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June 21, 2016
Be aware of GTC changes

Changes made in early 2016 concerning Government Travel Charge Cards are now complete, including the grace period to make sure accounts are active, passed on June 12.At the end of the 2015 fiscal year, cards were replaced throughout the Department of Defense, said Airman 1st Class Johnathon Downs,
June 21, 2016
Tierra Vista Communities named 2016 Community of the Year by National Apartment Association

The National Apartment Association (NAA) recently announced that Tierra Vista Communities (Tierra Vista) on Peterson Air Force Base has been named the 2016 Community of the Year, and the Best Community in the Military Housing Specialty category for the 2016 NAA Excellence Awards. The annual awards
June 21, 2016
Peterson shows off talent

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Alexis Remy sings the “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten during the Peterson’s Got Talent competition at The Club on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 14, 2016. Remy won first place for the preteen (ages 9-12) category and was presented a trophy and certificate by
June 20, 2016
A dog and his handler: a working relationship

Senior Airman Tariq Russell and his dog, Ppaul, rely on the relationship they developed with each other to create a safe working environment at Peterson Air Force Base while protecting Airmen.
June 15, 2016
Col. Richard Burchfield is recognized by the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments

Col. Richard Burchfield is recognized for his two and a half years of representative service to the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments on behalf of Peterson Air Force Base, June 15, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff Bohn)
June 15, 2016
After lengthy career, Col Burchfield retires

As the Senior Individual Mobilization Augmentee, Col. Richard Burchfield directly serves and supports Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander.
June 15, 2016
June Diamond Sharp winners

Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman, 21st Space Wing Public Affairs, is presented the Diamond Sharp Award by the Peterson Diamond Council June 14, 2016. The Diamond Sharp award is presented by the Peterson Diamond Council and recognizes superior performers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Craig Denton)
June 15, 2016
821st Security Forces Squadron welcomes new Commander

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland - Col. Stuart Pettis, 821st Air Base Group commander, passes the 821st Security Forces Squadron guidon to Maj. Brett Skates, incoming 821st SFS commander, during the change of command ceremony May 23, 2016 at base fitness center on Thule Air Base, Greenland. Before his
June 15, 2016
Lt. Col. Whaley asumes command of the 367th Recruiting Squadron

Lt. Col. Toni Whaley receives the 367th Recruiting Squadron guidon from Col. Robert Trayers, Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service Operations Division, to assume command June 9, 2016, at the Peterson chapel. The 367th RS is one of the 21st Space Wing’s mission partners and has the responsibility
June 15, 2016
21st Space Wing celebrates Arbor Day

Col. Douglas Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander, assists Emmalyn Curristine in planting two new trees at Peak View Park in celebration of Arbor Day at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 14, 2016. Planting trees is a way to combat climate change, in one year an acre of mature trees can absorb the