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Feb. 26, 2021
She’s a Leader, Parent, and Athlete-One Officer shapes the future of the Air Force Reserve

Whether elevating herself across the peaks of the Colorado mountains, overcoming the challenges of raising a family, or shaping the future of the Air Force Reserve, this personnel officer sets the bar for resiliency, leadership, and what an Airman can achieve.With a youthful smile and a passion for
Feb. 26, 2021
Key Spouse Ready to Assist Service Members, Their Families with Deployments

Brittany Laursen is the new Key Spouse for the 357th Airlift Squadron. Even though the Hot Springs, Arkansas native recently became a Key Spouse, she said she hopes to make a significant positive impact for Airmen and their families.
Feb. 25, 2021
Freedom Wing shields Airmen against COVID-19

Just over a year after the United States declared a public health emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak, vaccine distribution is in full swing.
Feb. 25, 2021
Desert Storm attack pilot integrates 30-years of tactics with new technology

A Tyrannosaurus Rex replica named Stan proudly stands in front of the Google Corporation’s headquarters in California. With his threatening gaze and gaping mouth provide a stark contrast to the rest of the campus. Google highlights the extinct apex predator as a sobering reminder that innovation is
Feb. 24, 2021
Reserve recruiters participate in joint air operations at JBSA

In-service recruiters from the 352nd Recruiting Squadron participated in a joint Total Force helicopter sling load exercise Jan. 26-27 to enhance their situational awareness of the Air Force Reserve and broaden their understanding of the aerial transportation career field.
Feb. 24, 2021
920th Rescue Wing executes first joint high-speed, air-to-air refuel

Testing the capabilities of the HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, the 39th Rescue Squadron made history after successfully completing their first ever high-speed air-to-air refuel with Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft Feb. 23.“Traditionally, these F-18’s receive their aerial refuel from
Feb. 23, 2021
Luke fighter pilot tops 1,000 F-35 flying hours

Maj. Nicholas “JAKAL” Rallo, an instructor pilot with the 944th Fighter Wing, became the first Luke Air Force Base F-35 Lightning II pilot to attain 1,000 F-35 flying hours here, February 22, 2021.
Feb. 22, 2021
908th Operations Group Dives Head First into SERE Training

Members of the 908th Operations Group have been conducting Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) training at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, during the last few Unit Training Assemblies.The training was mandatory for those that are aircrew, but was also in preparation for an upcoming
Feb. 22, 2021
Reserve Citizen Airmen support aerial delivery mission

The 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron has a team of aerial transportation specialists who provide for the aerial delivery mission. They assist our aerial training missions, total force partners, and partner nations by packing, rigging, transporting, and collecting cargo for
Feb. 22, 2021
Total Force Integration team overcomes obstacles to complete B-1 Lancer mission

Maj. Charles Kilchrist knew there was no room for error. He and his weary 345th Bomb Squadron crew, along with two other B-1B Lancers from the 7th Bomb Wing, had been airborne for more than 30 hours, on a mission from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota to the Pacific theater, conducting

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