AF Reserve aerial firefighting experts head back to Thailand, see 'significant progress' in MAFFS program

Six Air Force Reservists from the 302nd Airlift Wing traveled in late October to the Kingdom of Thailand as part of an observation team reviewing the Royal Thai air force's first independent Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System training event. From Oct. 25-Nov. 5, the AF Reservists observed both

Front Range Flyer Winter edition now available online

The Winter 2010 edition of the 302nd Airlift Wing's Front Range Flyer magazine is now available online here. The official, quarterly publication of the 302nd Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve, can be viewed by visiting the Front Range Flyer (FRF) heading located in the library tab on the Wing's

2011 Air Force Reserve Handbook now available

The 2011 edition of the United States Air Force Reserve Handbook is now available on the Air Force Reserve Command Public website at http://www.afrc.af.mil//shared/media/document/AFD-101227-003.pdfClick on the link to download a reference copy.

'Don't Ask' remains in effect as Gates, Mullen tackle plan

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, welcomed the Senate's vote Dec. 18 to repeal the so-called "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law, while emphasizing that the current law and policy will remain in effect until they and President Barack Obama

Make holiday safety plans now

As we near Christmas, there are a few things the 21st Security Forces Squadron would like to share about holiday safety. Holiday shopping season is a peak time for crimes such as home burglaries, thefts, and even muggings. Property crimes are the major concern in the Colorado Springs area and

Ground broken on Peterson space education building

After nearly six years of operating at an off-base location, the Space Education and Training Center broke ground for its new $14.4 million facility Dec. 10 here. The state-of-the-art training and education facility, located adjacent to Peterson's West Gate entrance, will house the National Security

Prevent identity theft this holiday season

It may come as no surprise identity theft is on the rise, with more than 11 million victims last year alone. In 2009, identity fraud had jumped more than 12 percent compared to 2008, making this the highest rate since 2003, according to Javelin Strategy and Research's 2010 Identity Fraud Survey

Colorado AF Reservists travel across Atlantic to help battle Israeli wildland fires

The first of approximately 50 Air Force Reservists and two Modular Airborne Firefighting System-equipped C-130 Hercules assigned to the 302nd Airlift Wing departed from this southern Colorado base to aid the country of Israel in their fight against a raging wildland fire.The 302nd AW received a

Colorado AF Reservists answer call to provide assistance for Israel fires

The first of approximately 50 Air Force Reservists and two Modular Airborne Firefighting System equipped C-130 Hercules from Colorado's 302nd Airlift Wing will leave here Saturday, Dec. 4 to begin travel to Israel to provide aerial firefighting support. The MAFFS certified AF Reservists are expected

Food drive hosted by wing JEAC