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  • MAFFS support Black Forest fire

    Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System, or "MAFFS"-equipped C-130s from the Air Force Reserve's 302nd Airlift Wing performed additional fire retardant drops June 13 on the Black Forest fire in northern El Paso County, Colo. To learn more about the MAFFS mission, click here.

  • Recruiters break 200 mark early, top all 44 AFRC Recruiting Flights

    Like a NASCAR champ, recruiters for both the 302nd Airlift and 310th Space Wings took the lead Air Force Reserve-wide recently, hitting the 200 recruit mark first on March 27.Local recruiters were the first to gain 200 recruit accessions for Fiscal Year 2013, putting them well on their way of their

  • Commissaries plan for Monday furloughs

    When furloughs are implemented, most military commissaries will close one day a week on Mondays, the Defense Commissary Agency's top official said. The closures will be for up to 11 days between July 8 and Sept. 30."We know that any disruption in commissary operations will impact our patrons. "Also,

  • Staying ‘stone cold sober’ behind the wheel

    The choice to use or not use alcohol is a personal decision each Airman must make."Most of us associate the effects of drinking with driving. That message is a constant mainstay during safety briefings, commander's calls, etc.," said Master. Sgt. Sarah Law, 50th Space Wing ground safety manager.

  • Reservists track Atlas rocket carrying GPS satellite

    When the Air Force successfully launched an Atlas rocket carrying a GPS satellite May 15, reservists in the 19th Space Operations Squadron provided all of the operational manpower from the launch through the first 96 hours on orbit."The Air Force Reserve has supported 28 of 36 GPS launches," said

  • Motorcyclists be aware: Requirements apply on, off base

    While wearing personal protective equipment may get stuffy and hot, many motorcyclists are required to wear all prescribed gear on and off military installations. From over-the-ankle boots to a Department of Transportation-standard helmet all military and Department of Defense-civilian motorcyclists

  • Schriever celebrates GPS satellite launch

    Schriever personnel watch the successul launch of the fourth GPS IIF satellite, Space Vehicle Number 66 May 15 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The new capabilities of the IIF satellites will provide greater navigational accuracy through improvements in atomic clock technology; a more

  • Warrior Games 2013: Life can change in a split second

    Life can be described as a series of moments, seconds even, strung together to form experiences and memories. A split-second decision can mean the difference between life and death.Senior Master Sgt. Martin Smith knows the impact just one second can make.Smith, a seasoned motorcycle rider and Active

  • Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees

    After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but that because of other efforts to deal with the shortfall, only half of the 22 days originally envisioned as temporary

  • May 31 is deadline to sign up for TRICARE automatic payments

    Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check must switch to an electronic form of payment by May 31 to avoid losing coverage. TRICARE will only accept monthly premium payments using recurring automatic payments by credit or debit card,