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  • PJ's rescue fallen ice climber in Denali National Park

    Two Air Force Reserve pararescuemen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., assisted in the rescue of a climber who fell more than 150 feet while climbing Moose's Tooth in Denali National Park April 21.The 11th Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received  the rescue call at 2:20

  • Air Force, Forest Service train for wildland fire season

    Residents in the remote mountainous areas near the Pike San Isabel National Forest received a spectacular view of the underbelly of low-flying Air Force Reserve C-130s equipped with the U.S. Forest Service Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System. In preparation for the upcoming 2012 wildland

  • Electric, Environmental section make flying liveable

    Most airplane passengers usually don't think much about the heating and cooling system on an airplane until those systems don't work. The total force initiative Electric and Environmental sections of the 22nd and 931st Maintenance Squadrons ensure KC-135 Stratotankers are adequately heated and

  • Compliance inspections create a culture of readiness

    Preparing for war is an ongoing mission at the 920th Rescue Wing here. To prove their readiness, reservists were met with a compliance inspection during the April drill training weekend.Rescue reservists were inspected on their compliance with the financial, legal and programmatic Air Force Reserve

  • Team McChord Reservist wins Citizen-Soldier award

    Receiving tributes is the last thing on Staff Sgt. Ralph Godinez's mind when he submerges himself in community service activities. In his eyes, seeing the results of his efforts is more than enough appreciation. However, fellow Airmen in his Reserve unit felt his efforts needed to be shared, so they

  • Niagara contributes to Earth Day

    As millions of people around the world observe Earth Day April 22 this year, the Air Force is challenging every member of the Air Force family to do their part to conserve natural resources, minimize waste and prevent pollution.For its part the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station has in place a robust

  • Every day is Earth Day as Alaska Reservists minimize carbon footprint

    In an effort to save money and be kinder to the environment Reservists assigned to the 477th Fighter Group have been utilizing Share-A-Van, a carpooling venture sponsored by Anchorage's Public Transportation Department."My dad rode a van for about 15 years until he retired," said Tech. Sgt. Joseph

  • Air Force outreach programs strive to build long term relationships

    Engineering and aerospace students from Williamsville East High School toured the base April 19 as part of the Recruiting after Next/Community Outreach program designed to build relationships between the Air Force and prospective applicants not yet age qualified to enlist."Normally a recruiting

  • Airman back in uniform after 18 years

    Senior Airman Tracy Coleman began her Air Force career in a Delaware mall in 1986 at age 19. She separated in 1991 and never thought she'd again be wearing the uniform 18 years later as a reservist in the 419th Fighter Wing.Coleman now serves as a health services manager in the 419th Medical