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  • Thule Trippin: Recreation at the Top of the World

    So, what is there to do at an isolated base in the Arctic Circle with limited summer and darkness for months on end? Well, with the help of base support services, a lot, and year-round too.For the Airmen of the 821st Air Base Group at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Thule Trippin is how they occupy their

  • COP’S CORNER

    During July, the 21st Security Forces Squadron, along with facility parking wardens issued 120 traffic citations. Speed violations comprised of the majority of the citations and we noted an over 40% increase in speeding citations from June to July. Drivers were suspended for various offenses

  • Team Pete represents in athletic competitions

    Last year Technical Sergeant Paul McWhirter, audio engineer for the Air Force Academy band, went into the Rocky Mountain State Games with no expectation of winning. But he did, leading to an appearance in the 2015 State Games of America held in Lincoln, Neb. August 1-2.McWhirter, after defending his

  • Colorado AF Reservists fighting California fires from the sky

    Two Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped aircraft arrived here from the Air Force Reserve Command's 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.   yesterday afternoon and started flying on the Rocky fire Northwest of Sacramento, Calif., the same day.They joined two Air National Guard

  • CMSAF Cody visits with Airmen of ‘America’s Fortress’

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody toured Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station on Aug. 6.During his visit, the Air Force's senior enlisted leader met the Airmen accomplishing the mission at "America's Fortress" and held an all call to discuss the changes taking place in the Air

  • Youth Center programs place priority on inclusion

    "Monkey stance, monkey stance!"As each child came up to bat, a coach shouted instructions to get ready, "monkey stance" as they called it, to everyone on the field.No matter the skill level, ability or even which team, every player was given the same instruction and encouragement during a t-ball

  • Peterson learns from its first contract priest

    Wingmanship is key to a successful fighting force and making sure Airmen are mission ready at all times. To some people that means hitting the gym every day, others need quiet and solace, while still others need to seek spiritual fulfillment by going to church - whatever the denomination may be.The

  • Chapel Services Changing, Refocusing Resources

    Fewer church and liturgical services doesn't mean less ministry is taking place. The number of religious services at the base chapel is decreasing, beginning in August with Catholic Mass going to one session on Sundays followed by reductions to Protestant services later in the summer. However, that

  • Community helps Airmen enjoy life at the Top of the World

    Maintaining resilience is an important part of being an Airman and every assignment has its unique challenges. Thule Air Force Base, Greenland is no different, remote assignment, remote location, temperature extremes, and connectivity issues to name a few.For Airman stationed at the Top of the

  • Peterson kids perform ‘The Jungle Book’

    Kids stood in a line and came forward in small groups to repeat lines after the actors in an attempt to be cast in their production of "The Jungle Book," which took place Aug. 1, just six days after auditions at the Base Auditorium.The Missoula Children's Theatre is a program that moves from town to

 

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