June 29, 2017 DADT repeal: Remembering the past, looking to the future They raised their hands, committing their lives to the service, knowing exactly what was expected of them and what sacrifices they would have to make.“Joining the Air Force was the best decision I ever made,” said Maj. Maria-Rocio Vazquez, 349th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse. “I knew
June 28, 2017 Future aviators take flight Twenty-seven future aviators from the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals took flight aboard a 507th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker June 20.
June 26, 2017 Recruiters, maintenance school partner for flight line tour Nearly 20 students and faculty members from a local aviation maintenance school toured the flightline here June 23, to get a firsthand look at the world of military aviation, a possible career path upon graduation. Air Force Reserve recruiters partnered with faculty members from the Aviation
June 26, 2017 Reserve Citizen Airman helms Texas county Orange County, in Southeast Texas on the border with Louisiana and just 20 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, is home to more than 80,000 Texans and led by Air Force Reserve Maj. S. Brint Carlton.Carlton was elected to the county’s top position in 2014 and has used the experience and leadership he
June 26, 2017 655th ISRG intel analyst retires after 31 years of service 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group member Senior Master Sgt. Brooks retired from the Air Force Reserve in a ceremony held Saturday, June 10, 2017 after serving 31 years.Brooks, an analysis flight chief with one of the Group’s geographically separated units in Florida, served
June 23, 2017 Developmental, training flight gives first taste of military life Basic military training is an intense mental and physical challenge. However, because of the Air Force Reserve’s Developmental and Training Flight program, new Reserve Citizen Airmen don’t have to show up to San Antonio unprepared.
June 23, 2017 Charleston Reservist earns spot at World triathlon championships Maj. Jamie Turner’s passion is flying jets, both in as a Reservist in the 317th Airlift Squadron flying C-17 Globemaster IIs, and as a FedEx pilot as a civilian. But there is something else she is equally passionate about –competing in triathlons. Turner was among the six athletes selected to
June 23, 2017 Together Once Again When serving in the armed forces, at times it may feel you are part of two families. You have your biological family and your military family. When you’re forced away from either, a certain void may be present in your life.On May 5, a family was brought back together 633 days after it was broken up.
June 23, 2017 2017 memorial run has special significance for Peterson Reserve aerial port squadron Every May, Air Force Aerial Port Squadrons around the world honor their fallen brothers and sisters by participating in a memorial 5K run. May 7, 2017 marked the second straight year the 302nd Airlift Wing’s 39th Aerial Port Squadron participated as a unit. Approximately 60 Reserve “Port Dawgs” from
June 22, 2017 PTSD treatment confronts the trauma behind the disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder is considered one of the “signature wounds” of the current conflicts in the Middle East. But many people may not know that there are highly effective treatments for this invisible wound being deployed at Air Force hospitals and clinics today. It’s normal to feel