News

April 11, 2018
North gate: New hours of operation

As of April 9, 2018, the north gate on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, is operating under a new schedule due to increased security measures. During weekdays, inbound and outbound lanes will be open from 6 - 9 a.m. The outbound side of the north gate will reopen from 2:30 - 6 p.m to facilitate
Feb. 21, 2018
Airman’s resiliency saves family from across the world

Responsibilities for Staff Sgt. Gopal Pudasaini, 21st Space Wing Family Health medical technician, are not limited to those in the Air Force.
Feb. 21, 2018
Guardians of knowledge

Librarians are more than a person with a creaky cart full of books. A substantial education is required in their field, which itself is full of variety. From academics to archives, being a librarian at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, entails much more than book placement and checkout procedures.
Feb. 13, 2018
Tracking the billion year road trip

Cruising with the windows down, music up and the Sun shining on your face. Going on a road trip is an adventure that some people love or aspire to do. For one individual, their road trip could last a billion years, and the 18th Space Control Squadron is tracking it.
Nov. 27, 2017
Overcoming Alaskan-sized challenges to provide energy assurance

Preparing for a major power outage or planning a backup generation exercise is complicated in the best conditions. Now, imagine doing it in temperatures as low as 50 degrees below zero at Clear Air Force Station, Alaska.
July 6, 2016
10th Space Warning Squadron hosts open house

On June 11, Cavalier Air Force Station opened its doors to the public for the first time in three years. The 10th Space Warning Squadron hosted an Open House to highlight their operational mission and allow the local community to learn about CAFS and its capabilities; specifically, the Perimeter
July 6, 2016
Thule Air Base gets new commander

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander, presents the guidon to Col. Christopher Eagan, 821st Air Base Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Thule Air Base, Greenland on June 28, 2016. As the 821st ABG commander, Eagan is responsible for the
June 21, 2016
Peterson hosts Sports and Field Day

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Peterson Airmen take off at the beginning of the 10k bike course during the annual Sports and Field Day at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 16, 2016. Events began at 8 a.m. and were scattered throughout the day, ending at 2 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior
June 21, 2016
Peterson shows off talent

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Alexis Remy sings the “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten during the Peterson’s Got Talent competition at The Club on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 14, 2016. Remy won first place for the preteen (ages 9-12) category and was presented a trophy and certificate by
June 14, 2016
Keep looking up: Football legend urges Airmen to face problems

Don’t be ashamed to admit you have problems, everyone has them and probably more than you do,” said Heisman Trophy winner and pro football legend Herschel Walker. Walker visited Peterson Air Force Base June 8, sharing the story of his battle with Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality