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NEWS

  • Reserve Command announces new command chief

    Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen R. Buckner was selected for the Air Force Reserve Command's top enlisted position. Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Jr., chief of the Air Force Reserve and AFRC commander, made the selection Dec. 23. "We're looking forward to Chief Buckner coming on board and sharing her

  • Winter 2011 Front Range Flyer available online

    The Winter 2011 edition of the 302nd Airlift Wing's Front Range Flyer magazine is now available online here.The Flyer, published quarterly for the men and women of the Air Force Reserve airlift organization, can be viewed by visiting the Front Range Flyer (FRF) heading located in the library tab on

  • Combat 'Roos meet mission milestone

    The Combat 'Roos are back in the fight, said former commander Lt. Col. Carlos Ortiz in his speech which was given during the 52nd Airlift Squadron's stand up ceremony in October of 2009. But the 'Roos aren't just back, they're back with a vengeance. After only two years and with numerous deployments

  • Mentoring opportunities abound

    The face of the wing is changing. As our unit evolves and grows, we are actually getting younger, overall. With our active duty associate squadron, the 52nd Airlift Squadron, and more of our members joining the wing without prior military service, we are seeing a younger and more diverse age

  • Some gave some some gave all

    Dignity, honor, respect for the fallen. Care, service and support for the families.That was the mission of three Air Force Reservists from the 302nd Force Support Squadron who deployed to Dover Air Force Base, Del. February through August of 2011. Services Journeymen Staff Sgt. Richard Crutcher and

  • ASTS Commander retires after nearly 30 years

    The 302nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron Commander and dentist, Col. Sheldon "Shel" Omi will hang up his uniform for the last time during the January Unit Training Assembly after almost 30 years of esteemed military service. The colonel began his military career in 1982 after being accepted in the Air

  • Former aeromedical commander takes reins of 302nd ASTS

    In a change of command ceremony held during the December UTA, Col. Kathleen Flarity gained command of the 302nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron. The colonel brings with her more than three decades of military bearing and experience. Beginning her career in 1980 as an enlisted Army Combat Medic, she

  • Thrift savings plan contribution limits increase in 2012

    The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced the 2012 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions has increased from $16,500 to $17,000 for 2012, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. The TSP catch-up plan contribution limit will remain at $5,500. TSP

  • Air Force to lift hiring freeze Dec. 15

    The hiring freeze implemented in August will be fully lifted Dec. 15, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.The freeze, preceded by hiring controls, was one of several measures implemented in 2011 to bring manning down to mandated 2010 levels. In addition, voluntary separation incentives

  • 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.