PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Jessica Brokar, 21st Force Support Squadron lead educational technician, stands outside of the main Childhood Development Center on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, March 3, 2022. Brokar was promoted from teaching preschool in Nov. 2021, having worked in childcare for 27 years, but did not take up her new duties until Feb. 2022 due to staffing shortages. (U.S. Space Force photo by Fiona Truant)