Tag: 310th Space Wing
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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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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…
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Colorado Air Force reservist wins grant to develop AI software to identify threats in space
As China and other countries invest heavily in new satellites, a Colorado Air Force reservist recently received a $2.5 million grant to develop software that will help identify potential threats in space faster. Lt. Col. Nicholas Demakakos envisions that, once created, the artificial intelligence software will bring together data about satellites collected from different sources and…