445th Force Support Squadron stands up

Reservist earns award for Get 1 Now Program

"Birds of a feather tend to flock together" sounds like an old cliché, but it holds true when referring prospective servicemembers to a recruiter in order to build a strong and viable Air Force Reserve. It also helps to be rewarded for one's efforts.Just ask Senior Airman Allancia Sorhaindo, a

Colorado AF Reservists answer call to provide assistance for Israel fires

The first of approximately 50 Air Force Reservists and two Modular Airborne Firefighting System equipped C-130 Hercules from Colorado's 302nd Airlift Wing will leave here Saturday, Dec. 4 to begin travel to Israel to provide aerial firefighting support. The MAFFS certified AF Reservists are expected

315 AW showcases reserve to Air Force Reserve Chief

Members of the 315th Airlift Wing here hosted the Chief of Air Force Reserve, Dec. 4, 2010. Joining him on his official visit was the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support and the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.Lt. Gen. Charles

315th AW stands up Force Support Squadron

The 315th Services Flight and the 315th Mission Support Squadron have merged thus creating the 315th Force Support Squadron. Lieutenant Colonel Maureen Robinson officially took command of the new 315th FSS in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Col. Andrew Leone, 315th Mission Support Group commander on 5

Reserve combat search and rescue featured on Smithsonian Channel in December

Air Force Reserve Combat-Search-and Rescue Airmen are featured for their heroics in a newly released documentary titled, "The Taliban Gambit," which will be airing on the Smithsonian Channel throughout December 2010. Deep in the mountains of Afghanistan, nearing the end of their overseas deployment

931st tops AFRC in accessioned referrals

The recruiters who supply the 931st Air Refueling Group with new Airmen have a lot of help in accomplishing their mission.931st Airmen referred 25 new Air Force Reserve members in fiscal year 2010 through the Get1 program, accounting for 16 percent of the organization's new accessions. The 931st

Protect your pets: holiday safety tips

Safety is always a top priority; however we sometimes forget our four-legged and feathered friends have special safety needs during the holiday season. Here are a few tips to make sure they enjoy the holiday season as much as you do.The holidays are the season for over-indulging, we cook more and

Blassie takes command at Air Reserve Personnel Center

Colonel Patricia S. Blassie took command of the Air Reserve Personnel Center here in a change of command ceremony Nov. 29, 2010. She replaced Brig. Gen. Kevin E. Pottinger in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, commander of Air Force Reserve Command. Colonel Blassie is the former

Homestead first Reserve unit to conduct TASER training

The 482nd Security Forces Squadron recently became the first unit in the Air Force Reserve Command to complete training with TASER guns, adding a new non lethal option to their arsenal. Security forces must undergo extensive training to be qualified to carry a TASER. Training includes hours of