Medical Airman gains through weight loss

One might say that Tech. Sgt. Christopher Archuleta is the 302nd Airlift Wing's biggest loser. Archuleta, an Aeromedical Service Journeyman with the 302nd Aerospace Medicine flight here, lost 86 pounds in response to a commander's challenge.Archuleta, who is in charge of the clinic's Emergency

Base marks 70 year anniversary

On Dec. 13, 1942, a somber ceremony took place at the main headquarters of Colorado Springs Army Air Base.The ceremony memorialized a young 25-year-old Coloradan and Army Air Forces officer. The base was renamed Peterson Army Air Base in honor of 1st Lt. Edward J. Peterson, who lost his life in an

'Maintaining' possession of the pin

Members of the 302nd Airlift Wing bowling elite assembled April 14 at the U.S. Air Force Academy's bowling center April 14, 2012 to compete for the coveted, 302nd AW traveling bowling pin trophy and bragging rights. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the Wing's annual bowling tournament and 11

CSAF directs Air Force-wide inspection

Commanders across the Air Force will conduct health and welfare inspections starting Dec. 5 to emphasize an environment of respect, trust and professionalism in the workplace.The health and welfare inspection is a tool routinely used by unit commanders, command chiefs, and first sergeants.Air Force

Colorado Reserve wing 'maintains' C-130 excellence

The 302nd Maintenance Group achieved a black-letter inspection on Sept. 20 for the 12th time since June of 2011. A black-letter initial on an aircraft's inspection form indicates zero discrepancies for that aircraft. According to Master Sgt. James Scharfenberg, 302nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Air Force Reserve recruiter honored by Space Command

AFRC commander sends holiday season note

Greetings!From Afghanistan and global operations to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and homeland support, our Air Force Reserve continues to demonstrate excellence. Thank you all for everything you've done this past year.As we celebrate this holiday season, please remember to focus on your family and

Wing's December 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.

Reservists share aerial fire fighting knowledge with Brazilian Air Force

U.S. Air Force Band, Honor Guard to perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Day

The United States Air Force Band and Honor Guard will be traveling to New York City to perform a featured patriotic tribute, "This is My Country," in the 86th Annual Macy's Day Parade® on Thanksgiving Day 2012.Marching 200 strong, these premier ceremonial units from the 11th Operations Group will