Army soldiers line up to board a C-130 aircraft.

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  • Work hard, play harder

    Sometimes we have those long days at work when we need a good stress reliever, and what better way to let off some steam than to explore local mountain biking trails.Cranking Colorado Springs is part of a 21st Force Support Squadron program that allows Airmen and their families to get a little fresh

  • Thrift shop cuts ribbon at new location

    In his first public task wearing new rank, Brig. Gen. John Shaw, 21st Space Wing commander, cut the ribbon marking the relocation of the Peterson AFB Thrift Shop June 5."I hear generals do this all the time," Shaw said. "Thanks to the volunteers that make the thrift shop happen... we are able to

  • Wing's most recent promotions highlighted on web

    The names of 302nd Airlift Wing Air Force Reservists who were recently promoted can now be seen on the Wing website's promotions page. Click here or on the "promotions page" related link to see which Air Force Reserve members have earned new rank.

  • Climber shares decision making, resilience lessons learned

    Aug. 1, 2008 was the best day the varied groups of climbers had seen in three weeks. A perfect day, in fact, for attempting to summit the peak considered even more dangerous than the famed Mount Everest.At 28,251 feet, Karakoram 2, commonly called K2, has harsher weather and steeper rock and ice

  • Summer safety begins with risk management

    Increased travel and leisure activities that go hand-in-hand with the summer months require increased emphasis on risk management, said Air Force Chief of Ground Safety, Bill Parsons.While Airmen and their families make the most of recreational opportunities during the summer, the period between

  • Air Force leaders' Memorial Day message

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III send the following Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the Air Force and their families:To the Airmen of the United States Air Force and their Families:On Memorial Day, Americans pause in solemn

  • Reserve wing ready for 2015 fire season

    Airmen from the Air Force Reserve Command's 302nd Airlift Wing and their U.S. Forest Service partners wrapped up their annual Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System training May 18 here.The four days of currency and re-currency certification ensured the Wing's 10 MAFFS aircrews, support personnel and