Air Force Reserve Command News

Citizen Airman honored for helping thwart attempted kidnapping

Ms. Ciara Gosier — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:02:49 GMT

In a heart-stopping incident that unfolded in mid-February, a child narrowly escaped an attempted kidnapping thanks to the quick thinking and heroic actions of Senior Master Sgt. Shantrice Mercado, a communications systems manager at Air Force Reserve Command headquarters here.

U.S. Rep. Austin Scott visits AFRC HQ

Pentagon News — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:26:16 GMT

Dawn Androsky, Air Force Reserve Command director of staff, discusses AFRC issues with Rep Austin

Current PCS, household goods affected by supply shortages

Pentagon News — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:29:00 GMT

According to a newly released communiqué from the Air Force’s Personal Property Activity Headquarters, “Department of Defense demand this peak (PCS) season has greatly exceeded commercial industry capabilities, largely due to resource constraints associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Per industry, this resulted in a 25% decrease in their labor pool, resulting in (decreased) personal property movement capacity necessary to support private sector and government demand.”

The future fight is not alone

Jacob Keenum — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, and Air Force Reserve Command headquarters teamed with U.S. Army jumpmasters May 11 for a joint readiness exercise here.

Command stands up Wingman Saves Program to promote crisis intervention

Staff Sgt. Matthew Matlock — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:42:23 GMT

Air Force Reserve Command is implementing the Wingman Saves program, an intervention program aimed at recognizing Reserve Citizen Airmen who take the steps necessary to identify and assist those with at-risk behaviors.

Command notifies Reserve Citizen Airmen of Unclassified Information changes

Pentagon News — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:40:12 GMT

The Defense Department’s new Controlled Unclassified Information program stood up in July 2020 with the release of DoD Instruction 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The program ensures standardized identification, safeguarding, transmission, storage, dissemination, destruction and records management for CUI used across all government agencies.

AFRC leaders hold virtual year-end commander’s call

Staff Sgt. Matthew Matlock — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 03:04:38 GMT

Air Force Reserve Command leaders held a virtual commander’s call via social media platforms Dec. 3, 2020.

Air Force hits record retention levels, reviews voluntary force management efforts

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:12:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force is seeing its highest retention levels in 20 years, second only to rates recorded shortly after 9/11 in 2002.

Command leaders look to enhance communication with an on-the-go force

Staff Sgt. Matthew Matlock — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 20:16:43 GMT

Air Force Reserve Command leaders are looking to utilize mobile technology to enhance communications with Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families.

Command recognizes AFRC Airmen of the Year 2020

Staff Sgt. Matthew Matlock — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 03:15:31 GMT

Air Force Reserve Command leaders recognized outstanding Reserve Citizen Airmen during the 2020 Airmen of the Year ceremony held virtually, Nov. 14, 2020.

Command selects FY '20 Safety Award winners

Pentagon News — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 21:10:00 GMT

Air Force Reserve Command safety director, Col. John A. Lesho, III, announces Safety Award Winners for FY 20.

Commander addresses Reserve Mobility capabilities at A/TA 2020

Staff Sgt. Matthew Matlock — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:26:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, highlighted Total Force integration, the Reserve’s rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Reserve’s unique weather reconnaissance, aerial spray and aerial firefighting missions during the Airlift/Tanker Association’s 52nd annual convention, symposium and technology expo this week. This year’s event was held virtually due to ongoing COVID-19 health concerns.

Reservists must stay focused on PII breach reduction during ‘new normal’

Staff Sgt. Matthew Matlock — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:21:00 GMT

For most Reserve Citizen Airmen, partial or full-time telework has become the “new normal” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since telework poses a slew of potential information security risks, Reserve Command officials are encouraging all members of the Reserve team to stay focused on Personally Identifiable Information breach reduction while working from home.

Departing U.S. Transportation Command Chief of Staff worked behind the scenes to move USTRANSCOM forward

Michael P. Kleiman — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:38:00 GMT

During his more than two-year tour at U.S. Transportation Command, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John “Jay” Flournoy, Jr., chief of staff, focused on relationship-building and accessibility to others.

Running with faith: an Airman’s journey to redemption

Jamal Sutter — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:58:00 GMT

Standing there with a knife in hand and cold-hearted from the most devastating news of his life, Master Sgt. Brandan “Troy” Keel contemplated an irreversible decision. Looking into his wife’s eyes after learning she was pregnant with another man’s baby, he couldn’t fathom living anymore. Suicide, he thought, was imminent.

CPI symposium focuses on lessons learned, reform

Tyler Grimes — Fri, 31 May 2019 17:25:00 GMT

In March, Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, AFRC commander and chief of the Air Force Reserve, issued a memorandum, titled “Leading a Culture of Continuous Process Improvement,” in which he made clear the Reserve’s commitment to building and sustaining a culture of CPI.

AFRC deputy CC takes final flight after 34-year career

Jamal Sutter — Fri, 17 May 2019 14:18:00 GMT

Air Force Reserve expands hiring authority to recruit, maintain readiness

Tyler Grimes — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:28:00 GMT

To meet the needs of America’s national security requirements, the Air Force Reserve Command is

AF Reserve strategic group looks to the future

Maj. Jonathan Lee — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 14:01:00 GMT

Working group begins way forward for AF Reserve

BRICE app simplifies maintenance action, saves time

Jaimi Chafin — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 14:49:00 GMT

Headquarters Air Force, AFRC, and Monkton teamed up to create an iOS modern mobile app that enables maintainers to directly access the maintenance database from the flight line at the point of aircraft repair. This eliminates the need to secure their tools, go to back to their office and log into a network computer to document the maintenance actions performed.