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Sept. 19, 2018
U.S Air Force Airmen train with South American partners

Ninty-five U.S. Air Force Airmen trained with 11 partner nation air forces tallying more than 400 participants in the Colombian-led multinational search and rescue exercise “Angel de los Andes” Sept. 3-14. The U.S. and multinational participants trained together by responding to realistic scenarios
Sept. 19, 2018
Daughter of WWI Flying Ace to fly in Reserve B-52

Susan d’Olive Mozena, the daughter of WWI flying ace U.S. Army Air Corps Capt. Charles d’Olive, 93rd Pursuit Squadron is scheduled to fly onboard a B-52 Stratofortress, Sept. 21.Reserve Citizen Airmen aircrew from the 93rd Bomb Squadron will be flying Ms. d’Olive Mozena to honor the 100th
Sept. 18, 2018
September newsletter for Individual Reservists now available

The September 2018 edition of the Readiness Report newsletter for Individual Reservists is now available for digital download.The Readiness Report is the official publication of Headquarters Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration Organization and is published monthly to deliver news and
Sept. 18, 2018
Air Force Association recognizes Florida Reserve Wing

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing were awarded with the Air Force Association Unit Award Sept. 18, during the awards ceremony at the annual Air, Space & Cyberspace Conference at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The wing was recognized
Sept. 18, 2018
First female maintenance group commander takes reins

With the firm grasp of the guidon and a sharp salute, the first female 916th Maintenance Group commander took up the reins of her new unit here.
Sept. 18, 2018
Combat-search-and-rescue Airmen press pause to tackle Hurricane Florence aftermath

Reserve and active duty pararescuemen were undergoing dive and jump training on Sept. 11, in Key West, Florida, when they were recalled back to their home units to immediately begin the process of pre-positioning for Hurricane Florence search-and-rescue operations.Reserve Citizen Airmen from the
Sept. 18, 2018
Taking off to the Great White North

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress conducted a flight from RAF Fairford, England, up the Norwegian coast, over the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean before returning to RAF Fairford. The mission was enabled by aerial refueling support from a KC-135 Stratotanker based at RAF Mildenhall, England.The
Sept. 18, 2018
Air Force Reserve accepting Mandatory Separation Date and High Year of Tenure extension requests

Air Force Reserve announced a temporary initiative for Reserve Citizen Airmen to request to serve beyond their Mandatory Separation or High Year of Tenure Date.
Sept. 17, 2018
Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in Defender Challenge 2018

Air Force Reserve Command defenders participated in the 2018 Defender Challenge competition Sept. 10-13, 2018 here.
Sept. 15, 2018
U.S. Naval Academy tests waters with Hurricane Hunters

When the subject of summer internships comes up, thoughts like fetching coffee and doing paperwork or answering phone calls comes to mind.What does not come to mind is working 10,000 feet in the air in an U.S. Air Force Reserve WC-130J flying through a hurricane for the sake of research.For the

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