April 27, 2009 Air Force Reserve announces history awards Air Force Reserve Command's directorate of historical services selected 13 reservists for awards in the field of historical services, history and museums programs for 2008. Command officials announced the winners in April. Tech. Sgt. Angela M. Vazquez of the 403rd Wing, Keesler AFB, Miss., and Tech
April 27, 2009 A-10 pilots help train joint attack controllers on ground The primary mission of the 47th Fighter Squadron here is to serve as a schoolhouse for A-10 pilots, but it's not the only place A-10 people hone their skills. Earlier this spring close to 90 reservists from Air Force Reserve Command's 917th Wing trained for 13 days in Savannah, Ga., during "Patriot
April 24, 2009 Inspiring war veteran highlights Yellow Ribbon meeting Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro has always been a fighter, but it's his relentless spirit and sense of humor that keeps him going strong despite all of the odds he has faced while battling the severe burn injuries he suffered during an attack from the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2005. The 507th Air
April 23, 2009 Reservist receives award for saving Air Force money A full-time air reserve technician from McChord AFB, Wash., has received the 2008 Air Force Exceptional Innovator Award. Staff Sgt. Christopher N. Parcasio from the 446th Maintenance Squadron accepted his award in a Pentagon ceremony April 21. He has had six suggestions approved, saving the Air
April 23, 2009 Ceremony recognizes to 2 former NAF commanders Two former numbered air force commanders in Air Force Reserve Command received 2008 Presidential Rank Awards from the Air Force chief of staff April 17. Maj. Gen. Martin M. Mazick and retired Maj. Gen. Robert E. Duignan were among 22 people to accept senior executive service awards from Gen. Norton
April 22, 2009 Lackland's old C-5A workhorse flies into future Analog compasses and dials from the last century are being replaced with new avionics instrument display screens. These sleek, modernized systems don't make C-5A's completely new but they do enhance some of the old aircraft's capabilities.The first two modernized C-5As are completed and are here. In
April 21, 2009 March joint-service team grants wish Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen worked together here in April to grant a wish to a 6-year-old Riverside boy diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Andrew, enrolled in the Inland Empire chapter of the Make A Wish Foundation, wanted to become a member of the military for a day. Air Force,
Reservist earns AFA field grade officer of year award A 315th Airlift Wing Intelligence Flight Reservist was recently named Air Force Association’s field grade officer of the year for his leadership efforts while serving last year with the 437th Operations Support Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Maj. Alex Arntz, 315th Intelligence
Charleston Reservist wins top Air Force photographer award Staff Sgt. Joseph Leveille, of the 315th Airlift Wing’s 4th Combat Camera Squadron here at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, was named Air Force Military Photographer of the Year this week.
2023 AFRC A1 awards announced Col. Edward Segura, Air Force Reserve Command’s director of manpower, personnel and services, announces AFRC’s 2023 A1 award winners.
Command announces nominees for FY23 Air Force Small Business Awards Air Force Reserve Command announces nominees for FY23 Air Force Small Business Awards