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Sept. 8, 2020
Reserve group proves distributed operations combat airlift concept

Air Force Reserve Airmen from 913th Airlift Group, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas planned and participated in a combat airlift distributed operations training event near Charleston West Virginia, Aug. 22-26.In total, 8 C-130H and C-130J Hercules aircraft from six locations across the country
Sept. 4, 2020
AF Reserve in Pacific overcomes COVID-19 challenges to host Yellow Ribbon Program

The stress associated with deployments can pose one of the biggest challenges Airmen face before going “down range.”The Yellow Ribbon Program is there to help assist reservists in obtaining the necessary tools to alleviate stress before deploying … and during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Sept. 4, 2020
Guardian Angels Rescue Lost Father, Daughter Near Mt. Hood

On September 3, a 34-year-old male, his seven-year-old daughter, and their dog were rescued after being reported missing for two days in the Mt. Hood wilderness area.At the time of notification, the lost personnel were believed to be in a steep canyon. Clackamas County Sheriffs took the lead and
Sept. 3, 2020
McConnell Airmen perform first Reserve-lead KC-46 cargo load mission

Further enhancing McConnell’s KC-46A Pegasus cargo load capabilities, eight Airmen from all three Reserve McConnell air refueling squadrons participated in a cargo load that flew more than 18, 500 miles, traveling from the plains of Kansas, to the land down under, Australia.
Sept. 2, 2020
Refueling readiness/partnership support across the Pacific coast

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 940th Air Refueling Wing, 314th Air Refueling Squadron departed at 2 p.m. August 26 to provide aircraft refueling to support a joint mission. A Chinese sailor was seriously injured on the Hong Kong flagship, Ocean Applaud, located just over 1,000 miles west of the
Sept. 1, 2020
433rd Airlift Wing remembers BRAVO-12 on 30-year anniversary

The 433rd Airlift Wing held a remembrance and wreath laying ceremony for the 30th anniversary of the BRAVO-12 aircrew Aug. 28 here.
Sept. 1, 2020
Reservist’s maternity issues sparks reform

For many pregnant women in the military the struggle to easily access maternity uniforms can be an overwhelming process.
Sept. 1, 2020
Teams-based CVR allows first All Call for HQ RIO

Headquarters Readiness and Integration Organization hosted its first ever All Call for Individual Reservists August 28, 2020. More than 450 Airmen from around the world attended the event, which was presented virtually.HQ RIO, based out of Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, is responsible for
Aug. 31, 2020
Shooting through restrictions

The 940th Security Forces Squadron holds weapons qualification classes every reserve weekend.Even in a COVID-19 restricted environment, the training must go on.Security forces specialist Tech. Sgt. John Ferguson said there are some challenges involved trying to train and qualify in a limited
Aug. 31, 2020
COVID-19 doesn’t stop CBRN

Air Force members across the world are required to be ‘green to go,’ having all readiness training completed and prepared to deploy within 72 hours. That includes Reserve Citizen Airmen.Since March 2020, servicemembers have been completing training while following COVID-19 health guidelines.Part of

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