Dec. 19, 2011 Total Force units deliver impressive results during high-tempo Korea deployment A team of active duty and Reserve personnel from Hill's associated fighter wings are racking up some impressive stats during a 180-day deployment to Korea. The F-16 pilots and maintainers from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings departed for Kunsan Air Base in September as part of a Theater Security
Dec. 16, 2011 George Lucas film, Red Tails, premieres to Alaska Air Force Reserve audience A select group of Reserve Airmen and Anchorage citizens were treated to an advanced screening of the new George Lucas film, Red Tails, about the famed Tuskegee Airmen at the Tikhatnu movie theater in Anchorage Dec. 15. The screening was offered to members of the 477th Fighter group because its
Dec. 16, 2011 Rescue reservists hone skills in Operation Shocker The tiny air strip with bare bones facilities located inside the extensive Barry M. Goldwater Range replicated the harsh forward deployed environment many rescue Airmen from the 943rd Rescue Group will face during their upcoming deployment.During the operation, rescue group Airmen were on 24/7
Dec. 15, 2011 Heritage Hall inauguration brings AFRC history to life Air Force Reserve Command brought history to life with the inauguration of the AFRC Heritage Hall in the command headquarters building here Dec. 15. Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Jr., commander of AFRC, along with Ms Betty Kennedy, command Historian, cut the ribbon to officially open the hall and
Dec. 15, 2011 Lockheed Martin rolls-out final F-22 Raptor The final F-22 Raptor to be built for the U.S. Air Force, tail number 4195, rolled off the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics assembly line at ceremony at the company's Marietta plant Dec. 13. The fighter jet is the last of 187 F-22s produced, marking a bittersweet moment for members of the F-22 team.It
Dec. 12, 2011 Niagara C-130s support Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg The 914th Airlift Wing here participated in the annual Operation Toy Drop over Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec.10. Operation Toy Drop is a week-long, philanthropic project where American and foreign paratroopers stationed at Fort Bragg contribute new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to local children's homes
Dec. 9, 2011 Joint Base Charleston receives new C-17 Globemaster III The 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston received the latest C-17 in its fleet Dec. 9.The aircraft was flown from the Boeing assembly facility in Long Beach, Calif., by aircrew members from the 315th Airlift Wing. Accompanying the flight crew was Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the
Dec. 9, 2011 Senior officers nominated for promotion Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta announced Dec. 8 that the president has nominated nine Air Force Reserve one-star generals and two colonels for promotion.Nominated for promotion to major general are:Brig. Gen. Gary M. Batinich, mobilization assistant to the commander of U.S. Air Forces Central
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