June 12, 2018 19th Space Operations Squadron receives new commander The 19th Space Operations Squadron, a classic Reserve associate unit to the 2nd Space Operations Squadron, 50th Space Wing, received a new commander on Sunday, June 3. The squadron performs launch, early-orbit, anomaly resolution and disposal operations for the Global Positioning Satellite
June 11, 2018 Reserve Citizen Airmen ‘tidy up’ beachside plot When the idea of adopting a puppy or a child comes to mind, the adopter must commit to their new role as caretaker for the long haul. Recently, the 920th Mission Support Group Staff became caretakers of a two-mile strip of highway outside of Patrick Air Force Base which they will tend to by
June 7, 2018 Reserve Citizen Airman commissions directly into space mission When Margaret Ann Atkins first sat down with Tech. Sgt. Michael Smith, Officer Accessions recruiter at Scott Air Force Base, she knew exactly what she wanted to do in the Air Force Reserve. Without hesitation, Atkins expressed her interest in working with the space mission and requested that Smith
April 27, 2018 10th AF commander visits only Reserve space wing Maj. Gen. Ronald B. "Bruce" Miller, 10th Air Force commander, took time to visit the 310th Space Wing's on-site and geographically separated units on Wednesday and Thursday this week. After meeting with 310th SW leadership and recognizing a few outstanding performers, Miller began his tour at the
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.
March 26, 2018 Veterans build resiliency through equine assisted therapy A 2014 press release from The Department of Veteran’s Affairs determined that at least twenty veterans die each day from suicide. Multiple programs have begun reaching out to the veteran population in order to bring this high number down and provide our nation’s veterans with the help they need. One
March 7, 2018 310th Space Wing recognizes ten-year anniversary A decade ago, Air Force Reserve Command approved the activation of a wing that would change the course of history for space in the Reserve. On March 7, 2008, an official order was given to expand the 310th Space Group into the first-ever AFRC space wing.
Jan. 17, 2018 Cyber commandos always ready for joint fight A key component to any successful special operations mission is the ability to communicate with other air commandos often in unfamiliar and rapidly changing environments while under attack. The result is an almost insatiable desire among warfighters for cyber professionals who can lead the way in