RMD9X9Y4–Colorado Springs, CO. USA. June 27, 2013. US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is greeted by the Commander USNORTHCOM Gen. Chuck Jacoby on arrival at Peterson AFB June 27, 2013 in Colorado Springs, CO. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News
RMWCEC29–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. –Fire protection Airmen from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron put out a fire on a mock aircraft Aug. 7, 2019, on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The firefighters of the 21st CES have to be trained and ready to handle the many different environments, buildings and vehicles of Peterson AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Bertain)
RM2GKDPC3–Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera (left) and her staff arrive at the Peterson Hub for a Peterson-Schriever Garrison mission brief following a base tour of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, March 23, 2021. During her first visit to Peterson AFB, Primavera toured base facilities, and learned about P-S GAR and U.S. Space Force missions, operations and facilities.
RMCRWCCA–Maj. Ryan McCreight, 731st Airlift Squadron pilot with the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson AFB flies a modular air fire fighting system equipped C-130 Hercules aircraftin support of the Waldo Canyon wild fire in Colorado Springs, CO on June 27, 2012. Four MAFFS-equipped aircraft from the 302nd and 153rd Airlift Wings flew in support of the U.S. Forest Service as they fought fires in Colorado. MAFFS is a self-contained aerial fire fighting system that can discharge 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant in less than five seconds, covering an area one-quarter of a mile long by 100 feet wide.
RM2KY8942–Colorado Springs, Colo., March 22, 2014 Members from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Schriever Air Force Base and Peterson AFB discuss the current scenario during the final day of a 4-day course used to train and test a communities preparedness March 22, 2014. Numerous Colorado Springs City and El Paso County departments convened in Colorado Springs for a 4-day integrated emergency management course that culminated in testing the communities response to multiple and varied accidents and incidents during an exercise.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities
RM2B14FC8–U.S. and Canadian military aircraft assigned to the North American Aerospace Defense Command mission perform a flyover during the command’s 60th Anniversary Ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, May 12, 2018. The ceremony and static display of various NORAD aircraft was the culmination of a three-day event, which included a media tour of Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, the dedication of a cairn outside the commands’ headquarters building memorializing the Canadians who have passed away while serving NORAD, and a fly over in missing-man formation performed by the Royal Canadian Ai
RMRTC505–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Maj. Gen. Robert Skinner, 24th Air Force commander (center), and Chief Master Sgt. David Kirk 24th Air Force command master chief (center left), stand with 21st Communications Squadron Network Control Center members at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 8, 2019. The NNC maintains the Peterson AFB network to ensure it runs properly.
RF2JNN13C–Colorado Springs, CO - July 8, 2022:U.S. Space Force Peterson Space Force Base Main Gate sign
RF2G6DFCF–A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a National Reconnaissance Office payload launched by team Vandenberg from Space Launch Complex-6 here Monday at 1:47 p.m. PDT. This was the ninth Delta IV-Heavy launched from Vandenberg, with the first launch occurring Jan. 20, 201, and it is the largest rocket ever to launch from the West Coast of the United States. (U.S. Space Force photo by Michael Peterson)
RMW0N6RF–In this photo by NORAD an American F-22 flies along side a Russian Tupolev Tu-95 bomber entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on May 20, 2019. Two pairs of F-22s, along with an E-3 Airborne Early Warning and Control System, from North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) positively identified and intercepted a total of four Tupolev Tu-95 bombers and two Su-35 fighters the ADIZ. UPI
RMEBBP7Y–An Air Force Reserve C-130 Hercules is readied for takeoff at Sather Air Base, Iraq, on Wednesday, April 19, 2006. The aircraft
RM2GFAKDE–U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond, shares his vision for the Space Training and Readiness Command, at Peterson Space Force Base August 23, 2021 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
RM2A007AG–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Members of the Royal Air Force aerial demonstration team, the Red Arrows, walk across the Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, flight line Sept. 16, 2019. The team stopped at Peterson AFB as part of their North American tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heather Heiney)
RM2GKWD55–Brig. Gen. Kenyon K. Bell, left, 82nd Training Wing commander, transfers command of the 782nd Training Group to Col. Daniel W. Lemon during a change of command ceremony at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, July, 8, 2021. Col. Loren Graham relinquished command of the Air Force's most diverse training group. Lemon comes to Sheppard from the North American Aerospace Defense Command, Peterson AFB, Colorado.
RMCRWCFE–The 731st Airlift Squadron, 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson AFB use modular air fire fighting system equipped C-130 Hercules aircraft to respond to the Waldo Canyon wild fire in Colorado Springs, CO on June 27, 2012. Four MAFFS-equipped aircraft from the 302nd and 153rd Airlift Wings flew in support of the U.S. Forest Service as they fought fires in Colorado. MAFFS is a self-contained aerial fire fighting system that can discharge 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant in less than five seconds, covering an area one-quarter of a mile long by 100 feet wide.
RM2M9HKX0–United States Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BG) Christopher M. Joniec, Commander, 514th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), left, BG Teresa Marn Peterson, Commander, 305th AMW and Colonel (COL) Craig Widen, Commander of the 108th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), McGuire Air Force Base (AFB), New Jersey, right, unveil a 'Let's Roll' logo. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2002 Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMKHWYCA–Secretary of Defense, James Mattis answers a question from the audience during an “All Call” held on Peterson AFB, CO, Nov 16, 2017. Secretary Mattis received briefings on the current missions of the commands and the unique nature of the two commands that are responsible for the defense of the United States and Canada. (DoD Photo By: N&NC Public Affairs)
RF2G6DFEH–A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a National Reconnaissance Office payload launched by team Vandenberg from Space Launch Complex-6 here Monday at 1:47 p.m. PDT. This was the ninth Delta IV-Heavy launched from Vandenberg, with the first launch occurring Jan. 20, 201, and it is the largest rocket ever to launch from the West Coast of the United States. (U.S. Space Force photo by Michael Peterson)
RM2AH52AA–Colorado Springs, United States. 24 December, 2019. Military and civilians volunteer as Santa Trackers at the 2019 NORAD Tracks Santa Operation Center at Peterson Air Force Base December 24, 2019 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The North American Aerospace Defense Command volunteers to answer 137,000 phone calls and 4,900 emails from children around the world asking where Santa is and when will he arrive at their house. Credit: Alexandra M. Longfellow/Planetpix/Alamy Live News
RM2A007AM–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – A pilot from the Royal Air Force aerial demonstration team, the Red Arrows, lands a Hawk T1 aircraft Sept. 16, 2019 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The demonstration team stopped at Peterson AFB as part of their North American tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heather Heiney)
RM2GKW8K9–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – (right) U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicholas Lee assumes command of the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, July 7, 2021. The 21st LRS provides a complete spectrum of logistics services to Peterson AFB, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Schriever AFB, as well as missile warning, space surveillance and contract space communications units spread around the globe.
RMCRWCCN–The 731st Airlift Squadron, 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson AFB use modular air fire fighting system equipped C-130 Hercules aircraft to respond to the Waldo Canyon wild fire in Colorado Springs, CO on June 27, 2012. Four MAFFS-equipped aircraft from the 302nd and 153rd Airlift Wings flew in support of the U.S. Forest Service as they fought fires in Colorado. MAFFS is a self-contained aerial fire fighting system that can discharge 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant in less than five seconds, covering an area one-quarter of a mile long by 100 feet wide.
RM2M5M9PG–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lucas Peterson, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, inspects the interior of an F-35A Lightning II cockpit at Tyndall AFB, Florida, March 24, 2022. Squadrons from various bases came to Tyndall to participate in Weapons System Evaluation Program East 22.06, an exercise designed to test air-to-air and air-to-ground live fire weapons.
RMKHWYCC–Secretary of Defense, James Mattis speaks to the men and women of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command during his visit to Peterson AFB, CO, Nov 16, 2017. Secretary Mattis received briefings on the current missions of the commands and the unique nature of the two commands that are responsible for the defense of the United States and Canada. (DoD Photo By: N&NC Public Affairs)
RF2G6DFE8–A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a National Reconnaissance Office payload launched by team Vandenberg from Space Launch Complex-6 here Monday at 1:47 p.m. PDT. This was the ninth Delta IV-Heavy launched from Vandenberg, with the first launch occurring Jan. 20, 201, and it is the largest rocket ever to launch from the West Coast of the United States. (U.S. Space Force photo by Michael Peterson)
RM2AH529J–Colorado Springs, United States. 24 December, 2019. U.S. Col. Thomas Falzarano, 21st Space Wing commander, and Col. Sam Johnson, 21st SW vice commander, volunteer as Santa Trackers at the 2019 NORAD Tracks Santa Operation Center at Peterson Air Force Base December 24, 2019 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The North American Aerospace Defense Command volunteers to answer 137,000 phone calls and 4,900 emails from children around the world asking where Santa is and when will he arrive at their house. Credit: Alexandra M. Longfellow/Planetpix/Alamy Live News
RMT82E31–A C-130 from the 153rd Airlift Wing equipped with USDA Forest Service MAFFS II (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) positions to drop water as part of MAFFS training and recertification at Grand Canyon Hills, Colorado, May 8, 2019. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen with the 153d AW with Wyoming, 302nd AW with Peterson AFB, 152nd AW with Reno along with the U.S. Forest Service spend the week to complete their annual aerial fire fighting training for the upcoming fire season. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)
RM2GKX4RY–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Members of the 21st Mission Support Group, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron and the R.P. Lee Youth Center are presented the Tree City USA award by the Colorado State Forest Service on Peterson AFB, Colorado, July 15, 2021. Peterson Air Force Base has received the award 27 times since 1993 and holds an annual Arbor Day ceremony celebrating participation in the Tree City USA program.
RMCRWCH1–The 731st Airlift Squadron, 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson AFB use modular air fire fighting system equipped C-130 Hercules aircraft to respond to the Waldo Canyon wild fire in Colorado Springs, CO on June 27, 2012. Four MAFFS-equipped aircraft from the 302nd and 153rd Airlift Wings flew in support of the U.S. Forest Service as they fought fires in Colorado. MAFFS is a self-contained aerial fire fighting system that can discharge 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant in less than five seconds, covering an area one-quarter of a mile long by 100 feet wide.
RM2M9F534–Straight on medium close-up shot as US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Lisa Quintania of the 302 Security Forces Squadron, Peterson AFB, Colorado, defends a remote airbase on Fort Dix, New Jersey during the Phoenix Readiness Course. SSGT Quintania holds a M16 rifle in her right hand while holding a mobile radio handset to her left ear with her left hand. The course is designed to train Air Force personnel in Air Mobility contingency operations. This includes setting up defensive positions in remote locations worldwide. The mission of the 421st Ground Combat Readiness Squadron, Air Mobility Warfare Ce
RMKHWYCG–Secretary of Defense, James Mattis speaks to the men and women of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command during his visit to Peterson AFB, CO, Nov 16, 2017. During his visit, Secretary Mattis received briefings on the current missions of the commands and the unique nature of the two commands that are responsible for the defense of the United States and Canada. (DoD Photo By: N&NC Public Affairs)
RMH42B94–U.S. Northern and NORAD Commander Bill Gortney renders honors as he is piped aboard during the change of command ceremony at the Peterson Air Force Base May 13, 2016 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
RMT82E2M–A C-130 from the 153rd Airlift Wing equipped with USDA Forest Service MAFFS II (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) positions to drop water as part of MAFFS training and recertification at Grand Canyon Hills, Colorado, May 8, 2019. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen with the 153d AW with Wyoming, 302nd AW with Peterson AFB, 152nd AW with Reno along with the U.S. Forest Service spend the week to complete their annual aerial fire fighting training for the upcoming fire season. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)
RM2GKJKHH–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass is greeted by Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Stellabotte, 21st Medical Group superintendent, upon her arrival at the 21st MDG at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, May 5, 2021. While visiting the 21st MDG, Chief Bass spoke with Airmen working the COVID-19 Point of Testing site. On March 20, 2020, the 21st MDG stood up the COVID-19 drive-through sampling station for 21st MDG enrollees of Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB and tenant units at both installations ensuring access to care in an environment that was safe for pa
RMCRWCGC–Squadron loadmaster with the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson AFB uploads retardant in to the modular air fire fighting system equipped C-130 Hercules aircraft in support of the Waldo Canyon wild fire in Colorado Springs, CO on June 27, 2012. Four MAFFS-equipped aircraft from the 302nd and 153rd Airlift Wings flew in support of the U.S. Forest Service as they fought fires in Colorado. MAFFS is a self-contained aerial fire fighting system that can discharge 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant in less than five seconds, covering an area one-quarter of a mile long by 100 feet wide.
RM2M84JMR–SSGT Joey L. Eden, AFSAT technician, 2163rd Information Services Group, Peterson AFB, Colorado, operates the ASR1 (Auto sending, Receiving 1). Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown
RMKHWYCD–Royal Canadian Air Force Maj. Gen. Christopher Coates, the Director of Operations for the North American Aerospace Defense Command discusses the Command’s capability to defend North America with Secretary of Defense James Mattis and the Commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command U.S. Air Force Lori Robinson on Peterson AFB, CO, Nov 16, 2017. (DoD Photo By: N&NC Public Affairs)
RMD41G57–Air Force Lt. Col. Merryl Tengesdal poses with a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft at the North American Aerospace Defense Command October 21, 2010 in Peterson Air Force Base, CO. Tengesdal was the first African American woman to fly the U-2 reconnaissance plane.
RMT82E2P–A C-130 from the 153rd Airlift Wing equipped with USDA Forest Service MAFFS II (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) positions to drop water as part of MAFFS training and recertification at Grand Canyon Hills, Colorado, May 8, 2019. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen with the 153d AW with Wyoming, 302nd AW with Peterson AFB, 152nd AW with Reno along with the U.S. Forest Service spend the week to complete their annual aerial fire fighting training for the upcoming fire season. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)
RM2GKJKHX–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass is greeted by Col. James Smith, Peterson-Schriever Garrison commander, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, May 5, 2021. Before beginning her tour of the base, Chief Bass received a mission brief from Smith and Chief Master Sgt. Boston Alexander, Peterson-Schriever Garrison command chief before beginning her tours of Peterson AFB and Schriever AFB. The P-S GAR provides integrated U.S. Space Force and U.S. Air Force Base Operating Support to more than 18,400 military, Department of Defense civilians and cont
RMCRWCD9–Lt Col. James Steward 731st Airlift Squadron pilot with the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson AFB flies a modular air fire fighting system equipped C-130 Hercules aircraftin support of the Waldo Canyon wild fire in Colorado Springs, CO on June 27, 2012. Four MAFFS-equipped aircraft from the 302nd and 153rd Airlift Wings flew in support of the U.S. Forest Service as they fought fires in Colorado. MAFFS is a self-contained aerial fire fighting system that can discharge 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant in less than five seconds, covering an area one-quarter of a mile long by 100 feet wide
RM2M84JKY–SRA Mark R. Davidson, weather equipment repairman, 2163rd Information Services Group, Peterson AFB, Colorado, adjusts a RO-362 Wind Bird, part of the GMQ-20 cloud measuring system. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown
RMKHWYCE–Secretary of Defense, James Mattis answers a question from the audience during an “All Call” held on Peterson AFB, CO, Nov 16, 2017. During his visit, Secretary Mattis received briefings on the current missions of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command and the unique nature of the two commands that are responsible for the defense of the United States and Canada. (DoD Photo By: N&NC Public Affairs)
RMEC4NHD–Volunteers answer phone calls and emails in seven different languages from children around the globe as the North American Aerospace Defense Command known as NORAD tracks the progress of Santa Claus around the world during the annual holiday event at Peterson Air Force Base December 24, 2009 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. When not tracking Santa NORAD is responsible for aerospace and maritime warning and control in North America.
RMT82E50–A C-130 from the 153rd Airlift Wing equipped with USDA Forest Service MAFFS II (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) positions to drop water as part of MAFFS training and recertification at Grand Canyon Hills, Colorado, May 8, 2019. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen with the 153d AW with Wyoming, 302nd AW with Peterson AFB, 152nd AW with Reno along with the U.S. Forest Service spend the week to complete their annual aerial fire fighting training for the upcoming fire season. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)
RM2GKW8GD–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – (from left to right) U.S. Air Force Col. David J. Wilson, Peterson Air Force Base vice commander and 21st Mission Support Group commander, returns a salute from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicholas Lee as he assumes command of the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, July 7, 2021. The 21st LRS provides a complete spectrum of logistics services to Peterson AFB, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Schriever AFB, as well as missile warning, space surveillance and contract space communications units spread around the globe.
RMEG1CF8–LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shane Sturgeon fills up an Air Force Reserve Command C-130 Hercules' Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System with fire retardant before it departs April 17 to support the fight against the wildfires in Texas. Sergeant Sturgeon is a maintainer assigned to the 302nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Peterson AFB, Colo. Staff Sgt. Quinton Russ
RM2M8NPAY–A Boeing 707 aircraft with a US Air Force designation of VC-137, from Pacific Air Force at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, taxis on the Peterson AFB, Colorado, flight line with Pikes Peak in the background. Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMKHWYC5–U.S. Air Force Lori Robinson, the Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command introduces Secretary of Defense James Mattis during an “All Call” held on Peterson AFB, CO, Nov 16, 2017. During his visit, Secretary Mattis received briefings on the current missions of the commands and the unique nature of the two commands that are responsible for the defense of the United States and Canada. (DoD Photo By: N&NC Public Affairs)
RMDA0GN4–US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to the media outside the entrance of Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station as he visits USNORTHCOM June 28, 2013 in Colorado Springs, CO.
RMT82E2R–A C-130 from the 153rd Airlift Wing equipped with USDA Forest Service MAFFS II (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) positions to drop water as part of MAFFS training and recertification at Grand Canyon Hills, Colorado, May 8, 2019. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen with the 153d AW with Wyoming, 302nd AW with Peterson AFB, 152nd AW with Reno along with the U.S. Forest Service spend the week to complete their annual aerial fire fighting training for the upcoming fire season. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)
RM2GKWH7T–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – 21st Medical Group Airmen practice patient decontamination before the In-Place Patient Decontamination exercise at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, July 9, 2021. The IPPD training and exercise is conducted at Peterson AFB every two years to maintain proficiency across the spectrum of care.
RMD0MXJD–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Adm. Mariano Saynez, Secretary of the Navy, Mexico, gives a farewell address to members of NORA
RM2M8NWE0–US Air Force Brigadier General Jerry M. Drennan (Left), Commander, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, speaks with USAF CHIEF of STAFF, General Michael Ryan before his departure from Peterson AFB, CO, on September 2nd, 1999. Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMKHWYC8–Secretary of Defense James Mattis (Center), the Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Air Force Lori Robinson (Center-Right), the NORAD Deputy Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force Lt. Gen. Pierre St-Amand (Right) and the Chief Enlisted Advisor to the NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Harold Hutchison pose for a photo in front of the command’s 9-11 memorial on Peterson AFB, CO, Nov 16, 2017. During his visit, Secretary Mattis received briefings on the current missions of the commands and the unique nature of the t
RMDA0GN0–US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and NORTHCOM commander Gen. Chuck Jacoby speak to the media outside the entrance of Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station as he visits USNORTHCOM June 28, 2013 in Colorado Springs, CO.
RMT82E2X–A C-130 from the 153rd Airlift Wing equipped with USDA Forest Service MAFFS II (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) positions to drop water as part of MAFFS training and recertification at Grand Canyon Hills, Colorado, May 8, 2019. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen with the 153d AW with Wyoming, 302nd AW with Peterson AFB, 152nd AW with Reno along with the U.S. Forest Service spend the week to complete their annual aerial fire fighting training for the upcoming fire season. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)
RM2H0DFDM–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — A U.S. Marine from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 awaits confirmation before marshaling a MV-22B Osprey to the runway for takeoff on Peterson AFB, Jan. 29, 2021. The exercise these Marines include both day and night operations to maximize the effectiveness and preparedness of their forces.
RMCW0CM8–Senior Airman Chastin Peterson, Thunderbird 7 dedicated crew chief, covers up external instruments on his aircraft during a post-flight inspection at the Portland Air National Guard Base, Aug. 4, 2012.
RM2M8NTTM–Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, US Army General Henry H. Shelton (Left) is greeted by US Air Force General Richard B. Myers, Commander in CHIEF, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. GEN Shelton arrived at Peterson AFB, CO, on August 4th, 1999. Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMPFDBM2–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The Armed Forces men’s soccer team gather in front of a goal net behind the Fitness Center at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 30, 2018. The 2018 Armed Forces men’s trial camp was held at Peterson AFB May 15 - June 1, 2018 before the final team was selected through Air Force Sports.
RMDA0GN5–US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is given a tour of the underground tunnels of Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station by Steve Rose, left, and NORTHCOM commander Gen. Chuck Jacoby during a visit to USNORTHCOM June 28, 2013 in Colorado Springs, CO.
RMT82E45–Members from the U.S. Forest Service fly in lead position to provide guidance for water drop placement as part of Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System training and recertification at Grand Canyon Hills, Colorado, May 6, 2019. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen with the 153d AW with Wyoming, 302nd AW with Peterson AFB, 152nd AW with Reno along with the U.S. Forest Service spend the week to complete their annual aerial fire fighting training for the upcoming fire season. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)
RM2H0DACJ–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 Marines work together to ensure the safe takeoff of a MV-22B Osprey at Peterson AFB, Jan. 29, 2021. These Marines are engaged in a two week training exercise to develop and maintain mission skills needed to fulfill the requirements of the VMM mission.
RMD87GY3–Shot put Paralympic style
RM2M8NPTW–President William Jefferson Clinton shakes hands with US Air Force Brigadier General Jerry M. Drennan, Comander, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, while his wife Bobbie looks on. This event took place on June 2nd, 1999. Air Force One is parked on the Peterson AFB flight line in the background. Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMP72CR0–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Chief Master Sgt. Brendan Criswell, Air Force Space Command command chief, tours the Fire Station with Staff Sgt. Derrick Grinnell, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector 2, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 11, 2017. Criswell spent the day shadowing Grinnell on the duties of a fire inspector at Peterson AFB.
RM2ENMNXF–U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III,left, is escorted by NORAD/USNORTHCOM Commander Gen. Glen D. VanHerck as he departs the headquarters of U.S. Northern Command and NORAD at Peterson Air Force Base February 24, 2021 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
RMT82E2H–Members from the U.S. Forest Service fly in lead position to provide guidance for water drop placement as part of Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System training and recertification at Grand Canyon Hills, Colorado, May 6, 2019. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen with the 153d AW with Wyoming, 302nd AW with Peterson AFB, 152nd AW with Reno along with the U.S. Forest Service spend the week to complete their annual aerial fire fighting training for the upcoming fire season. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)
RM2GKXA00–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Philip Patton with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command plays tennis during Sports and Field Day at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, July 16, 2021. Other activities hosted during the Peterson AFB Sports and Field Day included soccer, basketball, flag football, horseshoes and volleyball.
RMD87GTX–injured, ill or wounded service members and veterans athletes sprint from the starting line
RM2M8KG64–Medics from the 433rd Airlift Wing, 433rd ASTS, Kelly AFB, Texas and the 302nd ASTS, Peterson AFB, Colo., board an AMC/AFRC C-141 during redeployment operations at Kansas City Downtown Airport as part of Patriot Express '95 a 4th Air Force, Air Force Reserve exercise. Subject Operation/Series: PATRIOT EXPRESS '95 Base: Kansas City Downtown Airport State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMP3RG85–Air Force Men take Team Silver at the 2017 Armed Forces Bowling Championship hosted at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California from 5-8 May at the Leatherneck Lanes. Picture here is: Tech. Sgt. Chuck Kropog, Yokota AB, Japan; Tech. Sgt. Hans Schnell, Peterson AFB, Colo.; Staff Sgt. James McTaggart, Nellis AFB, Neveda; Staff Sgt. Marshal Crider, Ramstein AB, Germany
RMT82E2K–A C-130 from the 152nd Airlift Wing equipped with USDA Forest Service MAFFS II (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) drop water as part of MAFFS training and recertification at Grand Canyon Hills, Colorado, May 6, 2019. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen with the 153d AW with Wyoming, 302nd AW with Peterson AFB, 152nd AW with Reno along with the U.S. Forest Service spend the week to complete their annual aerial fire fighting training for the upcoming fire season. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)
RM2GKX9TE–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Ramirez with the 561st Network Operations Squadron runs a soccer ball down the field at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, July 16, 2021. Soccer was one of 27 events held during the Peterson AFB Sports and Field Day hosted by the 21st Force Support Squadron.
RMEG19C5–U.S. Air Force Maj. Phil Townsend from the 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Base, Ohio, is interviewed by Colorado Springs media during the Air Force Reserve Command Special Mission Conference at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Jan. 12-13, 2011. The conference is designed to share lessons learned, review policies and procedures, and tackle common support issues involved with the weather reconnaissance, aerial spray and aerial firefighting missions. Tech. Sgt. Daniel Butterfield
RM2M8NW75–Space Warfare Center Commander, US Air Force Brigadier General Gary R. Dylewski, walks out of the Joint National Test Facility building at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, with Colorado Republican, US Senator Ben 'Nighthorse' Campbell and USAF General Richard B. Myers, Commander in CHIEF, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Peterson AFB, CO. Base: Schriever Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMP72CRC–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Staff Sgt. Derrick Grinnell, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector 2, explains to Chief Master Sgt. Brendan Criswell, Air Force Space Command command chief, the process of inspecting and assessing any fire hazards in a mechanical room at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 11, 2017. Criswell hopes to expand his shadowing program and glimpse into the lives of enlisted members and their duties here on Peterson AFB, as well as other space wings in the command.
RMT82E2W–A C-130 from the 152nd Airlift Wing equipped with USDA Forest Service MAFFS II (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) positions to drop water as part of MAFFS training and recertification at Grand Canyon Hills, Colorado, May 6, 2019. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen with the 153d AW with Wyoming, 302nd AW with Peterson AFB, 152nd AW with Reno along with the U.S. Forest Service spend the week to complete their annual aerial fire fighting training for the upcoming fire season. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)
RM2H0D675–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Marine Sgt. Jose Cruz, a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 MV-22B Airframer, performs maintenance on a MV-22B Osprey at night on Peterson AFB, Jan. 27, 2021. Throughout the next two weeks the Marines will utilize Colorado’s climate to focus on cold weather training.
RMEG16MW–Tech. Sgt. Gabe Peterson, a WC-130J Hercules weather reconnaissance loadmaster, assigned to the 53rd Reconnaissance Squadron ''Hurricane Hunters,'' loads a vehicle with the aircrew's equipment and luggage for a deployment on Sept. 15, 2010, at Keesler AFB. Staff Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez
RM2M8NPR8–President William Jefferson Clinton shakes hands with Mrs. Becky Lord, wife of US Air Force Lieutenant General Lance Lord (Center), Vice Commander, Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. This event took place on the Peterson AFB flight on June 2nd, 1999. Air Force One is parked on the flight line in the background. Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMMB877X–Team USA goalie makes a save against Team Canada during the USA Jr Airman vs Canada Jr. Airmen Ball Hockey Tournament at the Peterson Roller Hockey Rink at Peterson AFB February 21, 2014. Canada won the game 6-0.
RMT82E2B–A C-130 from the 152nd Airlift Wing equipped with USDA Forest Service MAFFS II (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) positions to drop water as part of MAFFS training and recertification at Grand Canyon Hills, Colorado, May 6, 2019. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen with the 153d AW with Wyoming, 302nd AW with Peterson AFB, 152nd AW with Reno along with the U.S. Forest Service spend the week to complete their annual aerial fire fighting training for the upcoming fire season. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)
RM2H0DFF0–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — A KC-130 Hercules conducts an in-flight refueling on an MV-22B Osprey in flight to Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 1, 2021. The Marines started a two-week training exercise at Peterson AFB, and are able to better practice using cold weather systems on board than they can back in southern California.
RMEG2ADT–Staff Sgt. Daniel Kane directs a competitor May 13, 2014, during the Law Enforcement Pistol Shoot event at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Kane is the range safety officer with the 30th Security Forces Squadron. The pistol shoot was open to all military and local law enforcement officers as part of a National Police Week celebration at Vandenberg AFB. Michael Peterson
RM2M8NNMY–US Air Force Lieutenant General Lance W. Lord (Right), Vice Commander, Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, receives a flu shot while USAF Major General William R. Looney III (Center), Commander, Space Warfare Center, Schriever AFB, CO, looks on at Peterson AFB, CO, on April 29th, 1999. Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMPJCR43–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Newly promoted technical sergeants gather in the ballroom at The Club on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, July 19, 2018. Over 8,000 Airmen were selected Air Force-wide for promotion in 2018 including 88 at Peterson AFB and 57 at the 21st Space Wing.
RMT82E51–A C-130 from the 302nd Airlift Wing equipped with USDA Forest Service MAFFS II (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) drop water as part of MAFFS training and recertification at Grand Canyon Hills, Colorado, May 6, 2019. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve MAFFS Airmen with the 153d AW with Wyoming, 302nd AW with Peterson AFB, 152nd AW with Reno along with the U.S. Forest Service spend the week to complete their annual aerial fire fighting training for the upcoming fire season. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)
RM2H0D1XH–A U.S. Marine from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (VMM-161), conducts a post-flight safety check on a MV-22B Osprey after arriving into Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Jan. 27, 2021. This is the first time MV-22Bs have operated out of Peterson AFB since the 21st Space Wing deactivated and reactivated as part of the Peterson-Schriever Garrison.
RMEG2APC–Staff Sgt. Daniel Kane directs a competitor during a law enforcement pistol shoot event at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., May 13, 2014. Kane is a range safety officer with the 30th Security Forces Squadron. The pistol shoot was open to all military and local law enforcement officers as part of a National Police Week celebration at Vandenberg AFB. Michael Peterson
RM2M8KG5N–Medical personnel from the 433rd ASTS, Kelly AFB, Texas and the 302nd ASTS, Peterson AFB, Colo. offload stretchers of 'simulated' patients from a medical evacuation configured C-130 Hercules during a Mass Casualty exercise at Kansas City Downtown Airport during Patriot Express '95 a 4th Air Force Reserve exercise. Subject Operation/Series: PATRIOT EXPRESS '95 Base: Kansas City Downtown Airport State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMPAEWMF–A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft with the 934th Airlift Wing, Minneapolis-St Paul Air Reserve Station, Minn., flies a simulated combat sortie during Maple Flag 47 in Edmonton/Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, May 30, 2014. Maple Flag is an international exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of C-130 aircrews, maintainers and support specialists in a simulated combat environment.
RMT82E32–A C-130 from the 152nd Airlift Wing equipped with USDA Forest Service MAFFS II (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) positions to drop water as part of MAFFS training and recertification at Grand Canyon Hills, Colorado, May 6, 2019. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen with the 153d AW with Wyoming, 302nd AW with Peterson AFB, 152nd AW with Reno along with the U.S. Forest Service spend the week to complete their annual aerial fire fighting training for the upcoming fire season. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)