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  • Citizen Airmen recognized for DOD-wide impact

    Retired Lt. Col. Todd Ernst believes the notion of “taking care of the military family” starts with taking care of your fellow Airmen. At a ceremony here Feb. 13, Ernst was recognized for doing just that. His efforts to help a fallen airman’s family led to a legislative change that ensures the more

  • Reserve Affairs senior civilian visits 340 FTG

    The 340th Flying Training Group hosted John Fedrigo, deputy assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Reserve Affairs and Airman Readiness, here Feb. 13. During the visit, Fedrigo was briefed on the 340 FTG mission and experienced the operations firsthand.

  • CMSAF: Airmen say goodbye to Cody, welcome Wright

    An American flag, the symbol of freedom, served as the backdrop in a vast aircraft hangar. The bleachers were filled to the brim with Airmen, families and well-wishers from all around the Air Force who came to bid farewell to the 17th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and welcome the

  • Tinker Reservists to return from Southwest Asia

    Citizen Airmen from the 507th Air Refueling Wing here are scheduled to return home today after supporting deployed air operations at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, against the Islamic State group.An additional group of Airmen is scheduled to return from deployment on Sunday, Feb. 19.

  • Mobile app takes flight at 916 ARW

    The 916th Air Refueling Wing recently launched a free mobile application available for download via smartphone. The application opens new channels of communication for Airmen and the local community and is available to anyone with access to Android or iOS. The software also provides members of the

  • AF Reserve celebrates 20th anniversary as major command

    The Air Force Reserve is celebrating 20 years as a major command this month. On Feb. 17, 1997, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman presided over a ceremony in Washington, D.C., that established Air Force Reserve Command as the Air Force’s ninth major command. Prior to that date, the

  • Active, Reserve components assemble to become Total Force FSS

    The 349th and 60th Force Support Squadrons have always had a strong partnership; on March 6, the two units will form a union in a shared location as the Travis Air Force Base Total Force Support Squadron.This transition came about as a directive from Headquarters Air Force, said Maj. Melissa

  • Appearance standards change

    Air Force dress and appearance standards were updated Feb. 9.Updates included changed language and new authorizations per a memorandum attachment published by Lt. Gen. Gina M. Grosso, Headquarters U.S. Air Force manpower, personnel and services deputy chief of staff.

  • Red-Tailed Hawks swoop in for C-17 training

    The Red-Tailed Hawks are a youth flying club chartered by the Black Pilots of America, and paid a visit to 446th Airlift ‘Rainier’ Wing to learn more about the C-17 Globemaster III.