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  • The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hosts the 2018 Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour, April 23-28. The tour is designed to help communities in Mexico and the Caribbean prepare for the season and the coming storms. Visitors toured a WC-130J Super Hercules hurricane hunter aircraft and the NOAA Gulfstream IV. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

    Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour: Preparedness key to weathering storms

    After a busy 2017 hurricane season and the 2018 hurricane season quickly approaching, service members from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the "Hurricane Hunters" know the importance of being prepared for a hurricane.   The 53rd WRS and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Hurricane Center partnered
  • In effort to build a Weather-Ready Nation ahead of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA’s hurricane experts will tour five U.S. Gulf Coast cities from May 7-11 to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for the upcoming hurricane season. At each stop, the public and media can view the NOAA Gulfstream IV aircraft, which flies ahead of a storm, and take a tour inside a U.S. Air Force Reserve WC-130J hurricane hunter aircraft, which flies directly through the eye of a storm. (NOAA graphic)

    NOAA, Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters to visit Gulf Coast on preparedness tour

    In effort to build a Weather-Ready Nation ahead of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA’s hurricane experts will tour five U.S. Gulf Coast cities from May 7-11 to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for the upcoming hurricane season. At each stop, the public and media can view the NOAA Gulfstream IV aircraft, which flies ahead
  • Executive officers from across the 22nd Air Force pose for a photo during the 22nd AF Executive Officer Development Workshop in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 11, 2018. The workshop, hosted by the 302nd Airlift Wing and the 340th Flying Training Group, was the first of its kind offered across the 22nd Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frank Casciotta)

    Wing execs host NAF-wide workshop

    The 302nd Airlift Wing and 340th Flying Training Group hosted the first-ever 22nd Air Force Executive Officer Development Workshop in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 10 through 12.“We, as executive officers, provide a wide range of support functions to our commanders,” said Maj. Stefanie Purdie, the 302nd Airlift Wing executive officer and
  • Chief Gomez retires

    340th FTG chief retires after 29 years of service

    433rd TRS superintendent retires after 29 years of military service, 18 of which were in the basic military training environment
  • Tech. Sgt. Christopher Meyer, a 39th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation technician, explains the 39th APS aerial delivery mission to members of the 302nd Airlift Wing’s Partners in Leadership program during the program’s first event at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, April 13, 2018. The program is designed to grow existing relations between military and community leadership and is slated to feature three other events during 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frank Casciotta)

    302nd AW shares Reserve mission, continues partnerships in local community

    The 302nd Airlift Wing welcomed community leaders from the Pikes Peak region here for its second year of the 302nd AW, Air Force Reserve Partners in Leadership program, April 13, 2018.The program is designed to share the Air Force Reserve mission and grow existing relations between leaders within the local community and the 302nd AW. Similar to its
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    From tactical to strategic: Pittsburgh unit making the switch from C-130s to C-17s

    The 911th Airlift Wing, Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, is undergoing a significant mission change in order to meet the needs of the Air Force. The wing is converting from the tactical C-130 to the more strategic C-17 aircraft. While this is no minor task, the conversion is progressing rapidly.
  • Tandra Hunter, 94th Airlift Wing violence prevention integrator and Green Dot Program Manager, maintains the wing's comprehensive violence-related primary prevention program.

    New violence prevention integrator promotes culture of respect

    In support of the Air Force’s Violence Prevention Program, Tandra Hunter has recently taken the role as the 94th Airlift Wing violence prevention integrator and Green Dot Program Manager.Her primary responsibility is developing and ensuring the execution of a comprehensive violence-related primary prevention program. She serves as the installation
  • Lt. Gen. (retired) John L. Hudson, director of the National Museum of the Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, gives remarks during the 910th Airlift Wing Annual Awards Banquet here, April 7.

    Youngstown Annual Awards Banquet recognizes outstanding Airmen

    The 910th Airlift Wing held its Annual Awards Banquet at the Community Activity Center here, April 7.
  • Maj. Gen. Craig La Fave, the 22nd Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Imelda Johnson, the 22nd AF command chief, serve lunch to 302nd Airlift Wing reservists at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, April 7, 2018. La Fave and Johnson visited 302nd Airlift Wing for a firsthand look at the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Jolene Bottor-Ortiona)

    Colorado Reserve wing shares mission with 22nd AF leaders

    Maj. Gen. Craig La Fave, the 22nd Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Imelda Johnson, the 22nd AF command chief, serve lunch to 302nd Airlift Wing reservists at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, April 7, 2018. La Fave and Johnson visited 302nd Airlift Wing for a firsthand look at the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Jolene
  • The 302nd Airlift Wing 2017 annual award winners pose for a photo during a ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 7, 2018. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding achievements in the areas of leadership, job performance, significant self-improvement and contributions to both on and off-base communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frank Casciotta)

    Mile high wing announces Airmen of the Year for 2017

    The Air Force Reserve Command’s 302nd Airlift Wing announced the Airmen of the Year award winners for 2017 at the wing’s annual awards banquet held April 7, 2018. The 302nd AW Airmen of the Year for 2017 are:Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Andrew Gallegos, 39th Aerial Port SquadronNCO of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Carlos Gonzalez, 302nd Security
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