Tag: air force reserve
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310th Space Wing honors key members of its history ahead of inactivation
While members of the 310th Space Wing are dispersing ahead of the unit’s inactivation next year, reminders of their history dating back to World War II will remain at Schriever Space Force Base. On Saturday, the 84th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, the unit unveiled its headquarters will now bear the name of Col. William…
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Few Colorado Springs reservists apply for part-time Space Force work, commander says model presents challenges
The commander of the only Air Force Reserve wing dedicated to space said in a recent online address he sees challenges with the Space Force’s new model for part-time jobs — one of the career options for hundreds of local airmen as their unit winds down. Under a 2024 law, space-focused Air Force reservists can…
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Air Force Reserve says goodbye to weather satellite operations
For decades, Air Force reservists at Schriever Space Force Base have helped fly weather satellites that have guided global military operations. On Tuesday, the airmen connected to school-bus-sized satellites for the final time and honored their long history. The small ceremony marked the last time an Air Force Reserve unit will operate satellites, said Col.…
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Response to new details about Space Force’s model for part-timers: ‘It makes zero sense’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Space Force and Air Force Reserve leaders announced new details at a town hall hosted earlier this month about the plan to integrate part-time guardians into the active-duty Space Force. Current space-focused reservists can retire, apply for retraining through the Air Force Reserve, or apply…
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310th Space Wing at Schriever prepares for inactivation as Space Force launches new model
Hundreds of Air Force reservists focused on space missions are applying for active-duty service, as the Space Force launches a first-of-its kind model to employ both full-time and part-time guardians. The current reservists can retire, put in for retraining with the Reserve, or apply for the Space Force, but they can’t stay in their current positions under a…