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

NEWS

  • Air Force safety officials launch Critical Days of Summer website

    May 25, marks the first day of the Critical Days of Summer safety campaign. The summer is a welcome time of year marked by warmer weather and increased participation in outdoor activities. Unfortunately, it's historically the time of year when the Air Force experiences disproportionately more

  • Orbiter shuttle program comes to an end

    The base shuttle, the Orbiter, will be making its final pass around Peterson Air Force Base on May 31. For almost four years, the Orbiter has made numerous trips around base daily, starting at the visitor's center, ending at the base exchange, and stopping at multiple locations in between. According

  • Air Force leaders issue Memorial Day message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz send the following Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:On May 30, 1868, the first official Memorial Day observance was held at Arlington National Cemetery to honor over

  • New guide helps Airmen, families navigate social media

    Airmen and families have a new resource at their fingertips with the recent release of an updated and revised social media guide by the Air Force Public Affairs Agency in San Antonio, Texas.The guide features sections geared toward all Total Force members and their families as well as Air Force

  • Command announces senior officer moves

    Several senior officers in Air Force Reserve Command have moved to a new job or will transfer to a new ssignment this spring and summer. Those actions include the following:Maj. Gen. Richard S. Haddad from director of strategic plans, programs and requirements at Headquarters AFRC at Robins AFB to

  • Survey allows Airmen to speak frankly to leaders

    Would you like to tell your leaders what you think? You have that opportunity through the 2012 Air Force Climate Survey.The survey officially kicked off Monday, and soon all Airmen will receive email invitations with a personalized link to enable them to share their thoughts, said Nicole Gamez, Air

  • Chief Jones: Ready to lead Wing's enlisted force

    During a Change of Responsibility Ceremony held May 14, here, Chief Master Sgt. Otis L. Jones, Jr., assumed the highest enlisted position in the 302nd Airlift Wing, command chief master sergeant. Jones, a previous 302nd AW reservist, will now be responsible for military readiness, morale, quality of

  • AF Reserve pilot, real-life wingman for Minneapolis boy

    Almost three years ago Air Force Reserve Capt. Robert Wilson, a C-130 pilot with the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. donated lifesaving bone marrow to then 7-year- old Alexander, or "A.J." Neppl of Apple Valley, Minn. On May 5, due to mission requirements and a little bit of luck,