News

Aug. 14, 2018
Flat rate per diem policy terminated

Effective August 13, President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, which includes an immediate repeal of the authority to prescribe a reduced flat rate per diem for long-term temporary duty travel. Flat rate per diem for long term TDY (+30 days) shall
Aug. 13, 2018
Vietnam POW re-enlists daughter

It is not every day where a Reserve Citizen Airman is re-enlisted by their parent. It’s especially rare when that parent was once a prisoner of war.Master Sgt. Kari Eubanks, 302nd Force Support Squadron, received the oath of enlistment from her father, retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Edward Mechenbier,
Aug. 10, 2018
Preventing accidents: Bicycle guidelines and rules on base

At 7 p.m., you strap your helmet on and get ready to bike four miles around the base for an evening workout.
Aug. 8, 2018
MAFFS: Colorado reservists activated to support fire suppression efforts in Western U.S.

Air Force reservists and one Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 302nd Airlift Wing deployed to California today. The reservists join the Department of Defense MAFFS Air Expeditionary Group replacing one of the four currently activated DoD MAFFS-equipped
Aug. 8, 2018
Wing’s annual appreciation day educates reservist employers

Many Reserve Citizen Airmen must balance military duty, family life and civilian employment. Every year the 302nd Airlift Wing hosts an Employer Appreciation Day to thank civilian employers and share with them some of the mission sets their employees support.
Aug. 7, 2018
Four generations of service

In 1947, William Cisna enlisted in the Air Force during its first year of existence. Four generations and 71 years later his family continues to serve.Staff Sgt. Jordan Cisna, 21st Medical Group aerospace medical technician, is the sixth member of his family to join the Air Force. He currently works
Aug. 7, 2018
1st Space Brigade Soldier wins gold in Modern Pentathlon Masters World Championship

A 1st Space Brigade Soldier won the gold medal in the Modern Pentathlon Masters World Championship July 9-14 in Halle, Germany. Maj. Michelle Kelly, the 1st Space Brigade S4 in Colorado Springs, competed in the Modern Pentathlon’s five categories – fencing, swimming, horseback show jumping, and a
Aug. 7, 2018
High vs Low-impact Exercise

You may have previously heard someone say something along the lines of, “Don’t run. It’s hard on your joints.” “You should try a low-impact exercise, like swimming,” “Stay away from high-impact exercise.” On the other hand, you may have also been pushed towards high-impact exercises for the calorie
Aug. 1, 2018
Alpha Warrior certifies trainers at Peterson

Airman, Soldiers, and civilians attended the Alpha Warrior training at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, July 19, 2018.
Aug. 1, 2018
USAFSAM instructors bring experience to classroom, ready Airmen to battlefield

Deployed experience, subject expertise, and a passion to share lessons learned make instructors at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine a vital part of medical readiness, equipping Airmen with the skills to be successful.Celebrating its 100th year, USAFSAM is the leading platform for