Air Force Reserve Command News

Healy Highlights Reserve Advantage during AFA Symposium

Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:17:38 GMT

The Commander of Air Force Reserve Command, Lt. Gen. John Healy, told Airmen and Guardians attending the Air and Space Forces 2026 Warfare Symposium that Reserve Airman are an advantage to the Department of the Air Force.

Air Force issues new guidance to streamline Line of Duty decisions for Reservists, Guardsmen on extended active-duty orders

Pentagon News — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:30:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force released updated guidance intended to accelerate Line of Duty determinations for Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members serving on extended active‑duty orders.

Reserve Leaders emphasize standards and strategic “Reserve Advantage” to NATO allies

Lt. Col. Ethan Stoker — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:05:00 GMT

Senior reserve leaders from across the NATO alliance gathered last week to discuss the growing importance of reserve forces in addressing global security challenges during the NATO Air Reserve Symposium. The event focused on how Allied Reserve Organizations and the NATO Committee on the Reserves can support NATO’s future transformation efforts.

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.

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

Lt. Col. Casey Staheli — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:44:00 GMT

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.

First Reservist joins 379th ECS Viper Team

Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:28:00 GMT

When senior leaders travel within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, it is important

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

2nd Lt. DeLauna Carriere, 10th Air Force — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:39:00 GMT

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.

Total Force mobility leaders collaborate on readiness priorities at Winter Phoenix Rally

Air Mobility Command Public Affairs — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:46:00 GMT

Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, Air Mobility Command commander, and his spouse, Becky, hosted Winter Phoenix Rally here, Jan 7-8, 2026. During the two-day gathering senior leaders and spouses from across the active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve collaborated on shared priorities focused on readiness, modernization, warrior culture and taking care of Airmen.

379th ELRS vehicle maintenance implements innovative nitrogen gas testing method for air conditioning systems

Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:47:00 GMT

The 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron recently implemented an innovative method using nitrogen gas to test the integrity of vehicle air conditioning systems within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

Reserve and Guard Medics serve a duality of military readiness, civilian healthcare

Maristela Romero — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Air Force Reservists and Air National Guard make up more than one-third of Air Force personnel,

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

Kayla White — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:40:17 GMT

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.

Be prepared for a Risky Winter Season

Lisa Gonzales — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:03:00 GMT

No matter where you live, storms are inevitable. The key to safely weathering them is planning and preparation. One way to prepare is to build an emergency plan for your family and practice it often. Identify responsibilities for each member of your household and work together as a team, and be familiar with natural disaster risks in your area.

Real Flames, Real Lessons: 419th Fire Protection Flight Completes Live-Fire Certification

Tech. Sgt. Anthony Pham — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:13:43 GMT

25 firefighters from the 419th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire Protection Flight advanced lines, breached doors and pulled mannequins to safety during their annual live-fire certification Sept. 6, 2025.

Total Force Integration milestone with 99th, 100th Air Force KC-46A Pegasus delivery

Air Force Reserve Public Affairs — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:30:59 GMT

The Air Mobility Command welcomed the 99th and 100th KC-46A Pegasus aircraft delivered to the U.S. Air Force, during an arrival ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, Dec. 2, 2025. In a visible show of Total Force Integration, Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, commander of the Air Mobility Command, and Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, delivered the 100th and 99th aircraft respectively, personally flying them to Travis AFB.

Hurricane Hunters wrap up 2025 season after flying into three Category 5 storms

Lt. Col. Marnee Losurdo — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:02:00 GMT

The squadron flew 927.9 hours this year across the Atlantic, eastern Pacific and central Pacific basins, collecting critical data that improved forecasts, saved lives and once again, demonstrated the unit's no-fail mission.

Update on recent DAF efforts

Pentagon News — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:18:00 GMT

In a memorandum to commanders, the SecAF and CSAF said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.”

Ghostriders Return: Reserve flies first AC-130J operational training mission

Lt. Col. James Wilson — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:29:00 GMT

For the first time in decades, the 919th Special Operations Wing flew an operational training mission in the Air Force’s most advanced gunship, marking a return to its storied gunship heritage. From 1975 to 1995, the wing operated AC-130A Spectre aircraft, conducting missions from Panama to the Persian Gulf. Nealy 30 years later, the return of a Reserve-led gunship squadron marks a full circle moment for the Air Force Reserve’s only special operations wing.

Hurricane Hunters Fly Critical Missions Into Hurricane Melissa

Marnee Losurdo — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:49:00 GMT

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, arrived at the Forward Operating Location on Oct. 21 and conducted around-the-clock missions into Tropical Storm—later Hurricane—Melissa. In all, the unit flew 17 missions and 170 hours.

Wilsbach formally installed as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff

Pentagon News — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:50:00 GMT

Gen. Ken Wilsbach was formally installed as the Department of the Air Force's highest ranking military leader Nov. 18.

Air Force Reserve Combat-Capable Ready Now force

Air Force Reserve Command — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:51:00 GMT

The Air Force Reserve is combat-capable and ready to support national security interests around the globe according to Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, the commander of Air Force Reserve Command, during a panel discussion at the annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference on Tuesday. Healy appeared alongside top Air Force leaders Gen. Adrian Spain, Commander Air Combat Command, Maj. Gen. John Klein, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations and Maj. Gen. Duke Pirak, Acting Director, Air National Guard for a discussion about Enhancing Readiness and Generating Combat Forces.