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)