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Jan. 12, 2017
AF changes policy on limiting ADOS orders of pregnant reservists

The Air Force has changed its policy of automatically limiting or curtailing the orders of pregnant members of the Air Force Reserve serving on Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS) orders at 34 weeks of pregnancy.
Jan. 12, 2017
New DoD program provides support to service members, their families

The Department of Defense launched a new call and outreach center called the “BeThere” Peer Assistance Line, which offers confidential peer support to active duty service members, National Guardsmen, reservists and family members through 24/7 chat, phone and text.
Jan. 11, 2017
Reservists pilot multi-billion dollar spacecraft solo for first time in decade

For the first time in more than 14 years, the 8th Space Warning Squadron and their sister squadron, Detachment 1, 8th Space Warning Squadron provided a full Air Force Reserve crew to man the Space-Based Missile Warning System here Jan. 7.As the classic associate unit to 2nd SWS, the 8th SWS
Jan. 11, 2017
Arizona Air Force components collaborate

The Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command joined forces during a Joint Medical Operational Training Initiative exercise. The bench mark event took place here, Jan 7, at the home of the 161st Air Refueling Wing.
Jan. 10, 2017
459th to represent AFRC in Presidential Inaugural Parade

The 459th Air Refueling Wing is scheduled to participate in the Presidential Inaugural Parade, Jan. 20.
Jan. 10, 2017
Citizen Airman's lifesaving actions unknowingly impacts fellow reservist’s family

Senior Airman Fuentes, a supply technician at MacDill Air Force Base and a critical care nurse at a hospital in Clearwater, Florida, saved the life of a patient that unbeknownst to her, was the brother of a fellow Air Force Reservist.
Jan. 10, 2017
AF evolves policies to access more talent, maintain high standards

The Air Force announced new policies on dress and appearance with regard to tattoos, as well as changes to service medical accession policy Jan. 9.
Jan. 8, 2017
Mom, RV adventurer makes Air Force Reserve Rescue history

Individuals start businesses, build monuments and create beautiful artwork to gain recognition and to kick start their own legacies. However, sometimes people do amazing things that were never a part of their agenda to begin with.Citizen Airman Maj. Jennifer Orton is one of those people. Most days
Jan. 8, 2017
Military member creates larger-than-life animal character to save kids’ lives

Move over Mickey Mouse, Carl the Safety Bear is here to spread a message of goodwill and spotlight safety in Seminole County. With animal memes exploding all over the internet and a famous mouse at the forefront of Florida’s most-visited destination, it only made sense for the Seminole County
Jan. 7, 2017
Active-duty commander leads 79th ARS

Lt. Col. Joseph Wall became one of only a handful of active-duty officers to command a reserve unit. As he took charge of the Citizen Airmen of the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, he promised transparency, competence and a commitment to excel by leveraging their combined experience and talents.

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