Command honors outstanding Airmen of 2011

Air Force Reserve Command’s Outstanding Airmen of 2011, from left, NCO category: Tech. Sgt. Megan J. Legacy, 931st Civil Engineer Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.; Senior NCO category: Master Sgt. Sandra L. Plentzas, 944th Fighter Wing, Luke AFB, Ariz.; Airman category: Senior Airman Merranda J. Moreno, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, Luke AFB, Ariz.; First Sergeant category: Master Sgt. Anthony G. Johns, 445th Operations Support Squadron, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. (Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Chance Babin)

April edition of Citizen Airman available online

The April issue of Citizen Airman is now available at www.citamn.afrc.af.mil. The April issue features a summary of the personnel and aircraft changes planned for the command under the Air Force's recent force structure announcements. Also, the issue includes feature stories on the command's first sergeants, a need for reservists to serve as military training instructors, a new web page that helps employees stay informed as they transition through their career, the two-week Reserve Components National Security Course and Tricare benefits available to meet health-care needs throughout your Reserve career. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Bo Joyner)

Czech Republic visitors thank AFRC

Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Jr., commander, Air Force Reserve Command, receives a commemorative collage from Zbyněk Pavlačík, chairman of the Jagello 2000 Association, in the Headquarters AFRC Conference Room here, March. 8. The collage contained a newspaper article regarding AFRC’s 307th Bomber Wing participation in the “NATO Days in Ostrava” air show, along with a photo of the B-52 Bomber and a thank you note from Pavlačík and Brig. Gen. Jiri Verner, the deputy commander of the Joint Forces - Air Force Commander, Czech Republic. Jagallo 2000 is a Czech Republic non-government organization specializing in the fields of defense and public diplomacies focusing primarily on raising awareness of and the promotion of international security issues in general public, specifically on the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the importance of the transatlantic bond between the U.S. and Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Peter Chadwick)

Former POW shares reintegration tips with Reservists and their families

Then-Capt. Lee Ellis arrives at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., in 1973, after spending more than five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Ellis shared his tips for reintegration with Air Force Reservists and their family members at a Yellow Ribbon event in San Diego Feb. 25 and 26. (Courtesy photo)

Examining the evidence

Senior Airmen John Flagg (middle) and Ramon Torres, of the 919th Security Forces Squadron, explain their evidence gathering procedures to Brig. Gen. William Binger, the 10th Air Force commander, after a prisoner recovery exercise Feb. 23, at Duke Field, Fla. Binger rode with the 919th Airmen during the assault on the compound and entered the building with the fire team. He was given a first-hand view of the evidence collection procedures performed throughout the building after it was secured and the prisoner was recovered. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Tactical evidence collection

Airmen with the 919th Security Forces Squadron gather up their evidence to leave the building after a prisoner recovery exercise at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 23. Airmen executed the procedure for Brig. Gen. William Binger, the 10th Air Force commander, during his visit to the base. Binger rode with the 919th Airmen during the assault on the compound and entered the building with the fire team. He was given a first-hand view of the evidence collection procedures performed throughout the building after it was secured and the prisoner was recovered. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Down range

Senior Airman Gina Esparza, of the 919th Security Forces Squadron, fires at simulated enemies moving around the perimeter of the compound during a prisoner recovery exercise at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 23. Airmen executed the procedure for Brig. Gen. William Binger, the 10th Air Force commander, during his visit to the base. Binger rode with the 919th Airmen during the assault on the compound and entered the building with the fire team. He was given a first-hand view of the evidence collection procedures performed throughout the building after it was secured and the prisoner was recovered. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Fire team

Staff Sgt. Gabriel Ortiz, Senior Airman Jarrod Barnes and Tech. Sgt. Stephan Tterlikkis, of the 919th Security Forces Squadron, prepare to enter the building during a prisoner recovery exercise at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 23. Security forces Airmen executed the procedure for Brig. Gen. William Binger, the 10th Air Force commander, during his visit to the base. Binger rode with the 919th Airmen during the assault on the compound and entered the building with the fire team. He was given a first-hand view of the evidence collection procedures performed throughout the building after it was secured and the prisoner was recovered. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Moving in

Staff Sgt. Gabriel Ortiz leads Senior Airman John Flagg and other 919th Security Forces Squadron Airmen into a compound during a prisoner recovery exercise at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 23. Security forces Airmen executed the procedure for Brig. Gen. William Binger, the 10th Air Force commander, during his visit to the base. Binger rode with the 919th Airmen during the assault on the compound and entered the building with the fire team. He was given a first-hand view of the evidence collection procedures performed throughout the building after it was secured and the prisoner was recovered. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Combat Airman

Senior Airman Daniel Logvin, of the 919th Security Forces Squadron, waits for word to roll out for the mission at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 23. Security forces Airmen performed a prisoner recovery exercise for Brig. Gen. William Binger, the 10th Air Force commander, during his visit to the base. Binger rode with the 919th Airmen during the assault on the compound and entered the building with the fire team. He was given a first-hand view of the evidence collection procedures performed throughout the building after it was secured and the prisoner was recovered. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

President recommends $5.062 billion for Air Force Reserve in FY13

The FY13 budget includes $1.885 billion for military personnel, $3.166 billion for operations and maintenance to pay for air operations, service support and civilian pay, and $11 million for military construction.

Air Force FY13 Military Personnel Totals

The Air Force is requesting 9,900 fewer military personnel in the FY13 budget request. The active component end strength is 328,900, reduced 3,900 from FY12; Air Force Reserve end strength is 70,500, reduced 900 from FY12; Air National Guard end strength of 101,600, reduced 5,100 from FY12.

Airmen prove they are 'Tough Mudders'

Maj. William Kerr (left) and Senior Master Sgt. Richard Roneree pull themselves through randomly electrified wires during the Tough Mudder event Feb. 12, 2012, in Washington, Ga. Kerr is the chief of the Command, Control Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance contracting branch, and Roneree is the Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Squadron officer accessions support; both are from Robins Air Force Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexy Saltekoff)

Airmen prove they are 'Tough Mudders'

(Center from left) Staff Sgt. Jonathan Galvin, Staff Sgt. Crystal Traub, Senior Master Sgt. Richard Roneree and Capt. Kelli Rabideau form a line to help each other through the mud as 2nd Lt. Michael Bennett pulls himself up the bank during the Tough Mudder event Feb. 12, 2012, in Washington, Ga. Galvin, an Air Force Reserve Line Recruiter with the Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Squadron; Traub, a resource advisor for the HQ AFRC RS; Roneree, officer accessions support with the HQ AFRC RS; and Rabideau, the 951st RSPTS director of operations, are from Robins Air Force Base, Ga., and Bennett is from the 708th Test Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexy Saltekoff)

Stenner: 2012 will be a dynamic year

Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., commander of Air Force Reserve Command and chief of the Air Force Reserve discusses the dynamics of 2012 in his quarterly video message. Other topics include the upcoming force structure announcements and the implications for the command. It concludes with a unit shout-out.

February issue of Citizen Airman available online

The February issue of Citizen Airman magazine is now available on the web at http://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/. The issue features a story on the wide variety of benefits provided to the Department of Veterans Affairs, including Air Force Reservists. Also included are stories on a new Heritage Hall historical exhibit at the command headquarters; an automated program that is helping Air Force Reserve Command improve compliance, productivity, efficiency and communication; AFRC's cadre of fuels specialists who safely, professionally and enthusiastically dispense millions of gallons of jet fuel each year; and the Tricare Reserve Select health plan.

Congressional visit

Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr. commander of Air Force Reserve Command, welcomes U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson in front of the AFRC headquarters at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., Jan. 12, 2012. Wilson represents South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District and is a member of the House Armed Services Committee. He visited the headquarters to discuss the AFRC Force Generation Center, last year’s operational accomplishments and the priorities for fiscal 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Peter Chadwick)

AF's top cyber general visits AFRC

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Lt. Gen. William T. Lord, Air Force chief of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer, converses with Maj. Gen. Craig Neil Gourley, Air Force Reserve Command vice commander, just before a video teleconference session with the command's cyber warriors in the AFRC headquarters conference room. General Lord visited AFRC and the 689th Combat Communications Wing here, Jan. 6-7, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Polly Orcutt)

Reserve Command announces new command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen R. Buckner was selected for the Air Force Reserve Command's top enlisted position. Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Jr., chief of the Air Force Reserve and AFRC commander, made the selection Dec. 23. (U.S. Air Force/file photo)

Daddy's home!

James wraps his arms around his dad, Capt. Nathan List, during a surprise welcome home Dec. 9 at Shirley Hills Elementary School in Warner Robins, Ga. Captain List ended his six-month deployment to Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, three weeks early, and with the help of the school staffs was able to surprise his children in their classrooms. “It was a long road home,” said List. “Tuesday (Dec. 6) I was in Iraq and today I’m with my family. It’s a great feeling,” he said. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tommie Horton)

Stenner's quarterly video message debuts

Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., commander of Air Force Reserve Command and chief of the Air Force Reserve, debuts a new quarterly video message this week. The commander talks about the current budget situation, the road ahead and concludes with a unit "shout-out." (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Binger takes helm at 10th Air Force

Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Jr., chief of Air Force Reserve, and commander, Air Force Reserve Command, passes the 10th Air Force flag to Brig. Gen. William Binger who assumed command of 10th AF at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas Nov. 5. Binger assumed command from Maj. Gen. Frank J. Padilla, who transferred to the Pentagon as the Air Force deputy inspector general. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Julie Briden-Garcia)

Balancing force top priority say senior Air Force leaders

Chief of the Air Force Reserve, Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., tells the Air Force Association 2011 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition that it is vital to capitalize on the strengths of each component when rebalancing the Total Force. He outlined a number of roles and missions for which the Reserve Component is well suited and can provide effective and efficient combat capability and capacity. More than 7,000 attended the 3-day event at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Sept. 19-21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Col. Bob Thompson)

9/11 attacks prompt reservists to action

Master Sgt. Tyree Bacon, a firefighter, was deployed with the 506th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron in February 2008. He was in New York City on 9/11 and helped people escape before the World Trade Center collapsed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman SerMae Lampkin)