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June 2, 2016
‘Nobody can match America’s Air Force,’ President Obama says to Academy grads

President Barack Obama spoke to more than 800 hundred newly-minted second lieutenants about the changing role of the United States’ military forces in global affairs and the importance of international partnerships, June 2 at the Class of 2016 graduation ceremony here. Judicial use of military
June 1, 2016
Cheyenne Mountain Hosts 5K Tunnel Run and Open House

Runners take off from the starting line at the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station 5k Tunnel Run/Open House at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colo., on May 26, 2016. Known as America’s Fortress, CMAFS celebrates its 50th year as an operational Air Force Station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman
June 1, 2016
Thunderbirds visit Peterson

Capt. Nicholas Eberling, U.S. Air Force Thunderbird’s lead solo pilot, lands at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., on May 30, 2016. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft
June 1, 2016
An aircraft-centric guy in a space-centric environment

Although the 21st Space Wing doesn’t own aircraft, it doesn’t mean the Airmen assigned to the airfield management flight are not busy.Being stationed at one of the Department of Defense’s busiest airfields for distinguished visitors keeps Airmen like Senior Airman Jason Turton, 21st Operations
May 31, 2016
Dental Group breaks new ground

The 21st Medical Group broke ground for its new dental clinic on May 25.
May 31, 2016
Safety Belts save lives

Whether behind the wheel or in the back seat, every occupant in a vehicle is vulnerable to the physical forces of a crash. So even if you buckle up every time, don’t be afraid to ask others to do the same.
May 31, 2016
Inside Job: Commanding from the heart of a mountain

Retired Air Force Col. Edward Smith strolls through buildings and tunnels 2,000 feet deep in the granite center of Cheyenne Mountain.
May 31, 2016
Saving the USS Cole

Retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer James Parlier tells a story of devastation and how the ship’s small crew rallied together under horrendous conditions to save the USS Cole after it was attacked by a suicide bomber.
May 31, 2016
MEDSAFE boxes allow Airmen to safely dispose of medicine

In an age where prescription drug abuse is becoming consistently more common, often with medications found around the household, Peterson Air Force Base and the 21st Medical Group took action to provide a way to properly dispose of those medications.
May 31, 2016
New app poses security risk for all military employees and contractors

The Air Force Operations Security support team was advised of a new and threatening Google Play phone application called CAC Scan on May 19, 2016.