Airman ambition: Pushing past the odds to chase opportunity

Airman 1st Class Folly Kuevidjin, a 21st Comptroller Squadron financial management specialist, has made enormous strides in his pursuit of a higher educational opportunity and has bridged the gap from a young-African man with potential to an American Airman realizing his potential.

Korean War vet takes Honor Flight

On April 21, Ted Gambczynski, Peterson Air Force Base Retirees Activities Office director, climbed on a bus with 25 other veterans, and headed out to catch a DC-bound flight from Denver International Airport. A retired U.S. Marine Corps sergeant major, he served in Korea in 1952 operating heavy

Retired Lt. Gen. Susan Helms visits Starbase Academy

Retired Lt. Gen. Susan Helms, former astronaut and 14th Air Force commander, answers student’s questions at the Starbase Academy on May 11, 2016. Starbase Academy hosts fifth graders from local elementary schools in a five-day learning program teaching them advanced science, technology, engineering

New exhibit at Peterson Air and Space Museum commemorates 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War

A new exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, entitled “A Hometown Airman Deploys to Vietnam” opened May 16 at the Peterson Air and Space Museum City Hangar.

Robinson assumes command of NORAD, NORTHCOM

Gen. Lori Robinson assumed command of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command from Navy Adm. Bill Gortney during a ceremony May 13.

Carter shares commitments that guide him with Academy cadets

Defense Secretary Ash Carter shared four commitments that guide him and asked cadets of the U.S. Air Force Academy on May 12 to adapt them to their circumstances.

Peterson Diamond Council awards May Diamond Sharp Award

Sticking with what works: Cadets and Wing will continue partnership

The 21st Operations Group faced a dilemma, which revolves around increasing Ground-based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance Systems mission capabilities during inclement weather. Officials decided the issue warranted further study and reached out to the U.S. Air Force Academy.USAFA Cadets

Get Fit with Peterson’s Specialists

Summer is coming, and with it an increased interest in getting fit. Prepping for an upcoming fitness test or want to fit into that new bathing suit? The tools needed are available at Peterson's Fitness Center.Whether someone is a regular gym rat or just getting into the summer gym craze, the fitness

AcqDemo coming to SMDC

More than 700 U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command civilian employees will transition to the Department of Defense pay system, Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration project, by summer.USASMDC/ARSTRAT and the American Federation of Government Employees