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June 7, 2016
Peterson recognized for blood contributions

Since 2008 Team Pete has partnered with Bonfils Blood Centers to donate almost 1,300 units of blood and help as many as 3,900 patients. Because of these efforts, the base received the organization’s Outstanding Blood Drive Partner 2015 award at the Celebrating Bonfils Lifesavers breakfast April 19,
June 6, 2016
President Obama arrives at Peterson

President Barack Obama shakes hands with one of his smallest enthusiasts at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 1, 2016. Obama spoke before more than 28,000 people as he delivered the commencement address at the 2016 Air Force Academy graduation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Grimm)
June 4, 2016
Tribute to Port ‘Dawgs’

The 39th Aerial Port Squadron paid tribute to transportation and logistics Reservists with an Annual Port Dawg Memorial 5K during the May Unit Training Assembly. This run is an opportunity for Peterson Air Force Base Airmen to commemorate those currently serving, those who have previously served and
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.