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Reservists committed to restoring local landmark's glory
Air Force Reservists recently took time off from flying satellites and got down to grass roots to help a local community landmark restore its former glory. Members of the 310th Operations Support Squadron stepped up to the challenge of helping the fire destroyed Flying W Ranch re-seed and mulch a large portion of its land May 9, 2014.The Flying W
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5/14 2014
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Love of bodybuilding pushes Reserve Space Airman to reach new heights
Physical fitness. For Airmen, it's a subject discussed around the workplace, water coolers, and wingtips of aircraft across the globe, sometimes with excitement, and for others, grunts. But for Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Victoria Jenks, it's a constant moving target, forcing her to push herself more and more.That's what it's like to adopt
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9/26 2013
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'Talking the talk': AF Reservist's amateur radio skills lynch pin for Pikes Peak emergency responders
He flips the switch on his radio, dialing into a local emergency channel - and listens in. Focused, he concentrates, listening for the slight crackle of radio traffic.With just dead air floating through the invisible radio waves, he leans into the microphone, pressing down on the mic's element, and talks to the world: "KØDRJ, this is KCØYCQ --
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9/26 2013
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379th is now official
The 379th Space Range Squadron had its official activation ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colo., Mar. 3, 2013.The 379 SRS was officially activated by special order from the Secretary of the Air Force on Apr. 1, 2012. This was requested by the active duty Air Force to have an Air Force Reserve squadron support the 25th Space Range Squadron.The 379
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3/03 2013
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310th Space Wing honors history, heritage
The commander of the 310th Space Wing hosted a cake-cutting ceremony at the Satellite Dish dining facility Saturday in celebration of the Air Force's birthday as well as the anniversaries of Air Force Space Command and the 310 SW. In his opening remarks, Col. Jeffrey Mineo highlighted significant milestones related to each organization's history
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9/09 2012
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Voting Assistance Program Updates
The general election is 90 days away. To register, request a ballot, and vote absentee go to www.FVAP.gov to complete your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). It takes less than 10 minutes to complete using the online registration and absentee ballot assistant. This year there is a lot at stake in the upcoming general election. According to Pam
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9/09 2012
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Diversity brings strength to Total Force
Diversity brings strength to Total ForceBy Maj. Darin J. DurandEqual Opportunity Program DirectorBeginning Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, 2012, Department of Defense components worldwide are encouraged to recognize the many contributions of Hispanic Americans to the nation by supporting appropriate ceremonies and activities. The theme for this year's
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9/09 2012
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His Weekends are for the Dogs
Most Reservists spend their non-UTA weekends relaxing, catching up on chores around the house, shopping, or finding a million other ways to enjoy their time off. Not Tech. Sgt. Jesse Tames of the 310th Security Forces Squadron. He acts as a behavioral consultant to law enforcement agencies throughout the state to determine whether a dog has the
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12/07 2009
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First Reserve space control squadron protects satellite links
A recent edition of the Air Force Times cited Central Command's increasing demand for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, such as the Predator and Global Hawk, to maintain operations tempo in its area of responsibility. Increasing patrol orbits will require more than just qualified pilots and senior operators, it will also
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2/19 2009
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