Army soldiers line up to board a C-130 aircraft.

NEWS

  • Getting smart about our jobs

    "Why do we do this? It's just a waste of time." "There's a better way to do this." How many times have you heard, or even spoken, those words? Too often, the response is something like "I don't know, but it's the way we've always done it." The normal reaction is to just continue doing things the way

  • Civil engineers ready for emergencies

    More than 50 members of the 302nd Airlift Wing Base Engineer Emergency Force recently participated in the "Red Devil" annual field training here. The September exercise ensured civil engineers, known as "Prime BEEF," are ready to handle emergencies that occur on nearby Peterson Air Force Base and

  • Reservist ‘biggest fan’ of step-son USAFA football player

    His eyes focus, his heart races and he takes a deep breath as the kicker loafs the ball off the tee signaling the start of another game for the Falcons. His eyes follow number 22 in an Air Force Blue Jersey; Cadet Second Class Brenton Byrd-Fulbright, his step-son. Brenton is a junior at the U.S. Air

  • TSP contribution limits set for 2009

    The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board recently announced an increase in the 2009 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions. The limit is now $16,500, up from $15,500 for 2008. In addition, contributions for the TSP catch-up plan will increase to $5,500, up from

  • Leaders encourage Airmen to apply for Academy

    Young, hard-charging Airmen are sought for entry into the U.S. Air Force Academy and the Air Force Academy Preparatory School with the end goal of earning a commission, but must apply by Jan. 31, 2009. The Academy sets aside up to 85 slots for active-duty Airmen and up to 85 more slots for Guard and

  • Air Force officials launch new community Web site

    On Oct. 1, Air Force officials introduced a new Web site for Airmen and their families that provides a 24/7 resource for information on topics like relocation, military child education and finances. The new site phases out the "AF Crossroads" Web site while assuring most of the same services are

  • 302nd SFS defenders continue contributions to 'Iraqi Freedom'

    Approximately 80 security forces Airmen said their final goodbyes and gave their last hugs before departing July 27 for the Persian Gulf. As the months have drifted by serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, those security forces share their story. These frontline Airmen, assigned to the 302nd Security

  • USAFA Falcon dons 302 AW heritage

    The U.S. Air Force Academy football program has many traditions; some grounded in college sports history, some grounded in Air Force history. But one unique tradition connects players to the operational Air Force--the Heritage Scarf. Operational Air Force flying units contribute a unit scarf to the