News - Category Peterson Space Force Base

Feb. 23, 2026
Hegseth, Arsenal of Freedom Tour Talks Space, Administers Oath to 302d AW Recruits in Denver

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the War Department's Arsenal of Freedom tour arrived in Denver, where the secretary visited a pair of commercial space companies, and he administered the oath of enlistment to recruits, including Air Force Reservists from the 302d Airlift Wing.
Feb. 23, 2026
Having What it Takes: SBD 1 Airmen Prep for Phoenix Raven Course

There is an eerie quiet as Airmen from the 21st Security Forces Squadron sweat over the floor of Peterson Space Force Base’s gym, completing push-ups and sit-ups in complete silence as evaluators count repetitions in their head. Only one thing runs through the minds of the testers: “Do I have it in
Jan. 29, 2026
302d AW NCO is first Reservist to join 379th ECS Viper Team

When senior leaders travel within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, it is important that they and their teams are able to maintain communication with personnel on the ground while in the air.U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron Viper Team meet that
July 23, 2024
NASA study advances potential for Mars habitation

In a groundbreaking NASA study set against the remote backdrop of North Dakota, U.S. Space Force Spc. 4 William Wallace, 4th Space Operations Squadron payload engineer, played a pivotal role in advancing the science community’s understanding of extraterrestrial agriculture.
June 13, 2024
Who cares: a conversation on grief, communication, and community

As an intensive care unit chaplain at Regions Hospital’s level 1 trauma center in St. Paul, Minnesota, Conner Simms witnessed both inexplainable miracles and unimaginable losses. And while it was his job to comfort those suffering, patient or family member, Simms admits bringing the weight of
May 3, 2024
Service members aim for German Armed Forces Badge

U.S. Army Capt. Tiffani Marzette, Medical Department Activity occupational therapy and chiropractic chief, attempts the 100-meter swim while in uniform to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, April 12, 2024. The GAFBMP is earned by
May 1, 2024
Quick response of heroic Airmen prevents tragic outcome

While deployed to the 332 Air Expeditionary Wing, three Airmen from the 4th and 21st Civil Engineer Squadron saved the life of a coworker who had severed an artery while updating the water and fuels system.
April 9, 2024
USSF takes control of Army satellite course, graduates nine fully trained operators

On March 15, 8th Combat Training Squadron’s Detachment 1 graduated the first ever class of nine fully trained wideband transmission controller operators, providing operations-ready warfighters to five different wideband satellite communications operations centers.
March 7, 2024
A show of strength: Space Delta 3 completes a different kind of lift off

Between muffled music from a nearby speaker and the sounds of cheers and barbells clinking, Guardians and Airmen from Space Delta 3 – Space Electromagnetic Warfare participated in a DEL 3 Lift Off at the Peterson Space Force gym Feb. 28, 2024.
Dec. 19, 2023
Operation JULEMAND 2023

On Nov. 29, 2023, with Christmas just three weeks away, members of Pituffik SB traveled north—70 miles as the reindeer fly—on a special sleigh provided by Air Greenland. The team, including the much-awaited Julemand, arrived at the village of Qaanaaq in the arctic darkness at 1 p.m. to deliver gifts