Defenders conduct pre-deployment field training

Approxiamtely 60 defenders from the 920th Security Forces Squadron, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, spent a week in the wooded terrain of the base's Malabar Annex, Aug. 21 through 25, conducting a pre-deployment field training exercise. During their week in the field, they practiced squad

Two-week summit takes aim at aircrew retention

The Aircrew Crisis Task Force hosted a two-week aircrew retention summit here as part of a holistic approach to improve readiness and capacity by increasing retention of experienced aviators Aug. 14-25.The summit brought Air Force aviators together along with subject matter experts to identify ways

Hurricane Hunters track Harvey

Harvey began as a scattered collection of clouds drifting across the Atlantic Ocean and in just over a week has developed into a category two hurricane.

Rescue Airman amputee wins battle to serve

For most, an amputation would be the greatest challenge they have ever faced in life, but for one Citizen Airman, the real struggle came when he fought to keep serving.Separation from the service he loved so much was never an option for Senior Airman Kevin Greene, a healthcare management technician

A show of appreciation for employers

Most Reservists divide their lives into three parts, often compared to a three-legged stool. Those parts may include family life, civilian career, and Reserve duty. Without balance and support from each part of life -- or leg of that stool, reservists may become less effective in one or all three

Charleston C-17 flies on "Dark Side of the Moon"

An aircrew of Reserve Citizen Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina had the opportunity Aug. 21 to fly a routine training mission under no so routine conditions – flying in the path of a total solar eclipse. During the standard training flight, the Air Force Reserve, comprised of 317th

Pausing for a view

SecAF, CSAF recognize motivation of Total Force at 380th AEW

The 380th AEW is in a unique position as the only wing in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility that supports all five Air Force core missions, said Goldfein. However, it is not just the diversity of mission sets that sets the wing apart. The 380th AEW is made up of approximately 25

Florida baseball honors 920th Rescue Wing, amputee

During a Florida Fire Frogs minor league baseball game August 18, 2017, the team not only honored all military and 1st responders, but they took time out to pay special tribute to Senior Airman Kevin Greene, the 920th Rescue Wing’s first single amputee to return to military service after a tragic

McChord families ready for total eclipse

Today marks the first total eclipse touching the U.S. since 1979, and one Rainier Airman worked to ensure that the greatest celestial event of the decade is viewed safely.