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Jan. 28, 2022
Up-folding traditions

Members of the High Frontier Honor Guard fold a deployment flag at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Jan. 26, 2022. Ceremonies like this give key spouses the chance to check in with the families of those deploying to make sure they receive all the support they need while their Guardian or Airman
Jan. 28, 2022
Wingman, Leader, Warrior: Spc. 4 James Brown

Having served in both the U.S. Air Force and Space Force for a total of three years, U.S. Space Force Spc. 4 James Brown, 50th Communications Squadron client systems technician, has been stationed at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, since September 2021, with the duty of activating and
Jan. 27, 2022
DOD Places Variety of Troops on 'Prepare to Deploy'

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III placed a range of U.S. military units comprising 8,500 troops on a heightened preparedness to deploy should Russia invade Ukraine, and those units have been named, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
Jan. 26, 2022
Peterson Medical Clinic gets a facelift

On Jan. 24, 2022, the 21st Medical Group celebrated the completion of a three-year military construction project which renovated multiple functions within the 21st MDG Medical Clinic at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
Jan. 25, 2022
MilTax Online Tax-Filing Forum Opens Doors to Service Members, Families

Military OneSource's MilTax forum is open for business as the IRS began accepting tax returns, an official with the Defense Department's Military Community and Family Policy said.
Jan. 25, 2022
Defender takes big STEP with promotion

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Stewart, 50th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, earned a promotion through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program, just before the holiday season, elevating her from staff sergeant to technical sergeant. The STEP program allows the major command,
Jan. 21, 2022
Learning to lead

Members from Space Delta 8 – Satellite Communications and Navigational Warfare, 4th Space Operations Squadron, have been breaking barriers in a new space training initiative at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. The new training was critical to the success of operations and protection of the
Jan. 21, 2022
Pharmacy technology seeks to meet demand

The 21st Medical Group is rolling out a new queuing system called Q-Flow for patients at the Satellite Pharmacy located inside of the Peterson Base Exchange on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.
Jan. 20, 2022
Tuskegee Airman, Air Force legend passes away at 102

Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, a Tuskegee Airman and Air Force legend, passed away at his residence in Bethesda, Md., Jan. 16, 2022. He was 102 years old.
Jan. 18, 2022
Peterson relocates COVID-19 testing site

Due to weather and safety concerns, the 21st Medical Group has moved the Peterson-Schriever Garrison COVID-19 testing to the former clubhouse of the Silver Spruce Golf Course, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Jan. 10, 2022.