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May 24, 2016
U.S. takes on Canada in 3rd Annual Ball Hockey Tournament

The goalie for Team Canada defends the net during the 3rd Annual Canada versus U.S.A. Ball Hockey Game at the Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Roller Hockey Rink on May 20, 2016. The game brought together mission partners to encourage camaraderie and sportsmanship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior
May 24, 2016
7th Space Warning Squadron Wingman Day

Members of the 7th Space Warning Squadron, a geographically separated unit from the 21st Space Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., participate in a group hike in the local area as the culmination of their biannual Wingman Day. The day allowed Airmen to gather in small groups and work on
May 24, 2016
May's Diamond Sharp Airman

Senior Airman Nicholas Cavanaugh, 544th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group command support staff, receives the Diamond Sharp Award from the 21st Space Wing First Sergeant Council at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. on May 18, 2016. Cavanaugh was responsible for roll out of the new Air
May 24, 2016
Retirees stay connected after leaving military

The Peterson Air Force Base Retirees Activities Office is available to help retirees navigate services and provide awareness of new events and programs.
May 24, 2016
21st WSA wins cross league volleyball championship

The NORAD/U.S. Northern Command team intramural volleyball lunch league champions faced off against the 21st Space Wing Staff Agency intramural volleyball night league champions at the Peterson Air Force Base Fitness Center to finally declare a champion of champions May 18.
May 24, 2016
From the shorelines of American Samoa to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado

Airman 1st Class Fred Lokan, a 21st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, traded in his tropical upbringing for a fulfilling service-based life in the United States Air Force and found many cultural similarities between life back in American Samoa and his new military service.
May 23, 2016
AF defers promotion, re-enlistment ineligibility policy tied to enlisted distance learning completion

The Air Force has deferred the effective date for promotion and re-enlistment eligibility associated with the Air Force policy to complete enlisted professional military education distance learning courses within 12 months of enrollment until Jan. 1.
May 23, 2016
Reserve Airmen, aircraft return from deployment

Children anxiously await the return home of their deployed parents to the flightline at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. May 18, 2016. Approximately 150 Air Force Reservists and four C-130 cargo aircraft from the 302nd Airlift Wing are returned home after a four-month deployment to Al Udeid Air Base,
May 20, 2016
Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada to visit NORAD

This Memorial Day Weekend, the North American Aerospace Defense Command will have the honour of officially welcoming the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston.
May 18, 2016
Combatives wrestle for the title

A ground combatives tournament tournament was held at Peterson Air Force Base on May 17, 2016, and was just one of the events held throughout the week-long recognition of Police Officers, both fallen and surviving, occurring in communities around the world May 16-20.