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AFRC News

  • Wing's aerial porters compete with the big 'dawgs'

    Aerial Porters from the 302nd Airlift Wing demonstrated their proficiency and teamwork at the inaugural Air Force Reserve Command Port Dawg Challenge Oct. 25-29 at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga.AF Reservists representing 23 aerial port squadrons convened at the Transportation Proficiency Center to

  • Teens gather for first AF Reserve Teen Leadership Council

    Teenagers from around the nation gathered at Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command here for the first AFR Teen Leadership Council meeting Nov. 12, 2010. The 20 teens, selected to represent their peers as members of the council, received briefings on Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon Reintegration

  • AF Reservist nominated for armed forces soccer team

    As an Air Force Combat Rescue Officer, Maj. Thomas Butler saves lives for a living. Over the last few months, he's been doing a different kind of save - keeping goal for the Air Force Soccer Team at the Armed Forces Men's Soccer championship at Hurlburt Field, Fla.As the starting goalkeeper, Major

  • Active associate squadron stands up at March

    A five-member advanced echelon arrived at March last month to establish the 912th Air Refueling Squadron, an active duty associate unit that will integrate with the 336th Air Refueling Squadron and other units across the base.The squadron's arrival has been anticipated since being announced by Air

  • Charleston Yellow Ribbon event provides relaxation, information

    Reservists and their families were treated to a relaxing and informative, all-expenses paid weekend at the beach Nov. 12-14, here during the Yellow Ribbon Program event hosted by the 315th Airlift Wing.The Yellow Ribbon Program is a Department of Defense-wide effort to help Reserve and National

  • John Legend entertains troops in NW Florida

    Military and family members from three local Air Force bases were treated to some "smooth grooves" Nov. 13 when R & B star, John Legend, performed a free concert at the Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center in Niceville Fla.The concert was part of the "Stateside Tour for The Troops" program hosted by

  • Review aims to streamline ART hiring process

    Personnel officials from the Air Force Reserve Command and the Air Force Personnel Center met here Oct. 26 through 28 to begin steps in reducing the timeline of the hiring process for air reserve technicians, or ARTs.Leaders from AFRC and AFPC met with civilian force integration officials to

  • Deployed service members can still read their kids a bedtime story

    Describing the fruits the hungry caterpillar ate to become a butterfly or exploring the pitfalls of giving a mouse a cookie can be part of the deep bond formed by parents who read to their kids.It is that same bond that is often fractured in military families by deployments.Military members

  • YouTube video series pays tribute to Utah veterans

    The 419th Fighter Wing will honor Veteran's Day with a YouTube video tribute showcasing the contributions of Utah's Air Force Reservists during the last 55 years. The three-part mini documentary will air today at www.youtube.com/419fw. "The videos chronicle the role of Utah's Air Force Reservists in

  • Operation Pillowcase keeps children, deployed parents close

    The 445th Airman and Family Readiness office does more than offer services to military members and spouses, they provide support to the children too. They do this through the Operation Pillowcase program.The Operation Pillowcase program is designed to boost and maintain morale of the entire family.