Dec. 16, 2024 Mental Health in the Holiday Season “A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.” — Garrison KeillorMr. Keillor’s sentiment is shared by many who view the holidays as stressful, but there are some things you can do to keep your mental health in order and enjoy the
Dec. 13, 2024 Enhancing Aircrew Readiness with IAST Aircrew training at Maxwell Air Force Base took a step forward with their inaugural session on the Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer, a state-of-the-art device designed to enhance readiness and efficiency for MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter crews. The IAST is part of a broader effort to prepare
Dec. 12, 2024 914 AES Airmen receive the Distinguished Flying Cross award On December 8, 2024, three Airmen assigned to the 914th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station received the Distinguished Flying Cross Award with “C” device for their actions during Operation FREEDOM SENTINEL in August of 2021.
Dec. 11, 2024 Reservists Complete Inaugural Warrant Officer Training Class A pair of Air Force Reservists were among the 30 graduates of the inaugural Air Force Warrant Officer Training School class here December 6.
Dec. 10, 2024 Legacy Renewed: Activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron Maxwell Air Force Base marked a historic moment on December 6, 2024, with the activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron. Presiding official for the activation ceremony and assumption of command, Col. Lane Cook, commander of the 58th Operations Group, took a few minutes to discuss the importance of
Dec. 10, 2024 310th Space Wing reservists transition to U.S. Space Force active duty U.S. Space Command announced the selection of 252 Air Force Reserve Airmen for transfer to the active-duty U.S. Space Force last week under the Space Force Personnel Management Act (SFPMA), with 201 of the selectees hailing from the 310th Space Wing.
Dec. 5, 2024 Joint training in Key West sharpens survival skills for 445 AW Airmen Reservists from the 445th Airlift Wing along with the U.S. Naval Air Station Key West Search and Rescue, Sector Key West Coast Guard and Key West Police Department participated in water survival training in Key West, Fla. Nov. 21-22, 2024.
Dec. 5, 2024 Desert Hammer 2024: Tactical Medicine, A Moral Contract, Civilian Partnerships In the heat of conflict, survival depends on seconds – and readiness.At Desert Hammer 2024, held Nov. 13-16 across southern Arizona, the 944th Fighter Wing and its partners redefined the practice of military medicine. From stabilizing critical injuries to bridging military and civilian trauma care,
Dec. 4, 2024 Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles The vast and desolate terrain of southern Arizona served as the backdrop for Desert Hammer 2024, the largest joint exercise in Arizona's history, Nov. 13-16, 2024.Over 700 personnel, 130 aircraft, and participants from multiple U.S. military branches, as well as coalition partners like Italy,
Dec. 3, 2024 Desert Hammer 2024: Unleashing Arizona’s “National Treasure” Training Grounds Southern Arizona became the epicenter of cutting-edge military preparedness during Desert Hammer 2024, a large-force exercise hosted by the 944th Fighter Wing that united over 700 participants and 130 aircraft in realistic combat training, Nov. 13-16, 2024.This groundbreaking event showcased the