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
June 21, 2017 Civil Engineers shine at Schriever The 50th Civil Engineer Squadron working with the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron furthers the 50th Space Wing’s priority of advancing professionalism and infrastructure to enable mission performance by aiming to constantly improve the work center.
June 21, 2017 Dobbins among 100 aircraft in joint forcible entry exercise As the sun slowly rose over the eastern horizon, 19 C-130 aircraft, both Hercules and Super Hercules models, made their way across the Nevada landscape. While the aircraft progressed towards their target, the gorges and canyons below seemed like nothing more than a web of cracks across the
June 19, 2017 Patrick wings solidify partnership in epic way Most business agreements are solidified over coffee and a handshake at a boardroom table, but joint mission partners here commemorated signing their host-tenant support agreement in a first-time epic fashion.Host base commander Brig. Gen. Wayne R. Monteith, 45th Space Wing, and tenant unit commander
June 19, 2017 ARPC mourns loss of teammate Air Force Major Elgin "Rick" Ross, Chief, Total Force Service Center, assigned to Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center, was pronounced dead at 9:22 a.m., June 17 after being transported to the University of Colorado Hospital June 16.
June 19, 2017 Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters to fly first tropical systems of season The Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is tasked to fly two tropical systems in the Gulf of Mexico today, one east of the Lesser Antilles and another south of the Yucatan.The Hurricane Hunters deployed to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, over the weekend, and are scheduled to
June 16, 2017 Academy cadets tour Beale operations Eleven Air Force Academy cadets flew on a KC-135 Stratotanker air refueling trainer mission June 9 as part of their Ops Air Force tour. All third-year cadets are allotted time at Air Force bases to observe and explore prospective career fields. The graduating class of 2019 was split into groups of
June 16, 2017 655th ISRG sergeant retires after 32 years of service The 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group bid farewell to one of its own Saturday, June 10.Master Sgt. Johnson, a reserve career assistance advisor, retired after 32 years of service between the Army and Air Force.During her retirement ceremony, Johnson reflected back on her more
June 15, 2017 Citizen Airmen support global ISR mission at NRO High above the clouds, intelligence satellites operated by the National Reconnaissance Office keep a close watch on the world below.Air Force Reserve Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMA) play a key role in ensuring those satellites remain a viable component of global vigilance for the nation.The