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  • Major Bill Gagen peeks out of the cockpit of a glider before takeoff recently at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Major Gagen and about 30 other Reservists formed for the squadron recently giving Reservists a more prominent role in training cadets at the school. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Tudor)

    Academy glider lands on Colorado golf course

    A U.S. Air Force Academy TG-15 glider landed safely on the Garden of the Gods Golf Course June 18 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The pilot, Cadet 1st Class Kurt Cloutier, landed the aircraft near the western-most hole of the golf course in a manner preventing injury to pedestrians and damage to private property. The course is currently closed for
  • Maj. Ratna C Gupta, Judge Advocate General for the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. joins her employer, Mr. Gerald O'Nan, Assistant Regional Solicitor for the U.S. Department of Interior for a luncheon during the May UTA in honor of employers of Citizen Airmen and Colorado reservists. (U.S. Air Force Photo by/ Ann Skarban)

    302AW salutes employers

    As the Air Force Reserve operations tempo continues to rise and the days of traditional or minimum reserve participation wane, it is critical Reservists continue to communicate and plan for their Reserve participation with their civilian employers. On Saturday of the May UTA the 302nd Airlift Wing hosted Employer Appreciation Day -- a day dedicated
  • Technical Sgt. Matthew D. Fenton, a flight engineer with the 731st Airlift Squadron answers questions from Ms. Lauri Martin, KKTV reporter in Colorado Springs. Members of the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base recently deployed in support of ongoing operations in the Middle East. Members are employed civilians who volunteer as Air Force Reservists. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ By Ann Skarban)

    302nd AW reservists deploy

  • KIRKUK REGIONAL AIR BASE, Iraq – Chief Master Sgt. Gary Brown, 506th Air Expeditionary Group superintendent, takes part in a blood donation prescreening administered by Senior Airman Tami Warner, 506th Expeditionary Medical Squadron, July 6 here. The prescreening involves initial paperwork before blood is drawn. A tube is then used for blood type confirmation and bio-screening. Afterwards, a prescreening list pool is formed and notification is sent to the donor. The prescreening allows preparation for emergency blood donations. It also cuts down on time to get blood from donors to the operation room. Airman Warner is a medical laboratory journeyman deployed here from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of South Bridge, Mass. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman SerMae Lampkin)

    The gift of life

  • A Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., C-130 Hercules dispenses fire retardant liquid during a Modular Airborne Firefighting System mission in Klamath Falls, Ore., in August 2006. A MAFFS unit can discharge its load, 3,000 gallons weighing 28,000 pounds, in a little over five seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Lee Harshman)

    Helping in our backyard

    There's no doubt flying combat missions in a C-130 is an exhilarating experience. Aircrews from the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. often fly tactical mountain missions preparing them for Global War on Terror missions in the mountains of the Middle East. But, once a year, a select few 302nd AW members get the opportunity to
  • SPANGHDALEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Matthew Angel, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, is one of the first customers to refuel at the new consolidated shoppette at Spangdahlem Air Base. The new facility houses the base shoppette, gas station and car care center Dec. 5, 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chris Mills)

    AAFES gas prices explained

    With the price of gas steadily rising, many on Peterson are wondering how the Army and Air Force Exchange Service gas stations arrive at their prices. Below are some commonly asked questions and answers from Dwayne Ochs, Colorado Springs Consolidated Exchange General Manager. Q1: Why can't AAFES match or beat the lowest priced station downtown? A1:
  • Col. Andy T. McMahon presents his immediate family members at his retierment ceremony 31 May with a special thanks for their years of dedication and support with his service in the Air Force Reserves and over 5000 flight hours. Col. McMahon served as the vice-commander for the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., from 2005 till Dec 2007. (U.S. Air Force Photo by/ Tech. Sgt. David Morton.)

    A family affair

  • ARC Air Transportation Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the year winner Senior MSgt. Dean E. Firestien, 39th Aerial Port Squadron, accepts his award for outstanding performance. In addition, Lt. Col. James L. Gregory took high honors with the Major General Alice Astafan ARC Logistics Readiness Field Grade Officer of the year award. Both members currently serve as Citizen Airmen for the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo.)

    2007 LRS winners

  • Lt. Col. Peter M. Weilbach and Lt. Col. Melinda E. Clearwater from the 302nd Airlift Wing recieved honors for excellence by representing the Air Force Reserve Command for Air Force wide John. P. Flynn Inspector General Award competition this May. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff. Sgt. Derrick M. Gildner)

    AFRC picks IG winners

  • Maj. Gen. Linda S. Hemminger gives a personal thank you to Master Sgt. Candi R. Thompson for spearheading HRDC development and training for reserve members along the Front Range of Colorado. Members of the Pikes Peak HRDC joined together on 22 May at Peterson Air Force Base to discuss the current issues effecting reservists, IMAs and civilian personal throughout the Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff. Sgt. Derrick M. Gildner)

    HRDC comes to Pikes Peak

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