eTools Lite a ‘game changer’ for maintainers

Corey Runge, a member of the AFRC Technical Order Distribution Office, was part of the team the tested and fielded the iPad eTools Lite solution. He said maintainers are calling the iPad 'the greatest thing since sliced bread, a game changer." (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexy Saltekoff)

eTools Lite a 'game changer' for maintainers

Michael Phillips, Air Force Reserve Command Technical Order Distribution Office manager, is credited with bringing the iPad solution to the table. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexy Saltekoff)

Reserve Band

Ariel Inigo, a member of the Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra plays the harp during a rehearsal for the Kaleidoscope Concert. MSYO partnered with the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve to perform a free concert to the public May 4, 2013, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. This is the second time the groups have performed together and will be the last public performance for the Reserve Band before their unit inactivates Sept. 30, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexy Saltekoff)

Reserve Band

Ariel Inigo, a member of the Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra plays the harp during a rehearsal for the Kaleidoscope Concert. MSYO partnered with the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve to perform a free concert to the public Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. This is the time the groups have performed together and will be the last public performance for the Reserve Band before their unit inactivates Sept. 30, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexy Saltekoff)

Retirement and Assignments

From Left to Right: Brig. Gen. Pamela Milligan, Maj. Gen. Maryanne Miller, and Brig. Gen. Merle D. Hart

Reserve Band

Staff Sgt. Sarah Carter, Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve flutist, teaches a blowing technique to Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra flutist, Jessica Durden, Feb. 11, 2013, during a MSYO rehearsal at Mercer University’s Newton Chapel. Durden is one of approximately 85 students, who perform in the orchestra. The musical organization provides extensive rehearsal and performance opportunities to young musicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Alexy Saltekoff)

Reserve Band

Staff Sgt. Sarah Carter, Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Band flutist, plays the flute Feb. 13, 2013, during a small group rehearsal with members of the Reserve Band here at Robins AFB, Ga. Carter has been playing the flute for 22 years, seven of which have been in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexy Saltekoff)

Reserve Band

Staff Sgt. Sarah Carter, Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve flutist, gives feedback to students during a small group rehearsal Feb. 11, 2013, at Mercer University’s Newton Chapel. The students perform in the Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra, a musical organization that provides extensive rehearsal and performance opportunities to young musicians. MSYO is comprised of approximately 85 students, ages nine to eighteen, representing over thirty school s in Macon, Warner Robins, Perry, and the surrounding areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexy Saltekoff)

Congress reviews Air Force’s readiness at House hearing

Maj. Gen. Richard S. Haddad, deputy to the chief of Air Force Reserve, testifies during a hearing of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Readiness on Capitol Hill, April 24. Active and reserve component leaders testified to the committee about the FY14 President’s Budget request and force readiness. The proposed budget has about $5 billion to fund Air Force Reserve requirements. This includes the operation and training of 34 wings, funds 102,212 flying hours, maintains 362 aircraft, and provides for the readiness of 70,400 Citizen Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Ian Phillips)

Senior leaders to retire, transfer

Air Force Reserve Command has announced senior leader changes. From left to right: Maj. Gen. Frank Padilla is retiring; Maj. Gen. Craig N. Gourley is becoming the deputy Inspector General of the Air Force, Washington; Maj. Gen. Richard S. Haddad is becoming the AFRC vice commander, Robins AFB, Ga., ; and Brig. Gen. James P. Scanlan is becoming commander of the 440th Airlift Wing, Pope Field, N.C.

Reserve, Guard leaders discuss FY14 budget at Senate

Lieutenant General James F. Jackson, chief of Air Force Reserve testifies during a hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense on Capitol Hill, April 17. Reserve Component leaders testified to the committee about the FY14 President’s Budget request. The proposed budget has about $5 billion to fund Air Force Reserve requirements. This includes the operation and training of 34 wings, funds 102,212 flying hours, maintains 362 aircraft, and provides for the readiness of 71,400 Citizen Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Col. Bob Thompson)

Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant

Air Force Reserve Command’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2012 from left are Airman – Senior Airman Frederick C. Danneman, 419th Medical Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah; NCO – Master Sgt. Shawn J. Jones, 514th Air Mobility Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.; and Senior NCO – Senior Master Sgt. Peter A. DeSanctis, 934th MXS, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Air Reserve Station, Minn. AFRC’s Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year for 2012, right, is Senior Master Sgt. Daniel J. Anthony, 302nd Maintenance Squadron, Peterson AFB, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration)