Reservist cares for, honors fallen service members

Along with dressing remains, Mable Justice also molds features and applies makeup to remains that are unrecognizable when they come through the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Office at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Lee/)

Reservist cares for, honors fallen service members

Mable Justice, the dress and restoration section chief for the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Office, and an Air Force reservist, reviews body wrapping procedures with members of her staff before a training exercise. As a mortician, Justice believes she found her calling preparing fallen service members to be delivered to their families. (Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

eTools Lite a 'game changer' for maintainers

Using the iPad and eTools Lite, maintainers can instantly access nearly 2,000 technical orders with a simple swipe of the finger. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexy Saltekoff)

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)

Reserve Band

Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra students play from sheet music in preparation for the Kaleidoscope Concert May 4, 2013. The musical organization provides extensive rehearsal and performance opportunities to young musicians. MSYO is comprised of approximately 85 students, ages 9 to 18, representing more than 30 schools in the Macon, Warner Robins, Perry and surrounding areas in Middle Georgia.

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

First Lt. Thomas Gamboa, commander of the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, conducts a musical piece during a Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra rehearsal. The organizations prepare for their performance together for the Kaleidoscope Concert May 4, 2013. 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)

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 Band flutist, rehearses Feb. 13, 2013, with members of the Reserve Band for an official function 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 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)

Congress reviews Air Force’s readiness at House hearing

Maj. Gen. Richard S. Haddad, deputy to the chief of Air Force Reserve (right), discusses the proposed FY14 budget of the Air Force Reserve with the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Readiness on Capitol Hill, April 24. Senior leaders from the Air Force’s active, reserve and guard programs provided statements and answered questions regarding the estimates for next year’s funding at the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Ian Phillips)

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)

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)

Purple Up

Dr. Richard Rogers, Matt Arthur Elementary principal, speaks to the Johnson brothers while passing through the halls of the school during Purple Up day Friday, April 12, 2013. Mike Johnson is the youngest of the three brothers and said the best part of being a military kid is the traveling. He is five-years-old and has lived in four states. April is the month of the Military Child which recognizes their service, sacrifice and the hardships they face (U.S. Air Force photo by Chandra Brown).

Purple Up

From left, Nate Johnson, Mike Johnson and Matthew Johnson show off their Operation Military Kids dog tags in support of Purple Up at Matt Arthur Elementary School on Friday, April 12, 2013. The event was developed by Operation Military Kids, an organization dedicated to military families (U.S. Air Force photo by Chandra Brown).

Purple Up

From left, Nate Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Anne Johnson, and Mike Johnson attend an event March 2008 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. As military children, the Johnson brothers have lived in more than four states in the past 10-years. Nate Johnson, a student at Matt Arthur Elementary School says it’s fun being a military kid, but the hardest part is being unable to play with his dad (Courtesy photo by Anne Johnson).

April issue of Citizen Airman available online

The April issue of Citizen Airman magazine features a salute to the Band of the Air Force Reserve, which will be inactivating Sept. 30. Also, the magazine includes stories on the 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale AFB, La., passing a critical nuclear certification test; a mom who, inspired by her two sons, joined the Air Force Reserve and is now a squadron commander. Check out these and more stories on the web at http://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Bo Joyner)

April 15 is signup deadline for AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summits

April 15 is the deadline to sign up for the 2013 AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summits. The week-long camps for 14-18 year old dependent teens of current Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard members will be held June 16-21 in Dahlonega, Ga., and Aug. 13-18, at Estes Park, Colo. For more information, visit the Georgia 4-H program website at http://www.georgia4h.org/afrangteensummit. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Congress reviews reserve forces equipment needs

Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, chief of Air Force Reserve, joined other Reserve and National Guard senior leaders on Capitol Hill March 19 to testify and answer questions. Jackson, who also commands Air Force Reserve Command, and the other senior leaders spoke about the need to update and replace their combat-worn equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Congress reviews reserve forces equipment needs

Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, chief of Air Force Reserve, joined other Reserve and National Guard senior leaders on Capitol Hill March 19 to testify and answer questions. Jackson, who also commands Air Force Reserve Command, and the other senior leaders spoke about the need to update and replace their combat-worn equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Col. Bob Thompson)

Band of AF Reserve returns from final deployment

Staff Sgt. Joshua Byrd, left and Master Sgt. Douglas Tejada, guitarists with the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, greet their fellow bandsmen after returning home from a nearly four-month deployment to Southwest Asia, March 8. They were part of a six-Airman deployment that played to small and large audiences throughout the theater of operations. Their return signaled the final deployment for the band, which will be deactivated in September, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Philip Rhodes)

Band of AF Reseve returns from final overseas deployment

Tech Sgt. Steven Moore, an audio technician with the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, embaces his son Matthew during the welcome home celebration at the Macon Regional Airport, March 8. Moore and five other members of the band completed a nearly 4-month deployment to Southwest Asia. Their return signaled the final overseas deployment for the band, which is slated for deactivation at the end of September 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Philip Rhodes)

Pentagon to honor Westover Airmen Family Readiness Center March 1

The Westover Airman and Family Readiness Center staff has earned the 2012 Department of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award. This is the third time in the last five years the unit has earned the honor. Westover is among the Reserve component units that will receive recognition March 1 at the 2012 Department of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Awards presentation. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Westover Public Affairs)

Family, Medical Leave Act expands protections for military families

More support has been extended to military dependents through expansions of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, which include unpaid, job-protected time off for care of injured servicemembers or veterans, and activities arising from a servicemember’s deployment. (Graphic Courtesy of US Department of Labor)