Colorado Springs movers, shakers see AF Reserve mission first-hand

"Folks, you might want to hold on to something as we are going to accelerate quickly." The pilot of the C-17 wasn't kidding. As he pushed the throttle forward faster than most on board have ever accelerated, one could see this crew was in complete shock and awe by either the grins on their face or

KFMP volunteers work to give deployed members 'creature comforts'

Even with the Arabian dust whipping over them as they tear into packages from home, they smile with joy that comes from getting a little piece of America in the mail. That's what volunteers of the 302nd Airlift Wing Key Family Member Program are hoping will happen when dozens of care packages put

Denver Broncos honor reservists

Reserve kicks off enlistments with Broncos

Halloween Safety Tips

It's that time of year again - the time for good-natured scaring, dressing up and trick-or-treating. Halloween is here, and with that comes a responsibility to make sure children are as safe as possible. This takes mishap prevention - the key to which is operational risk management. Parents should

TRICARE Retiree Dental Benefit now available overseas

Retired TRICARE beneficiaries living overseas may now enroll in the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP). Effective Oct. 1 2008, the Enhanced-Overseas TRDP is available for eligible Uniformed Services retirees and their families. Prior to the enhancement, the TRDP was only available to retirees and

New law allows salutes in civvies during anthem

Veterans and servicemembers not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect in October. "The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's armed

Reservists can get more assistance for graduate degree

Air Force reservists can now obtain more money to pursue a master's degree. Air Force Reserve Command's Masters Degree Tuition Assistance Rate increased from 75 to 100 percent Oct. 10. That means a reservist can receive $250 per semester hour instead of $187.50 and $166.66 per quarter hour instead

CAC login makes access easier for reservists

 Air Reserve Personnel Center officials here launched a new enhancement Oct. 30 that allows Airmen to log into the virtual Personnel Center-Guard and Reserve using their Common Access Card. Being able to open their vPC-GR account with their CAC means Airmen no longer need to remember another

Key Family Member Program reaches out to Wing's deployed Airmen

Members of the 302nd Airlift Wing's Key Family Member Program are hosting a KFMP Care Package Wingding Saturday November 1, 2008 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at building 203 in the lower level classrooms for anyone who is interested in getting together, meeting new friends and lending a helping hand. The