Air Force Reserve Command News

Dover reservists invent faster engine fix

Jeremy Larlee — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:52:00 GMT

Two reserve maintainers with the 512th Maintenance Squadron created a new rigging set for the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft engine system.

Leading Under Pressure: Air Force Reservist Coaches Team USA's Olympic Épée Team

Staff Sgt. Brittney Korte — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:34:00 GMT

Lt. Col. Weston "Seth" Kelsey, United States Air Force Reservist and Inspector General for the 446th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, coaches his fencers to execute strategy and adapt to their opponents. The athletes rely on Kelsey to give them the advice they need to advance to the next big stage, the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Integrating the Fight: Dave Blaser Secures AFRC 2026 General Jumper Award

Kevin Nichols — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:06:40 GMT

In modern military operations, victories are secured not just on the physical battlefield, but within the critical networks and communication pathways that connect decision-makers to tactical forces. It takes a rare combination of technical mastery, operational agility, and leadership to seamlessly integrate these capabilities under pressure.

Multi-capable Reserve Airmen complete Strategic Combat Agile Readiness Exercise

Master Sgt. Heather Clements — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:32:57 GMT

The 349th Air Mobility Wing, 446th Airlift Wing, 514th Airlift Wing, and 927th Air Refueling Wing conducted a Strategic Combat Agile Readiness (SCAR) exercise from August 2-14 to demonstrate rapid response, deployment capabilities, and base sustainment operations in high-threat environments while integrating each Airman under the Multi-capable Airmen (MCA) concept. The exercise took place at three geographically separated locations: Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia; Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California; and March ARB, California.

Defenders drive readiness: Reservists complete Humvee training

Jeremy Larlee — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:53:00 GMT

Reservists with the 512th Security Forces Squadron completed Humvee familiarization training on July

Steel Anvil 2026 Forges Reserve Readiness

Master Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi and Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:32:00 GMT

The Georgia weather – hot, humid and unforgiving, hangs over the Steel Airmen of the 32nd Aerial

Grissom Airman Crowned Miss Indiana USA

Senior Airman Elise Faurote — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:18:00 GMT

Beauty. Poise. Advocacy. One Hoosier Airman is taking ‘role-model’ to a new level.U.S. Air Force

Bridging the flames: How one Reserve firefighter brings civilian grit to the flightline

1st Lt. Heather Cozad Staley — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:19:19 GMT

As a civilian firefighter with the South King Fire, Master Sgt. Kora Nan, a 446th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, faces constant, high-stress emergencies. As an Air Force Reserve member, he brings the hard-earned adaptability and resilience from those civilian streets straight to his military team. His breadth of experience brings a unique, operational strength that elevates the readiness of his entire flight.

Reserve Airmen power up Guam’s emergency radio network, cybersecurity systems

Master Sgt. Duncan McElroy — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:27:16 GMT

Cybersecurity and IT Airmen from the 439th Communications Squadron and 439th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron partnered with the Government of Guam’s Office of Technology, U.S. Navy Reserve Sailors, U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, and active duty Airmen to refine Guam’s emergency radio and cyber networks June 1-12. The training, known as Cyber Guam 2026, was part of the Department of War Innovative Readiness Training program, and the third iteration of the event. Sixty service members from 18 units participated at training sites across the island.

Operation Spring Spartan Strengthens Airmen Readiness

Senior Airman Bernard Puller — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:14:40 GMT

Reserve Airmen from the 445th Airlift Wing participated in Operation Spring Spartan from April 13-14, 2026. Spring Spartan was created to enhance the warfighter capabilities needed for deployed environments. It focused on evacuation alarm signals, attack response procedures, tactical combat casualty care and other critical skills needed during and after attacks.

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

Senior Master Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:23:21 GMT

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 compete in the Air Force’s premier aerial port competition.

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

Capt. Daniel Phelps — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:44:00 GMT

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 teams to enhance unit effectiveness

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

Master Sgt. Heather Clements — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:53:00 GMT

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 well the feeling of triumph would follow this pain.

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

Airman 1st Class Hudson Steiner — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:22:00 GMT

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 disposal to rehearse tasks required to operate in deployed environments.

507th LRS Utilizes Driving Simulator

Airman 1st Class Katriel Coffee — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:50:00 GMT

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, supplementing hands-on training with physical equipment.

Reserve medics launch new program, increases readiness

Jeremy Larlee — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:55:00 GMT

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

Third Generation Pilot- A Legacy of Tradition and Family

Staff Sgt. Brittney Korte — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:27:00 GMT

Capt. Cassidy Pickrell stood in front of her father with her flight wings in her hand, ready to carry on a legacy three generations strong. She carefully broke the shiny new set of Air Force pilot wings in two and handed the other half to her father, retired Capt. Robert Pickrell, Jr. This gesture honored the man who had once flown before her and always stood beside her.

One Mission, Many Futures

Staff Sgt. Michella Stowers — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:09:00 GMT

Maintaining a ready and capable Air Force starts with its recruiters, the front-line professionals responsible for finding and guiding the next generation of Airmen.

433rd MDG Airmen Hone Mass-Casualty Response Skills

Julian Hernandez — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:56:00 GMT

433rd Medical Group Reserve Airmen participated in a mass-casualty response training event Sep. 6, 2025, at Camp Bramble, located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Never Forgotten: BRAVO-12 Airmen Honored 35 years After Deadly C-5 Crash

Julian Hernandez — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:43:00 GMT

On the 35th anniversary of the tragedy that claimed the lives of nine 433rd Military Airlift Wing Airmen, the 68th Airlift Squadron hosted a remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony to honor the memory of the BRAVO-12 crew.