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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Dyess Airmen train for combat readiness at Peterson SFB
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado () – Aircrews and maintainers from the 28th Bomb Squadron recently completed a training exercise at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, as part of ongoing efforts to sustain readiness for Air Force Global Strike Command. Flying out of Peterson SFB, the Dyess-based B-1B Lancers supported initial qualification, re-qualification, and instructor upgrade training, ensuring aircrews maintain combat capability across multiple skill levels. 'It's a mindset change': Retired major general outlines nuclear future for Dyess with arrival of B-21 The exercise was made possible with vital assistance from the 28th Bomber Generation Squadron, whose maintainers enabled the squadron to execute operations seamlessly from the off-station location. Training in unfamiliar environments is essential to preparing aircrews for real-world missions. The exercise reinforces Air Force Global Strike Command's commitment to providing safe, secure, and effective strategic deterrence—anytime, anywhere. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Military reductions in childcare due to staffing
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Peterson Space Force Base and Fort Carson have had to make adjustments to their childcare programs after staffing shortages. Fort Carson told FOX21 News that it had to adjust the enrollment of new children into its childcare program. The Army post said it is working as quickly as possible to alleviate any impacts while also bringing on new direct-care staff to ensure they are providing services and support to Fort Carson families. A Space Base Delta 1 spokesperson said a memo was sent to Peterson Main Child Development Center (CDC) users asking eight families to voluntarily transfer their infant childcare services to an off-base licensed and accredited childcare center at no added costs through its Community Contracted Childcare program. The cause for the memo was one of the infant rooms closing effective April 11, due to staffing challenges and to maintain appropriate child-to-teacher ratios and ensure the children's safety and well-being. Peterson SFB launched the Community Contracted Childcare program in 2023 to address the high demand for childcare, and since its inception, to March 2025, has reduced its childcare waitlist by 150 children. The spokesperson said Peterson SFB is working through hiring freeze exemptions as fast as possible, but it will take time to hire, onboard, and train new hires. 'Space Base Delta 1 is sensitive to the challenges with moving to an off-base childcare facility. While the number of available classrooms and infants cared for fluctuates with the changing population at Peterson SFB, the installation looks forward to reopening the infant childcare room,' said a Space Base Delta 1 spokesperson. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.