302nd Airlift Wing News

July 30, 2020
Hurricane Hunter sets unit record for eyewall penetrations

In the Air Force, the number 341 typically elicits an unpleasant memory. Like that time someone in your group of three marching at basic military training forgot to put their cover on, so you all were vehemently reprimanded by a military training instructor and had your 341 pulled.Or that time you
July 29, 2020
Community College of the Air Force reveals plans for new degree program

The new Associate of Applied Science in Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management degree is a flexible alternative for enlisted personnel serving in Air Force specialties lacking enough formal skills training to meet current degree program requirements, said Dr. Hank Dasinger, the dean of
July 28, 2020
48 hours: 302nd Airlift Wing reservists deployed in support of COVID-19

Part of being a service member means being able to deploy in a moment’s notice. A moment could mean months, weeks or even days. Eight reservists with the 302nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron received their call to deploy in support of COVID-19 just days before departure.
July 27, 2020
Hurricane Hunters fly first Pacific hurricane

The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrews flew five weather reconnaissance missions into Hurricane Douglas, the first hurricane in the Pacific, July 24-27, 2020, collecting data to assist Central Pacific Hurricane Center forecasters.The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, assigned to the
July 24, 2020
US Space Force establishes new garrisons

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The U.S. Space Force activated two garrisons during a pre-recorded virtual ceremony today. During the ceremony, the Peterson-Schriever Garrison and Buckley Garrison installation support commands stood-up as the 21st, 50th, and 460th Space Wings were deactivated.
July 23, 2020
Civil engineers, communications specialists train at USAFA

The 302nd Civil Engineer Squadron and 302nd Communications Flight participated in an exercise at the U.S. Air Force Academy from July 10-12 to hone their job skills in a simulated deployed environment.Staff Sgt. Jacob Timby, 302 CES operations management specialist, led the three-day event,
July 23, 2020
Air Force publishes resources to support Airmen & Space Professionals in courageous conversations

To equip leaders in leading those necessary conversations, the Department of the Air Force developed a resource list on race-specific issues, unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion, among others.
July 21, 2020
Mask up, Team Pete

The 21st Space Wing issued guidance in April 2020 mandating the wear of face coverings or masks for all individuals on Peterson Air Force Base and Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station when unable to maintain six feet of physical distance in public areas and work centers. On July 16th, the state of
July 21, 2020
Air Force announces 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2020

An Air Force selection board at the Air Force’s Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force.
July 17, 2020
Air Force building more inclusive culture through Dress and Appearance updates

The changes, as outlined in an Air Force Guidance Memorandum dated July 1, 2020, include the removal of subjective language and other rules that may have been creating unintentional or unfair barriers for Air and Space Force uniformed members.

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