Sept. 21, 2018 Stitching pride into the mission Though their chief responsibility is ensuring aircrew safety, the Reserve Citizen Airmen at the 302nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment shop go beyond that scope by using a skill set some might not associate with a military organization – sewing.
Aug. 22, 2018 Patriot Warrior 2018 concludes on a high note Dedication, persistence, teamwork, and ongoing observations of command processes were among the highlights of the two week-long exercise that concluded on Aug. 21.
June 20, 2018 1993: The 302nd Airlift Wing takes on the MAFFS mission It was 1993 when the 302nd Airlift Wing received the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System mission from the Air Force Reserve’s 943rd Airlift Group, March Air Force Base, California. The MAFFS mission provided aerial firefighting support to largescale, wildland fires by laying down lines of fire
May 21, 2018 Final respects paid to Staff Sgt. Carl Enis Members of the 308th Rescue Squadron at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, paid their respects as Staff Sgt. Carl Enis was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, May 21. Enis, a pararescuemen, was providing combat rescue support for Inherent Resolve, and was one of the seven Airmen killed in an
April 20, 2018 Air Force Reserve strengthens a ready medical force Balancing military and civilian roles, Air Force Reserve medics enhance Air Force Medical Service capabilities.
April 13, 2018 Reserve Citizen Airman sets sail as first reserve mission commander While many Airmen take to the skies, Reserve Citizen Airman Maj. Christina Light sets sail.The space and missile operations officer, assigned to the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) Technical Operations Squadron (TOPS) as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee, is the first Air Force
March 16, 2018 Reservist shows innovation, revitalizes testing capability Professional Military Education and career field upgrade testing were a significant challenge for Reservist in Guam. Not because of the materials being tested, but because testing facilities were limited. Senior Airman Jamie Matanane, a Reserve Citizen Airman assigned to the 624th Regional Support
Dec. 26, 2017 AF Reserve doc does double duty with UFC When Ultimate Fighting Championship hall-of-famer Forrest Griffin was in the octagon, he knew who to turn to when a pummeling led to lacerations--Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman Dr. (Col.) Gregory Hsu.
Dec. 20, 2017 Reserve Citizen Airman leads life-saving med-evac Just before Thanksgiving, Maj. Jeffrey DellaVolpe, an Individual Mobilization Augmentee, led an international medical evacuation mission that saved the life of a wounded Navy EOD technician. DellaVolpe is assigned to a one-of-a-kind life-saving medical team at SAMMC and is one of less than a handful
Nov. 29, 2017 Reserve Citizen Airman conquers obstacles through poetry It is often apparent that a person is in the military if you pay close attention to their outer appearance; the haircut they sport, the clothing they wear or the way they display situational awareness. After all, Airmen wear the same uniform and receive the same training to create a cohesive display