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  • 1993: The 302nd Airlift Wing takes on the MAFFS mission

      It was 1993 when the 302nd Airlift Wing received the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System mission from the Air Force Reserve’s 943rd Airlift Group, March Air Force Base, California. The MAFFS mission provided aerial firefighting support to largescale, wildland fires by laying down lines of fire

  • A peak behind the curtain: PTSD barriers and stigmas

    Effective treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder is possible, but many Airmen falsely think seeking medical help for PTSD will hurt their career and will not help them get better. These stigmas and misconceptions create perceived barriers, preventing Airmen from seeking care. Delaying treatment

  • 12SWS change of command

    Col. Devin Pepper (left), 21st Operations Group commander passes the 12th Space Warning Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Neil Menzie (right), 12 SWS incoming commander, who assumed command June 7, 2018. The ceremony was held on Thule Air Base, Greenland.

  • 21MDG change of command

    Col. Todd Moore (left), 21st Space Wing commander passes the 21st Medical Group guidon to Col. Christopher Vaughn (right) 21 MDG incoming commander, who assumed command June 14, 2018. The ceremony was held at the Edward J. Peterson Air and Space Museum on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

  • Employee Assistance Program: One-stop resource for support

    The Air Force’s new Employee Assistance Program provides civilian employees and their families with free, confidential resources and support to help manage normal everyday life challenges that may affect job performance and personal well-being.

  • Cupcake Wars: Key spouses team up with FSS

    During the Force Support Squadron Cupcake Wars, key spouses from across Peterson AFB paired with Airmen from the Aragon Dining Facility to make the best tasting and most creative cupcakes.

  • Rafting for resilience

    The sun clings to your skin as you tread along the sandy banks of the Arkansas River. With each step you take, nerves and adrenaline race through your body.

  • Watch out for skunks, rabies

    When people hear the word rabies they may think of the dog in the movie ‘Old Yeller,’ but now Coloradans should think of skunks.

  • US Airmen teach aircraft recovery to Chilean Air Force partners

    ANTOFAGASTA, Chile—Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) sent a Mobile Training Team to Chile to conduct training with the Chilean Air Force on Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery, May 13 to June 8.The CDDAR Mobile Training Team consisted of four seasoned crew chiefs who have experience being