April 10, 2018 6 SOPS Reserve Citizen Airmen complete 40,000th satellite contact A crew consisting of all Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 6th Space Operations Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base recently made history by achieving their 40,000th satellite contact. As part of the only space wing in the Air Force Reserve, the 310th Space Wing, 6 SOPS’ accomplishment signifies just
April 10, 2018 7th Space Operations Squadron changes command Col. Mark Stafford bid farewell to members of the 7th Space Operations Squadron during a change of command ceremony on Sunday while Lieutenant Col. James Hogan was welcomed in as the new 7 SOPS commander. Col. Stephen Slade, 310th Operations Group commander, presided over the ceremony.
April 9, 2018 70 Years of Reserve Citizen Airpower 14 April 1948, the date that the Air Force Reserve was born. But did you know, the Reserve program actually began with the Preparedness Movement and the National Defense Act of 1916 that established the Organized Reserve Corps. Maj. Gen. George Squier proclaimed it to be the most important section
April 8, 2018 Reserve Citizen Airmen support resupply rocket launch Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing supported the Space-X Falcon 9 rocket launch during its resupply mission to the International Space Station, April 2.Working closely with NASA’s launch control, the 301st Rescue Squadron’s Airmen, attached to the 920th RQW, patrolled the path of the
April 6, 2018 Does the personnel office ever say “Yes” The Manpower and Personnel Directorate must balance many things when coming to a conclusion, but if customers know what they want, it is possible to find a favorable conclusion.
April 6, 2018 Upgrading the fuel structure in the AOR with experience and a strong work ethic The 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron’s fuels management flight is responsible for supplying approximately 150,000 gallons of fuel a day supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. The POL team works tirelessly to improve fuel efficiency, saving the Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Air
April 6, 2018 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
April 6, 2018 Thunderbirds pilot identified U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Slot Pilot Thunderbird 4, Maj. Stephen Del Bagno, was killed when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed over the Nevada Test and Training Range April 4, 2018, at approximately 10:30 a.m. during a routine aerial demonstration training flight.