourself aware, terror threat is real

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations held a briefing addressing the Islamic State group and homegrown violent extremists, their history, tactics and trends, July 19 in the base auditorium at Peterson Air Force Base.