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Sept. 22, 2020
Johnson brothers ARTs of maintenance missions

They are your first best friend and your greatest rival. Your biggest annoyance and your closest confidante. Your own personal bodyguard and your live-in bully. You didn’t choose them, and you’re stuck with them for life. They’re your siblings. Siblings are around for pretty much every major part of
Sept. 22, 2020
345th EBS takes part in Global BTF mission

Reserve Citizen Airmen and their active-duty counterparts in the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron took part in an extensive Bomber Task Force mission yesterday, which included integrating with NATO Allies and partners’ fighter jets. The mission flew over multiple geographic regions near the
Sept. 17, 2020
2020 Lance P. Sijan Award

Congratulations to the following Air Force Reserve Command winners for the 2020 Lance P. Sijan Award.Junior Enlisted: TSgt Christian M. Hand, 302 MXS, Peterson AFB ColoradoSenior Enlisted: SMSgt Samuel K. Poss, 916 MXS, Seymour Johnson AFB North ColoradoJunior Officer: 1st Lt Ryan C. Cheney, 94 SFS,
Sept. 17, 2020
Resilient mindset key to ARPC personnelist's success

Professional resiliency can be demonstrated in many ways, one of which is understanding that when one door closes, another is bound to open.
Sept. 17, 2020
Tracking Sally

From tropical storm to hurricane, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron“ Hurricane Hunters,” flew nine missions into Sally to track the storm and gather data.The 53rd WRS, an Air Force Reserve unit assigned to the 403rd Wing, started flying missions into then-Tropical Storm Sally from their home
Sept. 17, 2020
Two tails top up tanker inventory

The 916th Air Refueling Wing received two new KC-46A Pegasus aircraft on Sept. 11, 2020 as the Air Force Reserve unit continues its transition to the newest aerial refueling tanker.Maj. Gen. Jay D. Jensen, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins
Sept. 16, 2020
Brown and Bass discuss PT tests, empowering Airmen and leading during pandemic

In addition to the discussion of fitness and testing, the session also touched on issues ranging from the force’s resilience and mental health, to how the Air Force will cope with budget uncertainty this fall and winter, diversity, and how to reshape the service to confront peer adversaries, among
Sept. 16, 2020
CMSAF talks culture, people and readiness during Air, Space & Cyber Conference

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass spoke via live broadcast on Sept. 16 during the Air Force Association 2020 Virtual Air, Space & Cyber conference.
Sept. 16, 2020
Deployed Westover Airman killed in vehicle accident

A deployed U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman assigned to Westover Air Reserve Base has died from non-combat injuries sustained in an all-terrain vehicle accident.
Sept. 16, 2020
Commander discusses the new ‘ops normal’ at Air, Space and Cyberspace Conference

During the panel, Scobee discussed how the Air Force Reserve has risen to meet the challenges of the current pandemic. He said that as the crisis began, he and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White, AFRC’s command chief master sergeant, set out their top priorities, including:

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