Space Base Delta 1 and Space Base Delta 41 hosted the second annual Forge the Force Fest event at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, July 16, 2026. The event featured seven keynote speakers and over 80 helping agencies from both Peterson and Schriever SFB, along with those in the Colorado Springs community, providing beneficial resources such as veteran benefits, financial readiness, and improving mental health. (U.S. Space Force video by Staff Sgt. Ryan Quijas)
Space Base Delta 1 and the National Security Space Institute hosted a speaking event July 11, featuring Dr. Andrew Aldrin, executive director of space programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the son of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
Peterson Space Force Base held its second annual Forge the Force Fest July 16. The event was co-hosted by Space Base Delta 1 and SBD 41, bringing together military programs and community organizations from across the Pikes Peak region. By providing educational workshops and resources in an engaging, interactive way, the event aimed to improve the resiliency of service members, civilians, contractors, and their families.
Military service often sends personnel to the farthest corners of the globe, immersing them in cultures profoundly different from their own. This past week at Pituffik Space Base, service members, civilians, and local partners embraced this unique opportunity during the annual Greenlandic Heritage Week, a series of events celebrating the rich history and traditions of their Arctic hosts.
Military service often sends personnel to the farthest corners of the globe, immersing them in cultures profoundly different from their own. This past week at Pituffik Space Base, service members, civilians, and local partners embraced this unique opportunity during the annual Greenlandic Heritage Week, a series of events celebrating the rich history and traditions of their Arctic hosts.
Despite the harsh Arctic conditions, flight operations continued as U.S. and Canadian forces conducted Operation Noble Defender. Supporting the mission was Porter, the weapons safety manager with the Space Base Delta 1 Safety Office.
