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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
July 26, 2018
AF officials announce FY19 NCO Retraining Program

The Air Force has announced the Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program for fiscal year 2019 and will update the number of available slots on the retraining advisory on or about Aug. 1. NCORP allows Airmen on their second or subsequent enlistments in adequately manned Air Force career fields to
July 24, 2018
MOH recipient visits Peterson

While at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, July 11, 2018, former Army Staff Sgt. Don Jenkins wanted to see if Airmen would notice he was wearing the Medal of Honor he earned during the Vietnam War. He thought if he ate lunch at the Aragon Dining Facility such an opportunity would present itself.
July 24, 2018
Clear AFS breaks ground on new fire station

Clear Air Force Station, Alaska, has a population of 350 personnel and covers 11,500 acres of land with a hardworking, diverse community that includes Air Force Active Duty, Alaska Air National Guard, Department of Defense civilians, and contractor base operations and support personnel.