Leaders rely on public affairs professionals to assist them with delivering their communication efforts to service members and their families, to include retirees, civilians and contract employees. Command Information provides effective and efficient communication tools and products to link members with their leaders. Command Information helps service members and their families understand their purpose, role, and value to the Colorado Springs community.

The Public Affairs Photo & Video Studio supports members assigned to Peterson SFB, Schriever SFB, Cheyenne Mountain SFS and units with an active support agreement. We provide studio photography services for portrait, full-length and official passport/identification photos. View our photo studio booking policies, procedures, and general information here.

Units may request general public affairs support for education and training, unit-level command information, delta-level official recognition programs, and other events that support mission requirements. Photo and video support are available based on the commander's priorities, operational core tasks, urgency, mission impact, agencies support, and resources available.

Submit a "General PA Support" request through our customer service portal.

The SBD 1 Public Affairs Office manages the Peterson & Schriever electronic marquees located near the Visitor Control Centers to announce time-sensitive and recurring information to base members.

Submit a "Marquee & Displays" request through our customer service portal.

Self-help photo and video equipment are available on a first-come, first-serve basis when mission requirements, event priority and number of staff available dictate PA coverage of event.

The equipment is for official use only and can be signed out during duty hours Monday - Friday at the Peterson Public Affairs office located at Building 350, Suite 1221. Customers are responsible for the complete photo processing workflow when using the self-help equipment.

Please submit a request through our customer support portal to reserve a camera. Upon pickup, the customer will complete and sign a AF Form 1297, Temporary Issue Receipt.

Personnel must obtain necessary security and policy review before releasing official imagery, documents, information, or proposed statements outside official government channels. Visit the SBD 1 security and policy review page for more information.  

Submit a "Security and Policy Review" request through our customer service portal.

To receive our weekly newsletter, please work with your unit's designated CSL or commander's support staff to get added to your unit's email distro.

To help keep us all in line with Department of the Air Force expectations and standards of conduct, here is some guidance for you to consider when using social media.

In general, the DAF views personal social media sites positively and respects your rights as Americans to use them to express yourself. However, by the nature of your profession, you are always on the record and must represent our core values. When you engage via social media, don't do anything that will discredit yourself or the DAF.

When using Social Media:

• Think before you post. Use your best judgment because your writing can have serious consequences.
• Remember that you are always on duty and your social media interactions are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
• Don't forget your operations security (OPSEC) considerations. Consider how a post can be interpreted by the public.
• Be cautious about crossing the line between funny and distasteful. If you have doubts about whether you should post something, err on the side of caution.
• If the post in question concerns the Air Force, discuss the proposed post with your supervisor or your local PA office.

Here's the link to the DoD's social media guidance Social Media Policy and the DAF's Social Media Guidance. These should answer most of the questions you may have about creating and using social media.

The guide also has some good information applicable to all Guardians and Airmen who have their own personal social media presence. Ultimately, you alone are responsible for what you post.

Social media guidance for your unit:
To request permission to set up a social media site [ex: Facebook, Twitter, etc.], please email SBD1.PA@spaceforce.mil. Justification for requests should include, at a minimum, the requesting unit and name of page administrators, what the page will be used for and why your needs cannot be met by using the official Space Base Delta 1 social media channels. Additionally, a comprehensive communication and defacement plan, along with a memo signed by the commander will be required. Submission of the request does not guarantee approval.

Community Engagement extends beyond issuing information. It involves fostering relations with the neighboring community in a direct community and military interface. Well-conducted community relations enhance readiness by fostering hometown support. A good-neighbor policy is established through involvement with the communities and extends support to families of deployed Guardians and Airmen. The Community Engagement section identifies and fosters opportunities with organizations across civic, business and governmental institutions to increase public trust and enhance support for military operations in the defense of our Nation.

If you are looking for a Guardian, Airman, or civilian employee to address your group at a community event, we can help. The goal of the Speaker's Bureau is to keep the public informed about Peterson SFB, Cheyenne Mountain SFS, Space Base Delta 1, the U.S. Space Force & U.S. Air Force.

The Speaker’s Bureau includes military and civilian personnel who are available for speaking engagements at a variety of venues including schools, community organization meetings and special events. Our speakers can talk about a variety of USSF & USAF topics, ranging from SBD 1’s history and missions to patriotism and core values. If you are a military or government civilian assigned to SBD 1, register for our Speaker’s Bureau by emailing SBD1.PA@spaceforce.mil.

No rank, branch or subject restrictions. Open to all interested personnel on PSFB, SSFB, or CMSFS. Volunteers are needed when a school, city, or organization requests a speaker for an event. Common requests support Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

A minimum of 30 days’ notice is normally required for speakers, and we reserve the right to cancel requests due to mission requirements in support of mission essential contingencies. Audiences typically range in size from 25 to 100 persons and range in age from elementary school students to senior citizens.

To request a speaker for your event contact SBD 1/PA at SBD1.PA@spaceforce.mil. Please provide general information about your event to include: your name and contact information (daytime phone and e-mail), the name of the group you are representing, the anticipated audience size and composition, suggested topic(s), allocated length of time for the presentation, the date, the time and the location of the event.

Note: Submission of a request does not constitute a commitment of support until you receive confirmation.

The SBD 1 Public Affairs office conducts tours for military groups whose visit fills a mission requirement and civic leader groups that want to learn more about what space-based capabilities the base delivers to warfighters. Tour groups must not exceed 30 personnel. 

A minimum of 30 days' notice is required for all tours and requests are taken on a first come, first served basis. Schedules fill up quickly. You can contact us to check the availability of a specific date but a written request is required to schedule the tour.

To request a tour, please email SBD1.PA@spaceforce.mil with your name and contact information (daytime phone and e-mail), the name of the group you are representing, the size of the group, and proposed dates for the visit. Keep in mind, due to the size of the facilities being toured, group sizes may be limited.

Public Affairs supports the environmental program objectives and requirements by facilitating public notification and involvement, and communicating the Department of Defense's commitment to environmental excellence.

Space Base Delta 1 and our mission partners appreciate the enormous sacrifices made by our neighbors as we train for the defense of our country. Among those sacrifices is the occasional disruption of daily life by noise and flight operations. Sometimes this results in low-flying aircraft and noise in the Colorado Springs area.

Space Base Delta 1 strives to be a good neighbor by maintaining good community and media relations with our surrounding communities. We diligently seek to provide timely, responsive, and factual answers to all public inquiries as they pertain to our bases.

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The Pikes Peak Friends of Spaces Program, our adaptation of the U.S. Air Force's Honorary Commander Program, encourages an exchange of ideas and experiences, increases public awareness and understanding of the military as well as encourages friendships between key leaders of the base's surrounding communities, SBD 1 commanders and personnel.

To learn more about the SBD 1 Pikes Peak Friends of Space Program, email SBD1.PA@spaceforce.mil.

Media Operations ensures accurate and timely communication with local and national media about USSF's people, actions, and activities. While speed is vital for a successful media relationship, credibility through quick, accurate, and candid responses to inquiries is equally crucial.

The Media Operations section works to coordinate all interviews, queries and all other requests to Peterson SFB, Pituffik Space Base, Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, New Boston SFS, Ka’ena Point SFS, and the Maui Space Surveillance Complex on the summit of Haleakala, Hawaii.

Military members and civilian workers assigned to Space Base Delta 1 who are contacted by news media should provide the media member with the email address and phone number of the Public Affairs Media Operations section.

Space Base Delta 1 is a non-public news gathering forum and requires all civilian media to have entry authorization and a Public Affairs escort prior to entering the base. Unless otherwise arranged, all media will enter the installations via the visitor center.

Media interested in covering SBD 1 activities should call (719) 556-5185 or email SBD1.PA@spaceforce.mil to arrange for an escort and for detailed information regarding upcoming media opportunities.