July 5, 2008

Teamwork helps MAFFS break record

SACRAMENTO, Ca.—The 302nd Air Expeditionary Group set a record July 5 for the number of modular airborne fire fighting system sorties flown in a day to support fire fighting efforts in California.  Launching from McClellan Airfield, eight MAFFS-equipped C-130 Hercules aircraft flew a total of 40 sorties and dropped a total of 103,600 gallons of

July 4, 2008

California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visits 302nd AEG

Sacramento, Calif. – During a visit to the California National Guard fire fighting training at McClellan Airfield, California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger paid a brief visit to the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group to wish Airmen a happy 4th of July and thank them for their service in assisting with California’s wildfires.The visit by the governor

July 4, 2008

302nd AEG launches California fire support mission on 4th of July

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Aircraft of the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group launched their ninth day of support missions July 4 in a coordinated effort to control wildfires in California. The C-130 air crews focused their aerial firefighting efforts on the Goleta fire, better known as the Gap fire, in the Los Padres National Forest and the Piute fire

July 2, 2008

AEG launches day six of California fire support

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Aircraft of the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group launched their sixth day of California wildfire support July 1 in an effort to control fires engulfing areas of the Sequoia National Forest.C-130 Hercules aircraft of the 302nd AEG are fighting the Piute fire in the Sequoia National Forest.  The fire near Lake Isabella is

July 1, 2008

AEG launches day five of California fire support

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Aircraft of the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group launched their fifth day of California wildfire support June 30 in an effort to control fires engulfing areas of the Tahoe and Los Padres National Forests. C-130 Hercules aircraft of the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group are fighting fires in the American River Complex, the location of

June 29, 2008

302nd Airlift Wing sends 3rd C-130, crew to California to assist in aerial firefighting effort

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, the 302nd Airlift Wing (Air Force Reserve) deployed a third C-130H aircraft and aircrew to assist in the battle against the raging wildfires in California. The Reserve C-130H and Air Force Reservists departed Peterson AFB just before noon today.

June 29, 2008

Wyoming Air National Guard joins military aerial firefighting support efforts

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Members of the Wyoming Air National Guard and two of their C-130 Hercules aircraft arrived at McClellan Park June 27 to aid in support of firefighting efforts throughout California.More than 30 members of the 153rd Airlift Wing, based out of Cheyenne, Wyo., arrived to the former air force base to augment a contingent of ANG and

June 29, 2008

Military moves aerial firefighting operations to McClellan Park

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – To better support the people of California, Airmen and aircraft from the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group have relocated from Chico Municipal Airport to McClellan Park June 27.The move comes as overhead smoke has cleared enough for flight operations to begin, allowing Air Force aircraft here to begin dropping fire retardant on the

June 27, 2008

USNORTHCOM support deployed to California for wildland firefighting

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command, in cooperation with the United Stated Air Force and the National Guard are providing the following support to the National Interagency Firefighting Center (NIFC) in support of California wildland firefighting efforts:New support: Two additional Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS)

June 25, 2008

Reserve Component Advocacy Conference works to improve response, support

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Representatives from the U.S. Reserve Forces and National Guard joined personnel from NORAD and U.S. Northern Command to participate in the Reserve Component Advocacy Conference Jun 17-18.The Reserve Component Advocacy Conference fosters dialogue aimed at developing effective strategies to improve the capabilities of U.S.

June 25, 2008

USNORTHCOM assists with California wildfires

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command is mobilizing two Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) capable aircraft, a Defense Coordinating Officer (DCO) and Defense Coordinating Element (DCE) in response to a request for assistance for wildland fire fighting support from the State of California over the weekend.More than 5,000

June 20, 2008

CWID offers technological solutions at USNORTHCOM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Police and fire officials responding to a wildfire decide they need more assistance.  A call is made to the state’s National Guard.  Then, through a request by the governor, a call is made to the Department of Homeland Security or Department of Defense, and through DoD, to U.S. Northern Command.  As more and more

June 17, 2008

CWID 2008 tests interoperability solutions for U.S. Northern Command, multi-service, multi-national, and interagency challenges

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration, a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff program that seeks to provide the right technology for the right capability at the right time, began June 9th and runs through June 19th at U.S. Northern Command and 24 other locations in eight countries.  U.S. Joint Forces

June 17, 2008

NORAD and USNORTHCOM statement regarding news reports on the draft (classified) GAO report

The article in The (Colorado Springs) Gazette is incomplete and inaccurate and is based on a preliminary document that is classified, titled ”Statement of Facts.” News reports do not contain the GAO’s final (classified) analysis and their recommendations for NORAD and USNORTHCOM action. Also missing are the commands' responses to the GAO's

June 13, 2008

F-16s will fly out of McChord during June exercise

WESTERN AIR DEFENSE SECTOR, McCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Six F-16 Fighting Falcons will stage at McChord Air Force Base for an exercise June 17-19. The event is designed to exercise emergency action procedures throughout the Western Air Defense Sector's area of responsibility and to practice strategic planning among WADS, North American