Air Force leaders issue Labor Day message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following Labor Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:Labor Day is a distinctly American holiday, created by workers to pay

21st SFS steps-up traffic enforcement

To encourage Peterson Airmen and civilians to drive within traffic laws and regulations, the men and women of the 21st Security Forces Squadron have stepped-up their traffic enforcement program.Local security forces Airmen use several techniques to maintain the safety of base personnel and property

Colorado AF Reserve Wing 'lassos' three AMC Rodeo Trophies

The 302nd Airlift Wing saddled up and rode away from the 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo with the "Best Aeromedical C-17 Configuration Team," the "Best Aeromedical KC-135 Configuration Team," and the "Best Short Field Landing Aircrew" trophies. The competition took place July 23-29 at Joint Base

Officials announce civilian workforce hiring freeze

On Friday, Aug. 12, Air Force officials announced the implementation of a 90-day hiring freeze effective immediately.A firm commitment to keep spending within requested levels led to implement the hiring freeze across the civilian workforce, officials said.In addition to a 90-day hiring freeze, the

Spouses see C-130, Wing missions up close

Spouses of 302nd Airlift Wing members took to the Colorado skies Aug. 7 during a Wing Spouse's Orientation Flight here.Sponsored by the 302nd AW's Human Resources Development Council, the event, dedicated to spouses of Air Force Reservists, included flights onboard the wing's C-130 Hercules. More

Wing's most recent promotions highlighted on web

The names of 302nd Airlift Wing Air Force Reservists who were promoted in August 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.

Comm's JISCC provides Airmen, government agencies with 'Ops-in-a-box'

The need for clear, concise and dependable communication capabilities during a crisis is just as important as having the right people in the right position at the right time. Whether an emergency responder is in need of vital cell phone service, internet connectivity to transmit and receive critical

Colorado's Air Force Reserve maintainers achieve rare milestone

For some aircraft maintainers, it's something they may never see in a 30-year career, but for the Airmen of the 302nd Maintenance Group, it happened twice this summer in less than two weeks.Two of the Wing's C-130H3 Hercules aircraft were designated "black letter."This distinguished classification

Fiscal Year 2012 UTA schedule announced

Leadership from the 302nd Airlift Wing recently released the Fiscal Year 2012 Unit Training Assembly schedule.Dates for both the primary and tactical weekends are:OctoberPrimary - 1-2Tactical - 15-16NovemberPrimary - 5-6Tactical - 19-20DecemberPrimary - 3-4Tactical - 17-182012January Primary -

Illinois civic leaders gain first-hand knowledge of Air Force Reserve mission