Steadman and her son, Steadman James Brunson, named for his grandfather, were at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 15, 2017 to take advantage of the Gold Star Base Access Identification Program that was instituted earlier this year. Through the program, immediate Gold Star family members of fallen Airmen can obtain long-term access cards to Air Force bases to access cemeteries, attend base events and receive additional services provided by the Airman & Family Readiness Center.