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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.
Sept. 5, 2018
History office plays key role in OCP emblem-to-patch conversion

Since early recorded history, warring tribes often carried banners or flags marked with emblems to represent factions and motivate their warriors to fight for the cause. It is to this historical tradition that we can trace the evolution of military emblems and patches. As the Air Force begins
Feb. 20, 2018
Hands on history

History lives in more than just books, it lives in objects and people as well. Walking past a historic display, seeing an old photo, the stories and emotions this invokes can be pulled to the surface. A piece of history located on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, that helped steer Jeffery Nash,
May 16, 2017
21st Space Wing strikes silver

The 21st Space Wing celebrates its silver anniversary this year at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Before becoming a space wing, however, Air Force units carrying the designation of “21st” previously engaged in flying.
Oct. 11, 2016
Peterson Air and Space Museum: Experiencing local heritage

The Peterson Air and Space Museum preserves Air Force culture by emphasizing the mission and history of the base and the local area.

Tuskegee Airman, Air Force legend passes away at 102