'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

AF Reserve C-130s support Navy special forces

Former command chief reflects on 33 years of service to nation

(Editor's note: Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Kirby Schueler was the command chief of the 302nd Airlift Wing from October 2005 to February 2009. The wing hosted a retirement ceremony for the chief Feb. 7, 2009, in recognition of his many years of service to the U.S. and its citizens.) As I leave

Help NASA name the next space station module

NASA is asking the public to help name the International Space Station's next module - a control tower for robotics in space and the world's ultimate observation deck. Eight refrigerator-sized racks in the Node 3 module will provide room for many of the station's life support systems. Attached to

Air Force Good Conduct Medal reinstated

Air Force officials announced Feb. 11 the reinstatement of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal for enlisted members, effective immediately and retroactive to Feb. 6, 2006, when the medal was discontinued. Airmen who are eligible should see an update automatically in their records on the virtual

Coming Feb. 22: single 800 number for all Airmen

Members of the total force -- regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen -- are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call

Lt. Gen. Stenner shares vision with reservists in Utah

When the commander of Air Force Reserve Command visited Hill AFB in early February, he got to see the realization of a vision he helped build as AFRC director of plans and programs at Robins AFB, Ga., from 2003 to 2006. Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Jr. envisioned the Total Force Integration of Air

Wing flight engineer surpasses career milestone

Senior Master Sgt. David Carey knows his way around the C-130 aircraft almost to the point of identifying where just about every nut and bolt is located. That kind of knowledge comes from serving with the same Air Force Reserve airlift unit and becoming the longest-tenured flyer at Peterson with