Dec. 20, 2022 First sergeants complete immersion at Air Force Basic Military Training Four first sergeants assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing completed an immersion tour of Air Force Basic Military Training, Dec. 6-8, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The objective of the immersion was to gain a better understanding of what Reserve Citizen Airmen entering service encounter and how
July 28, 2022 Full-time first sergeant role makes big impact on 307th Bomb Wing Master Sgt. Kaitlin Schaeffer has had positive impact on the 307th Bomb Wing since becoming the unit's first full-time first sergeant. The move to full-time first sergeants is an Air Force Reserve Command initiative designed to promote resiliency among it Reserve Citizen Airmen.
March 28, 2022 First sergeant shares gratitude, highlights important role of “Shirts” Master Sgt. Tenaya Norland, 311th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron first sergeant, shares some of her thoughts about what being a first sergeant means and why the job is so rewarding.
March 23, 2022 960 CW hosts total-force additional-duty first sergeant symposium The 960th Cyberspace Wing First Sergeants’ Council organized and hosted a total-force additional-duty first sergeant symposium at the Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy here, March 7-10.
Sept. 10, 2021 403rd Wing’s first full-time first shirt Master Sgt. Jared Bryant is the first sergeant for the 403rd Force Support Squadron, and the first full-time first sergeant to work at the 403rd Wing.
July 12, 2021 307th Bomb Wing’s first full-time first sergeant prepared to go the extra mile A half-marathon is 13.1 miles. Those miles could cover steep inclines, long flats and even rolling hills. U.S. Air Force MSgt. Kaitlin Schaeffer has completed seven half-marathons covering over 91 miles.
June 4, 2021 First Sergeant's career a blessing to others Citizen Airmen often serve long and storied careers in the Air Force Reserve. It’s less common for members to earn the distinction of serving 35 years like Senior Master Sgt. Kim Perez, first sergeant for the 2nd Special Operations Squadron. Perez celebrated her retirement ceremony at Duke Field,
Oct. 8, 2020 919 SOW first sergeant inducted to AFRC Order of the Diamond On October 3, 2020 the 919th Special Operations Wing First Sergeant Council presented Chief Master Sgt. Christina L. Bicknell, 919th Special Operations Mission Support Group superintendent, with an Air Force Reserve Command Order of the Diamond induction certificate.
June 29, 2020 Reserve Citizen Airman makes life-saving decision A simple decision not to let down a few friends helped Master Sgt. Carlos Jackson save a child's life.
May 8, 2020 First Sergeant duties ramp up during pandemic First Sergeant duties ramp up during pandemic
349th FSS wins Wartime Readiness Legacy Award again Readiness pays off for the 349th Force Support Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California. A second time recipient of the 2022 Air Force Reserve Command Force Support Wartime Readiness Legacy Award, the squadron won in the inaugural year 2021.
AFRC sponsors NIFA SAFECON achievement awards Air Force Reserve Command sponsors prestigious award at NIFA SAFECON 2023.
2022 Air Force Security Community award winners announced Maj. Gen. Jeffrey T. Pennington, Air Force Reserve Command deputy commander, announces the 2022 Air Force Security Community award winners.
Service worthy of a legacy Col. Jeff Van Dootingh, the commander of the 910th Airlift Wing, stood tall atop his retirement ceremony stage, May 6, 2023, in front of friends, family, and Airmen gathered in a hangar at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, to celebrate his 38 years of military service approximately 20 of which
Niagara Chaplain wins Top DOD award The U.S. Air Force Chief of Chaplains, Maj. Gen. Randall Kitchens, visited the 914th Air Refueling Wing during the drill weekend Apr. 1-2, 2023, to present a prestigious award as well tour the base and boost morale of its units.