Greenwood teams with AF Reserve for AFN Independence Day concert

Maj. Gen. Allan Poulin, Air Force Reserve Command vice commander, greets recording artist Lee Greenwood at the Independence Day Concert in Warner Robins, Ga., July 3. The concert, which also features the Band of the Air Force Reserve, is being broadcast worldwide over the American Forces Network beginning July 4. (Courtesy photo/Ken Hackman)

Greenwood teams with Reserve for AFN Independence Day broadcast

The Band of the Air Force Reserve performs during the annual Independence Day concert in Warner Robins, Ga., on July 3. Lee Greenwood headlines the concert that will air on the American Forces Network beginning July 4. The concert is sponsored by the Air Force Reserve Command. (Photo courtesy/Ken Hackman)

Thunder Roll rocks

Staff Sgt. Joe Filipek and other members of the U.S. Central Air Forces expeditionary band "Thunder Roll" feed infants during a visit to an orphanage June 19 near Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. The band visited Camp Lemonier and Dijbouti for a five-day concert tour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

General-style generosity

A village elder greets Lt. Gen. John Bradley June 17 in the village of Qal' ehye Yuzbashi in Afghanistan. General Bradley was delivering humanitarian supplies to the village located near Bagram Air Base. The supplies, destined for refugee camps, orphanages and hospitals throughout Southwest Asia, are part of the 9,000 pounds collected by General Bradley's wife, Mrs. Jan Bradley. General Bradley, chief of the Air Force Reserve and Air Force Reserve Command commander, is visiting Airmen throughout Southwest Asia to thank them for their service supporting the war on terrorism. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Rick Sforza)

Operation Iraqi Freedom

BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Lt. Gen. John Bradley, Air Force Reserve Command commander, right, and Brig. Gen. Robin Rand, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, visit a memorial for fallen Airmen by the 332nd AEW headquarters building here. The Wing represents a total force unit with Reservists, Air National Guardsmen and Active Duty Air Force Airmen. General Bradley is visiting Airmen throughout Southwest Asia who are supporting the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rick Sforza (RELEASED)

Providing mutual aid

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., -- Grissom fire fighters help battle a blaze near the base recently. The house was located about 3 miles north of the base, and local fire departments requested the base's support as part of the mutal aid agreement. Several area volunteer fire departments were also on-scene to try and save the house and its contents. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Petit is AFRC's 2006 Outstanding Airman of Year

Staff Sgt. Clinton Petit takes a spin on a grasshopper, saying it's like driving a golf cart. Sergeant Petit is a security forces journeyman with the 45th SF Squadron, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. He is the winner of the AFRC 2006 Outstanding Airmen/First Sergeant of the Year in the Airman category. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Elaine Mayo)

Brimmer is AFRC's 2006 Outstanding First Sgt of Year

Senior Master Sgt. Michael Brimmer, winner in the first sergeant category for the 2006 Outstanding Airmen/First Sergeant of the Year gets a good laugh as he listens a former senior enlisted advisor talk about the progress the Air Force has made over the years. Sergeant Brimmer is first sergeant for the 445th Aircraft Maintenence Squadron, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Elaine Mayo)

Reservists bring medical care to Guatemala

Staff Sgt. Lisa Wallace, a medical technician with the Air Force Reserve Command's 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, with the help of student interpreter triages a patient to receive medical care during New Horizons Medical Readiness Training Exercise conducted near San Marcos, Guatemala, April 14-28, 2007. The medical team treated more than 8,000 patients during their stay in Guatemala. (Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Chance C. Babin)

AFRC stands up new directorate

Maj. Gen. Allan ‘Rusty’ Poulin, Air Force Reserve Command vice commander (left), prepares to cut a banner signifying the creation of the AFRC/A9 Directorate. Holding the banner are from left, Lt. Col. John Metz, AFRC/A5EA8E, and Col. Eric Sitrin, the new AFRC/A9 director, while Brig. Gen. Neil Rohan, AFRC/A5A8, looks on. The banner cutting represents the stand up of a new A-9 directorate, separating it from A5/8/9. As the director of A9, Colonel Sitrin will be dual-hatted. The new directorate will oversee Analyses, Assessments, and Lessons Learned, as well as AFSO21; the Air Force process that focuses on improvement initiatives and lean enterprise events to improve combat and combat support. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Dustin Doyle)

Wing commander meets former president

Col. Heath Nuckolls meets and greets 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, attending the April 6 opening Atlanta Braves game at Turner Field. Colonel Nuckolls is the commander of the 94th Airlift Wing at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. Colonel Nuckolls presented the baseballs that will make a trip around the world commemorating the Air Force's 60th Anniversary during the pre-game ceremony. The baseballs will return to Turner Field within the month of September. The event is part of the Heritage to Horizons theme events throughout year leading up to Atlanta Air Force Week, Oct. 8-14. (U.S.Air Force photo/Don Peek)

94th Airlift Wing commander is honorary team captain

Col. Heath Nuckolls (right), named honorary team captain poses with game officials during the Atlanta Braves opening game. Colonel Nuckolls is the commander of the 94th Airlift Wing at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. April 6, opening game day at Turner Field, in Atlanta, was also the debut of the Air Force 60th Anniversary baseballs that will travel around the world. The baseballs will return to Turner Field within the month of September. The Heritage to Horizons events throughout the year lead up to Atlanta Air Force Week, Oct. 8-14. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)