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Press Releases

Media interested in covering P-S GAR activities should call (719) 556-5185 or email P-SGAR.PA.P-SGARPAPAFB-SAFB@us.af.mil to arrange for an escort and for detailed information regarding upcoming media opportunities.

The office has a 24-hour on-call PA representative who can be reached through the Colorado Springs Regional Command Post at (719) 556-4555.

Peterson-Schriever Garrison is a non-public news gathering forum and requires all civilian media to have entry authorization and an escort prior to entering the base. Unless otherwise arranged, all media will enter the installations via the visitor center.

  • Schriever Airman found dead

    An individual assigned to Schriever was found dead Dec. 22. “We are saddened by the tragic death of one of our Airmen,” said Col. Jennifer Grant, 50th Space Wing commander. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and coworkers of Senior Airman Neill West, III.” Base leaders are

  • Schriever leaders recall sequestration impacts

    “If the Budget Control Act limit isn’t fixed and we have to go through sequester, that will be equivalent to a $15 billion cut.  We’re too small for what the nation expects of us now, sequestration would make the situation worse.” The Secretary of the Air Force made that statement earlier this year

  • Satellite transmissions cease, no impact to weather mission

    The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Flight 19 ceased transmitting weather data after nearly three and a half years of operational service to Department of Defense and civilian agencies.On Feb. 11, 2016, operators lost the ability to command the satellite following a power failure within the

  • Schriever holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony

    Media is invited to Schriever Air Force Base to attend the Pikes Peak Area 9/11 Commemoration ceremony, ‘A Community Remembers,’ at 9 a.m. Sept. 11. The ceremony will be held at the DeKok Building Courtyard in front of Building 210, the 50th Space Wing headquarters building.This year marks the 16th

  • 4th SPCS to relocate to Peterson AFB

    The Secretary of the Air Force announced Jan. 16 that the 4th Space Control Squadron, currently located at Holloman AFB, N.M., will co-locate with the 76th SPCS at Peterson AFB, Colo., this year.The 4th SPCS and the 76th SPCS are like units with similar missions. Both units will occupy a