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  • PTSD Awareness leads to positive treatment

    Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can be debilitating in some patients, but thanks to advancements in research and the continued training of mental health providers, treatments are getting better all the time.

  • Colorado Springs museum accepts donation of Canadian fighter jet

    On June 24, a third Canadian aircraft was unveiled at the museum’s Airpark. The CF-188A Hornet (tail number 188723) was donated by the Government of Canada to the USAF Heritage Program as a gesture of appreciation for the U.S. and Canada’s longstanding and continued partnership through the North

  • Gold Knight presented to CMAFS 50th planning team

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station 50th Anniversary Planning Team received the Gold Knight Award at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 22, 2016. The Gold Knight Award is a monthly award that recognizes outstanding efforts by a team. The CMAFS 50th Planning

  • Kids hone skills at golf camp

    A group of young people are getting up early this summer and gathering at the Silver Spruce Golf Course to brush up on their skills and learn some new techniques through the week-long Silver Spruce Golf Academy youth camps for junior golfers.

  • 1st Space Brigade welcomes new commander

    Col. Richard L. Zellmann assumed command of the 1st Space Brigade from the outgoing commander, Col. Thomas L. James, during a Change of Command conducted June 21 at Patriot Park here.

  • Peterson Airmen participate in crime scene investigation training

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – An Air Force Office of Special Investigations special agent with the 8th Field Investigations Squadron works through a simulated hostage situation as part of a training day at the 21st Security Forces Training Complex at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 10, 2016.

  • Continuing a long, blue line

    After 11 years in the Air Force, Tech. Sgt. Sean Dastas, 21st Operations Support Squadron, decided to stay in what could be called the family business, by re-enlisiting for another four years. The ceremony was performed by Capt. Stephanie Lawton, 9th Medical Operations Squadron, Beale Air Force

  • Thule celebrates Police Week with Defender's Challenge

    THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – 821st Security Forces Squadron defenders compete in the Self Aid and Buddy Care event of the Defender’s Challenge on May 18, 2016 at Thule Air Base, Greenland. The challenge was a way for 821st SFS to celebrate Police Week at the Top of the World. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Military hosted at special circus show

    Acrobats, tigers and clowns, oh my, it’s a day at the circus for military families. Courtesy of a conglomerate of local community organizations, a special performance of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baily presents Circus Xtreme was recently held. Free of charge to military members, the show was

  • Peterson hosts Sports and Field Day

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Peterson Airmen take off at the beginning of the 10k bike course during the annual Sports and Field Day at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 16, 2016. Events began at 8 a.m. and were scattered throughout the day, ending at 2 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior