News - Tag USAF

July 24, 2026
21 MDG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Marcie Lewis, incoming 21st Medical Group commander, accepts the guidon from U.S. Space Force Col. Kenneth Klock, Space Base Delta 1 commander, during the 21st MDG change of command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, July 17, 2026. The passing of the guidon
July 20, 2026
Dr. Andrew Aldrin Meets with Guardians and Airmen to Talk Space at Peterson

Dr. Andrew Aldrin speaks to Guardians, Airmen, civilians and family members during a presentation during a presentation on the evolution of commercial space and its impact on the future space ecosystem at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, July 17, 2026. The professional development event, hosted
July 16, 2026
Forge the Force Fest 2026

Peterson Space Force Base held its second annual Forge the Force Fest July 16. The event was co-hosted by Space Base Delta 1 and SBD 41, bringing together military programs and community organizations from across the Pikes Peak region. By providing educational workshops and resources in an engaging,
May 18, 2026
Peterson SFB Celebrates National Police Week

Each May, members of the Peterson Space Force Base law enforcement community, along with partners at the Colorado Springs Police Department, gather to commemorate National Police Week, an observance established on Oct. 1, 1962, by President John F. Kennedy to serve as a reminder of the sacrifices of
April 28, 2026
DAF launches plan to bolster AI workforce

The DAF recently approved a new strategy to build and maintain a highly skilled AI workforce to secure a technological and competitive advantage.
April 27, 2026
SBD 1 Friends of Space Group Tours Peterson

Members of the Space Base Delta 1 Friends of Space Group, alongside the SBD 1 command team, pose for a photo outside the SBD 1 Headquarters building at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, April 23, 2026. The Friends of Space program is SBD 1’s honorary commander program, designed to cultivate
March 30, 2026
Peterson Aero Club celebrates 75 years

The Peterson Aero Club celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. This commemorates 75 years of flying, learning to fly and doing it safely.
March 5, 2026
Space Base Delta 1 Safety Personnel Support Arctic Operations at Pituffik Space Base

Despite the harsh Arctic conditions, flight operations continued as U.S. and Canadian forces conducted Operation Noble Defender. Supporting the mission was Porter, the weapons safety manager with the Space Base Delta 1 Safety Office.
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
Feb. 12, 2026
Air Force, Space Force senior enlisted advisors emphasize quality of life’s importance in national defense

Space Force and Air Force senior enlisted leaders appeared before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee to address quality of life's importance in national defense.