42nd, 58th Aerial Port Squadrons compete in AFRC’s 2026 Port Dawg Challenge

More than 160 competitors gathered at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, April 14-16 for the Air Force Reserve Command’s 2026 Port Dawg Challenge. Since 2010, small teams of air transportation Airmen, known as Port Dawgs, have gathered biennially at Dobbins ARB’s Transportation Proficiency Center to

446th Airlift Wing Hosts TRIAD Course for Enhanced Leadership and Unit Cohesion

The 446th Airlift Wing hosted an Air Force Reserve Command TRIAD course here, April 8-9, bringing together Unit Commanders, Senior Enlisted Leaders, and First Sergeants for a two-day, interactive workshop. The course was designed to expand the tools, skills, and communication needed for command

Fit to Fight, Fit to Finish: 18-Time Marathoner Models Air Force Readiness

The sound of pounding feet on asphalt synchronized to Senior Master Sgt. Tiffany Hallmark’s heartbeat as she crossed the mile 20 mark. Doused in sweat, stomach involuntarily empty since mile 7 - Hallmark anguished through the final 6.2 miles toward the finish line. But after 18 marathons, she knew

916th CE Flight strengthens deployment readiness during four-day training exercise

Airmen from the 916th Civil Engineering Flight conducted a four-day training exercise to strengthen deployment readiness and reinforce critical life-saving and operational skills, Feb. 5-8, 2026. The training brought together Airmen from fire protection, emergency management and explosive ordnance

507th LRS Utilizes Driving Simulator

The 507th Logistics Readiness Squadron now provides additional vehicle training opportunities to Airmen of the 507th Air Refueling Wing with a new driving simulator. The simulator provides members throughout the wing the opportunity to familiarize themselves with different vehicles and scenarios,

Reserve medics launch new program, increases readiness

On Sept. 5, 2025, the 512th Aerospace Medicine Squadron launched a new program, offering reservists medical appointments on Fridays prior to unit training assemblies.

944th Fighter Wing sharpens readiness during Desert Hammer 26-2

The exercise focused on Mission Ready Airmen skills, aeromedical mission-essential tasks and civil engineer Ready Airmen Training objectives.

919th SOW Tests Full-Spectrum Readiness in Wing Exercise

The exercise focused on the 919th SOW's core Mission Essential Tasks by establishing a FOB and executing complex operations in a simulated austere location. The training was specifically designed to replicate a challenging and restrictive operational environment.

Hill Airman Graduates from Army Jungle Warfare Course, Brings Skills Back to 419th FW

Calm Under Pressure: Citizen Airman Saves Child, Earns Commendation at Hill AFB

Staff Sgt. Jarrin Vine, a security forces fire team member with the 419th Security Forces Squadron, responded last summer when a young girl was found face down in a backyard pool during a neighborhood gathering in July 2025.

Air Force Reserve wing forges critical alliances with Philippine Air Force through mobile training team

MANILA, Philippines — In today’s environment of increasingly complex security challenges, the importance of allied partnerships in intelligence have become even more critical to national defense.

Lt. Gen. Healy visits Barksdale, underscores reserve bomber readiness

Lt. Gen. John Healy, Chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, visited the 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, recognizing Airmen across multiple squadrons and highlighting the wing’s pivotal role in sustaining the nation’s bomber force.

42nd, 58th Aerial Port Squadrons compete in AFRC’s 2026 Port Dawg Challenge

More than 160 competitors gathered at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, April 14-16 for the Air Force Reserve Command’s 2026 Port Dawg Challenge. Since 2010, small teams of air transportation Airmen, known as Port Dawgs, have gathered biennially at Dobbins ARB’s Transportation Proficiency Center to

Virtual Reality Sharpens Skills, Saves Costs at the 302d Airlift Wing

Reservists at the 302nd Airlift Wing are using virtual reality to enhance aircraft maintenance training, allowing Airmen to build confidence and proficiency through repeated practice without risking damage to real equipment. The program improves readiness, accelerates training timelines and has

CSAF and CMSAF visit 908th Flying Training Wing

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe spent the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2026, with the 908th Flying Training Wing. During their immersion they met with members from the 908th Maintenance Group and Operations Group to see the progress

302d Airlift Wing Supports Silver Arrow

The 302d Airlift Wing deployed two C-130H Hercules aircraft and multiple personnel to Ramstein AB, Germany, to support the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Silver Arrow mission.

First Reservist joins 379th ECS Viper Team

Hurricane Hunters Fly Critical Missions Into Hurricane Melissa

After a week of flying through one of the most destructive storms to strike the Caribbean in recent years, the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron returned to Keesler Air Force Base Oct. 30 following a forward deployment to Curaçao.The squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters,