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July 21, 2020
Air Force announces 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2020

An Air Force selection board at the Air Force’s Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force.
July 21, 2020
Air Force publishes resources to support Airmen & Space Professionals in courageous conversations

To equip leaders in leading those necessary conversations, the Department of the Air Force developed a resource list on race-specific issues, unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion, among others.
July 20, 2020
446 AW, Army participate in joint training exercise

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 446th Airlift Wing here participated in a joint training mission with U.S. Army Soldiers July 14 at Bicycle Lake Airfield on Fort Irwin, California.The Joint Airborne/Air Transportability Training provides airborne training in a joint environment while developing
July 17, 2020
Reserve squadron, American Airmen march into history

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas – The Air Force Reserve's 433rd Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, marched hundreds of Total Force Air Force trainees into the history books today when those trainees took their Airman's Oath during basic military training graduation,
July 17, 2020
To the Rescue

A hospital within a hospital, a first of its kind, was the response needed to combat a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans and was rapidly affecting New York, the country and world.This strain of coronavirus, known as COVID-19, is proving to be as devastating
July 16, 2020
Reservist, civilian fire chief responds to COVID-19 crisis

At the beginning of 2020, it was unclear how devastating the COVID-19 pandemic would become. During these uncertain times, first responders voluntarily work in harm's way in order to help others.
July 16, 2020
Charleston Reservists assist with upcoming SpaceX launch

Two Reserve Citizen Airman from the 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina worked with approximately 50 others to move a satellite that will be launched into orbit from Cape Canaveral.
July 16, 2020
A cut above: 911 AW Airman gives back

While a haircut is usually not a necessity for civilians, for military members the requirements are a bit different. If an Airman’s hair is too long and does not meet regulation standards, there is a problem that needs to be fixed, and quickly.
July 16, 2020
KC-46 Completes Its First Aeromedical Evacuation Mission

Airmen from the 931st Air Refueling Squadron and 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron participated in a Total Force mission to test capabilities of the KC-46A Pegasus during its first aeromedical evacuation on July 10, 2020.Over the course of six flights and 17 hours, the mission, which originated at
July 15, 2020
446th chapel team launches virtual programs

Many churches went virtual when the pandemic struck, and the 446th Airlift Wing’s chapel team was no exception.“While I believe there is something special about meeting in-person for encouragement and worship together,” said Chaplain (Maj.) Matthew Wilson, wing chaplain of the 446th AW. “We want

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