News

Nov. 23, 2020
Do not fear the SAD, but be aware

The time of year has come once again where the sun sets early and the weather becomes colder. Airmen and space professionals tend to hide indoors and binge-watching habits take over. This year in particular with COVID-19 restrictions, Airmen find themselves tucked away and isolated with a mysterious
Nov. 23, 2020
Combat Divers submerge inside Cheyenne Mountain

A Special Forces Operations Detachment - Alpha (SFOD-A) with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) put their combat dive skills to use November 5, 2020 where one would least expect: in the heart of the Cheyenne Mountain Complex.
Nov. 20, 2020
Feeding Airmen, not the virus

Many Peterson AFB units’ missions and manning have been affected since the U.S. started its first COVID-19 lockdowns in March of 2020, and the dining facility is no exception.
Nov. 20, 2020
A first: Army unit wins Omaha Trophy for strategic deterrence

In 2020 style, a small formation of socially distanced and masked Soldiers gathered to celebrate the halcyon days of 2019 as the 100th Missile Defense Brigade was presented with the U.S. Strategic Command Omaha Trophy for Global Operations at Peterson Air Force Base Nov. 19.
Nov. 13, 2020
CMAFS SFS trains with Fire Department

The Cheyenne Mountain Complex located on Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station poses unique challenges to all who work there. For the fire department, it provides them a chance to hone their subterranean, industrial and ventilation capabilities, according to Senior Master Sgt. David Webster, CMAFS
Nov. 9, 2020
P-S GAR Supports Colorado Springs Airport during evacuation

The 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron recently assisted the Colorado Springs Airport air traffic control tower with evacuating their building due to a positive COVID-19 case.
Nov. 6, 2020
Chapel holds remembrance for Col. Falzarano

Attendees sign the guest book at a memorialfor Col. Thomas Falzarano, former 21st Space Wing commander Nov. 5, 2020, at the base chapel. The memorial was spaced out over two hours to avoid a large crowd so attendees could maintain physical distancing. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class
Nov. 6, 2020
Space Force gains first professional military education center

The U.S. Space Force gained its first professional military education center when the Forrest L. Vosler Non-Commissioned Officer Academy was transferred from the Air Force Oct. 21 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
Nov. 5, 2020
21st SFS stands up Elite Guard Flight

Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations, visited the 21st Security Forces Squadron Oct. 20, to meet the squadron’s new Elite Guard Flight, a first for USSF.
Nov. 4, 2020
The Great American Smokeout begins Nov. 19

November is Tobacco Cessation Month. While deployment or recent pandemic restrictions may physically separate service members, remind them that they are never alone especially when it comes to quitting tobacco.