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  • PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colorado -- Col Devin Pepper, 21st Operations Group Commander, hands the 16th Space Control Squadron guidon to Lt Col Ernest Schmitt at a change of command ceremony, June 16, 2017, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The 16th SPCS is Air Force Space Command’s only defensive space control unit and is responsible for operating defensive space control capabilities to rapidly achieve flexible and versatile space superiority. The unit draws Total Force manpower support from its Reserve Associate Unit, the 380th Space Control Squadron. (Courtesy Photo)

    16th Space Control Squadron Change of Command

    Col Devin Pepper, 21st Operations Group Commander, hands the 16th Space Control Squadron guidon to Lt Col Ernest Schmitt at a change of command ceremony, June 16, 2017, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
  • Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander, along with Airmen from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron and 21st Force Support Squadron, cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of 24 Hour Fitness at the Fitness Center, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 16, 2017. Military ID registration for 24 Hour Fitness 24/7 access is now available at the Fitness Center. (U. S. Air Force photo by Robb Lingley)

    24-hour fitness grand opening

    Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander, along with Airmen from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron and 21st Force Support Squadron, cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of 24-hour fitness at the Fitness Center, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 16, 2017. Military ID registration for 24/7 access is now available at the Fitness Center. (U. S.
  • Vicki Rygiel, 21st Force Support Squadron School Age Care program coordinator, smiles with Christian Smithwick, Coady Sellers and Emma Mosley, SAC program children, inside the R.P. Lee Youth Center at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Monday, June 12, 2017. Rygiel earned the Air Force Civilian Specialist of the Year award in recognition of her service with Schriever’s SAC program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class William Tracy)

    Former Schriever SAC coordinator earns AF award

    For Vicki Rygiel, winning the Air Force award for Civilian Specialist of the Year is inconsequential to the benefits her career of helping children and families learn and thrive has provided her.
  • Jackie Wickham is the new Exceptional Family Member Program coordinator at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Building 350, on Peterson Air Force Base. The Air Force added 35 EFMP coordinators this year to help Airmen and their families navigate the various agencies and services on and off base for children and adults with special medical or educational needs. Ms. Wickham can be reached at 556-6141. (U.S. Air Force photo/Monica Mendoza)

    EFMP helps guide special needs families through processes

    You can think of Jackie Wickham as a personal process guide for Air Force and sister families assigned to Peterson Air Force Base, navigating the maze of agencies and services available to people with special needs.She is the Exceptional Family Member coordinator on Peterson Air Force Base, a new position to the base and to the Air Force. She is

  • National clean hands week Sept. 19 to 25

    When was the last time you took the time to disinfect your cell phones, door knobs or your computer keyboard? These are surfaces we touch often but forget about when we are cleaning. Most viruses and bacteria have the potential to live up to two or more hours once they touch a surface. Think about all the surfaces and items we touch every day.

  • Cavalier team named July Golden Knight winners

    The Golden Knight recipient for July is the Cavalier Air Force Station 2010 Open House Team,10th Space Warning Squadron.Team members include Capt. Connie Ronnie, Capt. Eric Zerhan, Capt. Lawrence Hufford, 2nd Lt. Senta Brookshire, 2nd Lt. Francisco Vazquez, Master Sgt. Joey Barone, Tech. Sgt. Daniel Harris, Staff Sgt. Landon Johnson, Mr. Robert
  • Tech. Sgt. Monique Killian, 21st Space Wing plans and programs, (left) and Tech. Sgt. Alyse Partridge, 21st Medical Group Life Support Program director, (right) sing back up for Senior Airman Charis Ford, Joint Personal Property Shipping Office traffic management journeyman, (center) a contestant in last year’s Front Range Stars show. Airman Ford will compete again this year signing, “Bring it on Home to Me,” originally by Sam Cooke and redone by The Supremes, in the singing contest modeled after the popular TV show “American Idol.” Twelve contestants from Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB and the U.S. Air Force Academy will compete for the title of Front Range Star at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Peterson Air Force Base auditorium. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Proceeds are split between the Team Pete Junior Enlisted Association and a local charity. (Courtesy photo)

    Peterson AFB hosts fourth annual Front Range Stars singing competition

    Twelve contestants from Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB and the U.S. Air Force Academy will battle it out vocally in the annual Front Range Stars show Sept. 10, which is modeled after the popular TV show "American Idol." Competition is expected to be tough as past contestants, former Tops in Blue vocalists and award-winning song writers, step on to the
  • Members of the 21st Security Forces Squadron prepare to demonstrate apprehension tactics with one of their military working dogs for guests at the Deployed Families Dinner, hosted by Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station Aug. 6. The event brought out nearly 120 guests despite thunderstorms and heavy rains, which cleared up as the event kicked off. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Military families take hike to Cheyenne Mountain for dinner

    The Deployed Families Dinner, held on the first Friday of each month at Peterson AFB, has become a staple with local military families that have a loved one deployed.On Aug. 6, Col. Russell Wilson, 721st Mission Support Group commander at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, together with Col. Stephen N. Whiting, 21st Space Wing commander, welcomed
  • Members of the 821st Support Squadron at Thule Air Base, Greenland, hiked up the 724-foot high Thule landmark, Mount Dundas, Aug. 23 following a commander’s call. The Ravens rallied at the foot of the mountain to make the climb, which took about one hour because in the final 50-feet of the climb Airmen had to use a fixed rope and go up single file, one at a time. The climb was the first of many planned team-building events for the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Petra Wright)

    Thule Airmen take Mount Dundas

    It was a lovely 47 degrees and sunny Aug. 23 at Thule Air Base in Greenland, where during the winter months experience complete darkness.Following a commander's call, 33 Airmen from the 821st Support Squadron rallied at the base of Thule landmark, Mount Dundas, to make the climb to the top. It was the first of monthly squadron team-building
  • The Golden Knight recipient for June is the 21st Security Forces Squadron plans and programs branch. Team members include Senior Master Sgt. Shaun Guilfoil, Master Sgt. Frank Green, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Anderson, Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, and Staff Sgt. La’Tanya Ferguson. (Air Force photo/Rob Bussard)

    21st SFS plans and programs branch receives June Golden Knight award

    The Golden Knight recipient for June is the 21st Security Forces Squadron plans and programs branch.Team members include Senior Master Sgt. Shaun Guilfoil, Master Sgt. Frank Green, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Anderson, Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, and Staff Sgt. La'Tanya Ferguson.The team authored the first-ever 21st Space Wing Integrated Defense Plan and
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