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AFRC News

  • Citizen Air Commandos host Wolf Pack 2022 Exercise

    Mosquitos swarmed as Airmen endured the blazing Georgia heat, lugging their heavy gear through the rugged terrain with radios, phones, cellular hotspot devices, antennas and a plethora of communication equipment.The task for members of the 919th Special Operations Communications Squadron and other

  • The Flying Vikings participate in RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2

    Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored exercise that provides realistic simulated combat training. Three C-130 Hercules and more than 100 reservists from the 934th Airlift Wing, the Flying Vikings, from Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station flew to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,

  • Rally in the Swamp

    This year’s 22nd Air Force week-long exercise, Rally in the Swamp, was held in Florida to test Reserve Citizen Airmen on agile combat support by challenging them with realistic scenarios that support a full spectrum of operations.

  • Yellow Ribbon events provide resources and respite

    Tech. Sgt. John Leon Guerrero and his family recently participated in pre- and post-deployment Yellow Ribbon events. The Yellow Ribbon program aims to build resiliency and support for Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families by providing resources and an opportunity spend quality time together.

  • Welcome home, Global Vikings

    More than 75 Airmen from the 934th Airlift Wing returned home on May 19, from a three-month overseas deployment to the United States European Command area of responsibility in support of Ukraine.

  • Airbags can save your life

    In fiscal year 2021, The Department of the Air Force lost 18 motorcyclists. Inexperience, alcohol and speed were a few of the root causes of those deaths. Additionally, motorcycle riders continue to be overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes, being about 28 times more likely than passenger vehicle

  • 445th Reserve Citizen Airmen use 3D printers to solve problems

    Three 87th Aerial Port Squadron Airmen currently deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, are using 3D printers to solve operational shortfalls in their spare time. The Airmen are assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron and working in the aerial port during the duty day.

  • Learning the language

    Moving can be a difficult experience for a child—leaving behind friends and family and starting over somewhere else isn’t easy … just ask Airman Zuri Vargas.At age 11, the 41st Aerial Port Squadron commander support staff personnel specialist, moved to Mississippi with her family from her native