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  • Training together while physically distant: 302nd Communication Flight holds virtual training

    Approximately 34 Reservists with the 302nd Communications Flight completed essential training virtually over the June unit training assembly using the Commercial Virtual Remote environment through Microsoft Teams.
  • Senior Airman David Ray, 302 Maintenance Squadron metals technician, used a welding tool to secure a shelf to an aircraft wash equipment rack June 7, 2020, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The flash produced during the welding process can cause eye damage if observed directly without protective equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Norton)

    Maintainers continue operations despite COVID-19 challenges

    Technicians with the 302nd Maintenance Squadron here pressed on with close-to-normal operations during the June Unit Training Assembly, staying on task despite guidelines put in place to mitigate the threat of COVID-19.“The 302 MXS has been tasked with operating at reduced manning each week in response to the pandemic while maintaining a 100%

  • Diversity is Our Strength

    Heroes of the Air Force Reserve,This is a somber time in our country. Many of us witnessed the protests erupting across the nation, sparked by the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. The deaths of these Americans reflect the inequalities and disparities within our society. You may have asked, ‘how are we still dealing with
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    302nd MXS aerospace propulsion reservists conduct compressor washes on a C-130 Hercules

    Staff Sgt. Robert Bush, 302nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion, conducts a compressor wash on a C-130 Hercules during a unit training assembly, June 7, 2020, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The compressors are washed approximately once a year and the aerospace propulsion engine mechanics perform numerous preventative and engine issue
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    302nd MXS reservists conduct pressurization and auxiliary power unit checks

    Tech. Sgt Christopher Orr, 302nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft technician, runs a check on the auxiliary power unit of a C-130 Hercules during a unit training assembly, June 6, 2020, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Every six months, reservists have to re-certify on specific skills in order to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo
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    APS mission continues: Reservists complete pre-deployment training

    Reservists with the 39th Aerial Port Squadron continue to complete vehicle training for pre-deployment training at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, despite COVID-19 restrictions.
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    Air Force delays OCP mandatory wear-date

    Several uniform changes scheduled to become mandatory for the Operational Camouflage Pattern and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform June 1, are delayed to Sept. 1.

  • Fitness testing suspended until Oct. 1

    The change, which is an update from the original June 1 resume date, is effective immediately.
  • Graphic honors Air Reserve members for Memorial Day

    Memorial Day message

    Memorial Day not only marks the transition from Spring to Summer, but it is a day to remember those who fought and died in service to our country.It is a time-honored practice in our great Nation marked by celebrations, remembrance ceremonies, parades, picnics and family gatherings across the country.This year’s celebrations will look different in
  • Col. Thomas Falzarano, 21st Space Wing commander, and 21st SW Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, spoke to the Airmen of Thule Air Base, Greenland during an all call July 19, 2019. At the end of the all call, the 21st SW leadership opened the floor up for questions from the Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

    Team Pete mourns unexpected death of wing commander

    Colonel Thomas G. Falzarano, 21st Space Wing commander, was pronounced dead at his on-base home May 12, 2020.
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