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Poster Celebrating the 307th Bomb Wing's 75th Anniversary and reunion. 307th Bomb Wing hosts reunion
The 307th Bomb Wing hosted a reunion March 30 - April 1 celebrating its 75th anniversary of the wing.
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CAE USA the primary contractor for the KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew training system, recently received authorization to operate on the Air Force’s Distributed Training Center Network. This means the KC-135 Stratotanker simulators will be connected to other mobility Air Force platforms allowing for live, virtual-constructive training between different bases. (Courtesy Photo Hunter Register) 
AMC, Industry partner to enhance virtual training
Canadian Aviation Electronics USA, the primary contractor for the KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew training system, recently received authorization to operate on the Air Force’s Distributed Training Center Network. This means the KC-135 Stratotanker simulators will be connected to other mobility Air Force platforms allowing for live, virtual-constructive training between different bases. The first base to receive networked capabilities is Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, followed by Fairchild AFB; March Air Reserve Base, California; Grissom ARB, Indiana; and MacDill AFB, Florida.
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Col. David Smith (center), 419th Fighter Wing commander, and Col. David Lyons (left), 388th FW commander, speak during a national security conference hosted by Rep. Chris Stewart (right) in Salt Lake City March 31. The commanders joined Philip Lohaus, research fellow at American Enterprise Institute, for a panel discussion on the F-35 Lightning II, the Air Force’s newest fighter jet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bryan Magaña) Wing leaders discuss F-35 role in national security
Col. David Smith, 419th Fighter Wing commander, and Col. David Lyons, 388th FW commander, took part in a panel discussion on F-35A capability and performance during a national security conference March 31 in Salt Lake City.
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Senior Airman Cassandra Hickman, 22nd Airlift Squadron C-5M Super Galaxy loadmaster, stands in front of a C-5 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., March 20, 2017. Hickman was the first female in her family to join the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sam Salopek) Marking Change: Senior Airman Cassandra Hickman
The cargo pallet glides smoothly down the flight deck into place. She moves through the compartment confidently, inspecting each pallet as she circles. Before the aircraft jets off to foreign lands, she verifies proper weight distribution, cargo placement and that the pallets are secured. During flight, she ensures the comfort of passengers and
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Col. David Enfield, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, shows Peggy Marchbanks, the new-construction blueprints of the Marchbanks Building March 17, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Peggy Marchbanks  was accompanied by her son Tobin Marchbanks, daughter-inlaw Lorisha Marchbanks, grandson Colin Marchbanks, and sister Nancy Richter. She is the widow of Maj.Gen. Tom E. Marchbanks, Jr. , the first chief, Air Force Reserve, and former 433rd Airlift Wing commander. (U.S.  Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske) Marchbanks Building is a family affair
The widow of the first Chief of the Air Force Reserve visited the 433rd Airlift Wing here March 17. Mrs. Peggy Marchbanks and her family toured the building that bears the name of her late husband, Maj. Gen. Tom E. Marchbanks, Jr., who served as CAFR from January 1968 to February 1971.
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Staff Sgt. Justin Spencer, 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, sets up a parachute at Duke Field, Fla.  The parachutes are attached to 300-pound bundles and loaded onto aircraft so new loadmasters can perform their initial airdrop training and prior-qualified Airmen can maintain proficiency.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Sam King)  Special Ops loggies take AFRC award
919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron wins AFRC award
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The U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing supported United Launch Alliance’s successful launch of the WGS-9 spacecraft aboard a ULA Delta IV rocket from Space Launch Complex 37 at 8:18 p.m. ET March 18, 2017, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The Air Force has been breaking barriers since 1947 and the successful WGS-9 launch marks an important occasion for the Wideband constellation as it is a major milestone in a 20-year multilateral partnership. (Courtesy photo/ULA) Reserve Airmen support successful Delta IV launch
The U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 920th Rescue Wing in partnership with the 45th Space Wing, supported United Launch Alliance’s successful launch of the WGS-9 spacecraft aboard a ULA Delta IV rocket from Space Launch Complex 37 here March 18.
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Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Todd Ernst shares memories of his friend Maj. Pete “Oly” Jahns with family and dignitaries at a ceremony on Feb. 13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas honoring him for his efforts to get legislation changed to ensure Reserve and Guard families receive the same survivor benefits as active duty service members. Jahns perished on March 19, 2003, in a T-38 crash during a routine training flight at JBSA-Randolph. (Air Force photo by Janis El Shabazz, 340th Flying Training Group Public Affairs) Citizen Airmen recognized for DOD-wide impact
Retired Lt. Col. Todd Ernst believes the notion of “taking care of the military family” starts with taking care of your fellow Airmen. At a ceremony here Feb. 13, Ernst was recognized for doing just that. His efforts to help a fallen airman’s family led to a legislative change that ensures the more than 700,000 currently serving Reserve and Guard
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340th Flying Training Group Superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. Jimmie Morris, greets John Fedrico, deputy assistant Secretary of the Air Force for  Reserve Affairs and Airman Readiness, during his visit here Feb. 13. Fedrico presented a letter of thanks to one of the unit’s own, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Todd Ernst. Ernst was honored for his efforts to help ensure families of Reserve and Guard service members receive the same survivor benefits as active duty service members. Fedrico also received a mission brief and got to experience the unit’s operations first hand. (Air Force photo by Janis El Shabazz, 340 FTG Public Affairs) Reserve Affairs senior civilian visits 340 FTG
The 340th Flying Training Group hosted John Fedrigo, deputy assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Reserve Affairs and Airman Readiness, here Feb. 13. During the visit, Fedrigo was briefed on the 340 FTG mission and experienced the operations firsthand.
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Col. Thomas K. Smith, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, responds to an interview question by Mark Frye on the Military USA Radio show Jan. 28, 2016 at Salem Communications San Antonio, Texas. The show runs every Saturday from 8 to 9 a.m. and seeks to inform and educate listeners about the importance of the more than 200 military missions in the Alamo city.   (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske) Alamo Wing hits the airwaves
Col. Thomas K. Smith, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, arrived at the KLUP radio station early Saturday morning Jan. 28 for a unique opportunity to speak to residents of the Alamo city.
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