News

June 19, 2020
Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass named 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

In selecting Bass, incoming Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said Bass brings skills, temperament and experience that the job requires and an outlook on leadership that meshes with his own.
June 17, 2020
4th SPCS receives new commander

Lt. Col. Kara Sartori (right) salutes Col. John Thien, 721st Operations Group commander, to assume command of the 4th Space Control Squadron on June 16, 2020 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The tradition of the passing of the unit guidon did not occur in order to maintain proper physical
June 15, 2020
Bioenvironmental Engineering reports on water quality

Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) supplies drinking water to Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Base personnel can get the facts about the water they drink from the recently released CSU - 2020 Water Quality Report. This report (reporting period 1 Jan – 31 Dec 19) informs the public about the water
June 12, 2020
12th SWS holds half marathon in Greenland’s arctic tundra

Even though physical fitness assessments have been suspended for Department of the Air Force personnel until Oct. 1, 2020, it’s still important to make physical fitness a priority. Physical distancing and other pandemic guidelines have made working out more difficult with restrictions placed on
June 12, 2020
21 HCOS welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Holly Dinkel, incoming 21st Healthcare Operations Squadron commander, right, accepts command from Col. Patrick Pohle, 21st Medical Group commander, left, June 12, 2020, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. (Courtesy photo)
June 10, 2020
21st Medical Group welcomes new commander

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Col. Patrick Pohle (right) salutes Col. Sam Johnson, 21st Space Wing commander, to assume command of the 21st Medical Group on June 9, 2020 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The tradition of the passing of the unit guidon did not occur in order to maintain proper
June 9, 2020
AFIs guide Airmen to dos, don'ts of political activities

With the 2020 Presidential election approaching, it’s important Airmen understand political guidelines, restrictions and how they can participate.
June 5, 2020
21st CPTS welcomes new commander

Col. Sam Johnson, 21st Space Wing commander, left, salutes Maj. Ashley Housley as she assumes command of the 21st Comptroller Squadron June 5, 2020 on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The traditional passing of the guidon did not occur in order to maintain proper physical distancing guidelines
June 4, 2020
21 CONS welcomes new commander

Maj. Perry A. Cole, incoming 21st Contracting Squadron commander, left, accepts command from Col. Kristen Aguilar, 21st Mission Support Group commander, right, during a ceremony June 4, 2020, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The 21 CONS mission is to develop and execute business solutions to
May 13, 2020
Team Pete mourns unexpected death of wing commander

Colonel Thomas G. Falzarano, 21st Space Wing commander, was pronounced dead at his on-base home May 12, 2020.