2 Feb 2022

Exceptional Peterson kid competes for Military Child of the Year

A resident of Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, was named a semi-finalist for Military Child of the Year on Jan. 5, 2022. Collin Williams, the 15-year-old son of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Williams, North American Aerospace Defense Command U.S. Northern Command Joint Operations Center security manager, is one of 15 children who will now be in contention for the title of Military Child of the Year for the Air Force.

1 Feb 2022

21st MDS educates with National Children’s Dental Health Month

Parents often wonder why taking care of baby teeth are important since they will quickly fall out. However, habits and attitudes are formed at a young age. Placing an emphasis on your child’s dental health now can be a critical step towards them maintaining a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Also, baby teeth are important space holders for permanent teeth. Losing them prematurely due to cavities can create the need for orthodontic intervention in the future.

1 Feb 2022

Register now for the 2022 Learning Professionals' Consortium

Registration is open until Feb. 11 for the 2022 Learning Professionals' Consortium (LPC-22) presented by the Air Force Learning Professionals Program. This virtual event, presented on Zoomgov.com, comes with an update in format for 2022.

28 Jan 2022

Up-folding traditions

Members of the High Frontier Honor Guard fold a deployment flag at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Jan. 26, 2022. Ceremonies like this give key spouses the chance to check in with the families of those deploying to make sure they receive all the support they need while their Guardian or Airman is away. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman

28 Jan 2022

Wingman, Leader, Warrior: Spc. 4 James Brown

Having served in both the U.S. Air Force and Space Force for a total of three years, U.S. Space Force Spc. 4 James Brown, 50th Communications Squadron client systems technician, has been stationed at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, since September 2021, with the duty of activating and troubleshooting government issued mobile phones to ensure effective, efficient communication across the USSF.

27 Jan 2022

DOD Places Variety of Troops on 'Prepare to Deploy'

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III placed a range of U.S. military units comprising 8,500 troops on a heightened preparedness to deploy should Russia invade Ukraine, and those units have been named, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.

26 Jan 2022

Peterson Medical Clinic gets a facelift

On Jan. 24, 2022, the 21st Medical Group celebrated the completion of a three-year military construction project which renovated multiple functions within the 21st MDG Medical Clinic at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado

25 Jan 2022

MilTax Online Tax-Filing Forum Opens Doors to Service Members, Families

Military OneSource's MilTax forum is open for business as the IRS began accepting tax returns, an official with the Defense Department's Military Community and Family Policy said.

25 Jan 2022

Defender takes big STEP with promotion

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Stewart, 50th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, earned a promotion through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program, just before the holiday season, elevating her from staff sergeant to technical sergeant. The STEP program allows the major command, unit commanders and senior officers to select a limited number of Airmen or Guardians with exceptional potential for promotion.

21 Jan 2022

Learning to lead

Members from Space Delta 8 – Satellite Communications and Navigational Warfare, 4th Space Operations Squadron, have been breaking barriers in a new space training initiative at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. The new training was critical to the success of operations and protection of the wideband and protected Military Satellite Communication system. The squadron experienced an 80% turnover of their cyber personnel this past year. This occurred as the U.S. Space Force focused on moving Guardians to new units, as well as moving Airmen back to U.S. Air force units.