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  • A Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command’s 302nd Airlift Wing, drops fire retardant April 27, 2011, above West Texas. The MAFFS is capable of dispensing 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant in less than 5 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Harris)

    MAFFS: Through the years, supporting fire suppression around the U.S.

    In 1973, the Air Force took on the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System special mission to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service combat wildland fires across the nation.During the last 45 years, MAFFS participating wings have changed, but overall provide the same surge support when called upon by the USDA Forest Service through

  • AF Reserve to convene officer continuation board

    Air Force Reserve Command will convene an officer continuation board Jan. 28 to Feb. 2, 2019, in conjunction with the CY19 Majors selection board, to offer Reserve Citizen Airmen in critical career fields who are nearing separation the opportunity to continue serving.
  • Senior Master Sgt. William Kellums, the 302nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment superintendent, sits aboard a parked C-130 Hercules aircraft with custom-made equipment bags at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 15, 2018.

    Stitching pride into the mission

    Though their chief responsibility is ensuring aircrew safety, the Reserve Citizen Airmen at the 302nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment shop go beyond that scope by using a skill set some might not associate with a military organization – sewing.
  • PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – James Hanyzeski, a Culinary Institute of America certified master chef, explains cooking techniques to food service specialists at the Aragon Dining Facility on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 11, 2018. The food service specialists will use these new skills to better prepare food in alignment with the Department of Defense’s Go for Green initiative. G4G teaches DFAC patrons to make the best food choices to fuel their body. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Kenney)

    Peterson, surrounding bases first to receive G4G training

    Airmen from the Aragon Dining Facility on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, and surrounding bases were the first in the AF to receive extensive culinary training Sept. 11-14, 2018 as part of the Department of Defense’s Go for Green 2.0 initiative.  During the four-day training, master chefs from the Culinary Institute of America taught Airmen

  • Air Force Reserve accepting Mandatory Separation Date and High Year of Tenure extension requests

    Air Force Reserve announced a temporary initiative for Reserve Citizen Airmen to request to serve beyond their Mandatory Separation or High Year of Tenure Date.
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    When can I get my OCPs?

    The official wear date for the operational camouflage pattern uniform is Oct. 1.
  • Lt. Col. Silas Darden, left, the 960th Cyberspace Operations Group Detachment 2 commander, passes the 960th NOS guidon to Lt. Col. Fernando Ruiz as he takes command of the squadron during a change of command ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 8, 2018.

    960th Network Operations Squadron welcomes new commander

    Lt. Col. Silas Darden, left, the 960th Cyberspace Operations Group Detachment 2 commander, passes the 960th NOS guidon to Lt. Col. Fernando Ruiz as he takes command of the squadron during a change of command ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 8, 2018. The 960th NOS is a geographically separated Reserve unit at Peterson AFB
  • Maj. Gen. Craig La Fave, 22nd Air Force commander, left, poses in the flight deck of a United Airlines Boeing 737 with fellow Air Force Reservist and former 22nd AF vice commander, retired Air Force Col. Louis Patriquin, during an airline trip in July 2018. (Courtesy photo)

    22nd AF commander, United Airlines pilot reflects on 9/11 experience

    United Airlines Captain Craig La Fave flew from Washington D.C. to Paris on Sept. 10, 2001. The then-Air Force Reserve major expected to make the return trip the next day on Sept. 11 when instead terrorist attacks unfolded that changed his country, industry and career forever.“We got to the hotel and I no sooner put my head down than the phone rang
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    September enlsited promotions

    The names of enlisted 302nd Airlift Wing, Air Force reservists who earned a promotion in rank during the month of September can now be seen on the wing's website promotions page. Click here to see who was promoted this month. 
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    Reservists earn promotions through STEP II

    Eight Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 302nd Airlift Wing are set to add another stripe to their sleeves after earning an early promotion through the Air Force Reserve Stripes for Exceptional Performers II program.The STEP II program recognizes enlisted reservists throughout the Air Force Reserve Command who prove themselves as exceptional
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