302nd Airlift Wing News

June 2, 2023
Reserve Citizen Airmen recognized as outstanding performers meet Thunderbirds

Thunderbird #1 Lt. Col. Justin Elliott shakes hands with Staff Sgt. Sam Bebow, 302nd Force Support Squadron, May 23, 2023, Peterson SFB, Colorado. After performing a demonstration for the U.S. Air Force Academy, the team landed their F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and met with well-deserving Airmen,
April 26, 2023
Recruiting, Reserve leaders throttle up inspiration at NASCAR race

Air Force Reserve Command and Recruiting Service leaders throttled up inspiration and engagement about serving in the military while also celebrating a bit of history at the Talladega Superspeedway Sunday afternoon during the GEICO 500 race here.
April 24, 2023
Air Force Reserve Takes 75th Anniversary Celebration to Talladega

“This is a special day not only for the 70,000-plus Citizen Airmen of the Air Force Reserve, but also for NASCAR, as we’re both celebrating our 75th anniversary this year,” said Lt. Gen. John Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command. “The men and women of
April 21, 2023
CY23A RSSB Results Released

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials have released the results from the CY23A RSSB as of Friday, 21 Apr 2023 at 1300 MT. The selection board convened at the center 20 – 24 Mar 2023 to match selected members to their respective schools based upon the needs of the Air Force Reserve and consideration
April 20, 2023
Design Thinking: A Valuable Addition to Your Continuous Improvement and Innovation Toolkit

What most members of the Air Force Reserve team may not know is that there are a host of other tools within the Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CI2) toolkit readily available that can help them improve a process, address a problem or promote innovation in their workplace.
April 20, 2023
Air Force Cyber Direct Commissioning Program Enhancement to Onboard Future Cyber Officers

The U.S. Air Force is revolutionizing how it recruits and commissions the next generation of cyber professionals. The Air Force is utilizing the Cyber Direct Commissioning Program to address current manning requirements in the cyber workforce. Leveraging this authority allows the Air Force to
March 29, 2023
Female commander mentors USAFA cadet candidates during Women's History Month

A mentor, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is someone who acts as a trusted counselor or guide. For 24-year Air Force veteran and commander, Col. DeAnna Franks, it means even more than that – it means inspiring the next generation of Airmen from the very beginning.
March 23, 2023
DOD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
March 21, 2023
Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians

The DAF approved several uniform initiatives for implementation effective April 1.
March 21, 2023
Chief’s Corner: Carry your own Rocks

In this month's Chief's Corner, U.S. Air Force CMSgt. Daniel Kenemore advises you to take care of your Airmen and Guardians, but let them carry their own rocks.

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