Air Force family celebrates Women's History Month

Throughout history, women in the military have made significant contributions. This is especially true in the Air Force whether they are flying A-10 Thunderbolt IIs or commanding thousands of Airmen. The month of March has been recognized as Women's History Month since 1987 to highlight women of the

302nd Operations Group changes command

In a change of command ceremony held over the March's unit training assembly, Col. Kurt T. Jones assumed command of the 302nd Operations Group after transferring from Dover where he served as the 512th OG deputy commander. Colonel Jones has served in the Air Force for more than 20 years and has more

Stimulus package to aid Airmen

Improvements in dormitories, child development centers and energy conservation plans will come to fruition as the Air Force receives about $1.7 billion in Defense-related appropriations through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, military finance officials said. "The Air Force fully supports

AF Reserve takes on new generation of firefighting equipment

AF mourns loss of first chief master sergeant of the Air Force

Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey died March 11 in Panama City, Fla. "Chief Airey was an Airman's Airman and one of the true pioneers for our service," said Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff. "He was a warrior, an innovator, and a leader with vision well

C-130s undergoing inspections

An immediate action time compliance technical order was issued by Air Force Materiel Command officials here March 4 to inspect all C-130 Hercules aircraft due to potential cracking of wing-joint barrel nuts. The time compliance technical order was ordered after a C-130H undergoing routine scheduled

ARPC explains procedures for validating early retired pay

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials are finalizing procedures for validating the receipt of retired pay before Citizen Airmen turn 60 years old. Since Jan. 28, 2008, Guard and Reserve Airmen can reduce the age they receive retirement pay by three months for each aggregate of 90-day period of

'Oh really:' command chief retires with no regrets

On a small end table near the corner of the desk in the 302nd Airlift Wing command chief's room sits a plaque with an inscription that reads: Around this camp there is only one Chief. The rest are all Indians! Apparently, all the Indians have grown up. They've become chiefs at other positions within

New Air Force Reserve snapshot available

The February/March 2009 Air Force Reserve snapshot was recently release by major command officials. Reservists wishing to access the information can find it here. For more information on AF Reserve statistics and facts, contact the 302nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs office by clicking on the "Contact

President's budget proposal includes 2.9 percent pay raise for troops

President Barack Obama's fiscal 2010 budget proposal includes a 2.9 percent pay increase for U.S. servicemembers. The figure is lower than pay raises requested the past two years, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Feb. 26. But he noted that Congress has a precedent of increasing the amount