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June 18, 2019
Missouri Air National Guard visits Peterson

Nine Airmen from the 131st Logistics Readiness Squadron, a Missouri Air National Guard unit, visited from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri to work with the 21st LRS June 3-8, 2019 on Peterson AFB, Colorado.
June 13, 2019
New Lieutenant Re-enlists Future Command Chief

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Chief Master Sgt. Rodolfo Gamez (right), 21st Operations Group superintendent, recites the oath of enlistment during his re-enlistment ceremony administered by 2nd Lt. Jericho Simmons, June 6, 2019 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Gamez has served in the U.S. Air
June 11, 2019
Military Working Dogs Retirement/Memorial

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.— Staff Sgt. Vaughn Rivard, a dog handler, and Gina, a military working dog from the 21st Security Forces Squadron salute a fallen MWD May 14, 2019, on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The Memorial display for MWD’s includes a dog kennel that has a leather leash, a
June 5, 2019
2019 Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony

One way to welcome the spring weather and highly anticipated summer season is with the planting of trees. For the 2019 Arbor Day celebration, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado held an annual Arbor Day tree planting ceremony as part of its partnership with the Colorado State Forestry Service.
June 4, 2019
2018 Geico Military Service Award Winner

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AIR FORCE STATION, Colo. - Master Sgt. Christopher Engelke, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Fire Emergency Services Flight superintendent, is the 2018 Geico Military Service Award winner. The award is selected amongst candidates from all U.S. military enlisted branches to
June 4, 2019
SECAF embarks on her final sortie

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – A plane carrying Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, taxis through a water arch on Peterson Air Force Base, May 31, 2019, her last day as SECAF. Wilson announced her resignation in March after she was selected to be president of the University of Texas at El
June 4, 2019
821st SFS Change of Command

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Capt. Glenn Bowersox, 821st Security Forces commander, receives the guidon from Col. Mafwa Kuvibidila, 821st Air Base Group commander during a change of command ceremony, May 30, 2019. The 821st SFS is responsible for security of the 254 square-mile Thule defense area.
June 4, 2019
From Tech to Master

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Master sergeant selects gather for a group photo at The Club on Peterson Air Force Base, May 31, 2019. At the rank of master sergeant, an Airman enters the senior non-commissioned officer tier and transitions from front-line technicians and supervisors to operational
May 30, 2019
Senior Airman Garber Memorial

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron hung a memorial plaque at a ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of Senior Airmen William “Billy” Garber, 21st LRS air transportation journeyman, at the bowling alley on Peterson Air Force Base, May 17, 2019. Garber passed away Aug.
May 28, 2019
Maintaining proper mental health

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - May marks the 49th anniversary of Mental Health Awareness Month. For Airmen on Peterson Air Force Base, the mental health clinic provides services during times of stress, depression, grief, anxiety or a mental health concern.