Aug. 16, 2017 MAFFS surge support continues as national preparedness advances to highest level Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped C-130 Hercules aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard continue supporting wildland fire suppression efforts as the National Preparedness level reaches its highest level.The three federally activated MAFFS equipped-aircraft
Aug. 16, 2017 New tail commemorates final Hill AFB F-16 The last operational Hill AFB F-16 Fighting Falcon, set to leave in September, will depart for reassignment to Holloman AFB with a new tail design commemorating the jet’s 38 years here.
Aug. 15, 2017 Rainier Wing, Brazil increase patient stabilization readiness Mobility Guardian offered international, partner-nation opportunities including exposing aircrews to critical aeromedical evacuation patient stabilization training.
Aug. 15, 2017 JBSA youth "deploy" in support of Operation JET The 433rd Airlift Wing hosted 150 youth at the annual Operation Junior Expeditionary Team August 11, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
Aug. 15, 2017 Reserve Citizen Airmen lead joint, international partner in Exercise Patriot Warrior More than 570 Reserve Citizen Airmen are meeting at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin to participate in Exercise Patriot Warrior 2017, which occurs in various phases from August 7 to August 24.
Aug. 15, 2017 Reserve Airman bids farewell after 41 years Reserve Airman says goodbye to the blue after 41 years and 16 different aircraft maintained.
Aug. 14, 2017 Staying cool under pressure Constantly on high alert, and not knowing when or where an attack might occur, serving in a deployed environment can test even the most experienced Airmen. For 16 members of the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, a recent deployment to Afghanistan was anything but routine.
Aug. 14, 2017 Rescue wing welcomes new top enlisted leader Time, team and tough – these are the goals of the 920th Rescue Wing’s newly appointed top enlisted leader, Command Chief Master Sgt. Douglas Isaacks.Isaacks, who carries more than 18 years of pararescue experience, officially took over as command chief Aug. 6, after having served as the 920th
Aug. 14, 2017 New fire crew trains for response, builds team skills The 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department conducted a response exercise Friday, August 11, 2017, to test the response and teamwork skills of the new fire crew, who arrived here with the recent rotation a few weeks ago. The exercise was a simulated fire at the Personnel Support
Aug. 11, 2017 Patriot Warrior kicks off at Dobbins The world’s busiest airport got a little busier this week as Airmen from around the Air Force Reserve descended upon Atlanta to participate in this year’s Patriot Warrior exercise. The goal of the exercise is to improve combat readiness through practical hands-on experience in a simulated austere