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AFRC News

  • March bolsters Nepal earthquake relief efforts

    Airmen here sprang into action when the U.S. Agency for International Development's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance activated an elite search and rescue group to deploy to Nepal in support of earthquake emergency rescue operations."I received a call from my duty officer around 5 p.m.

  • A-10 pilot reflects on Jabara Award

    Going back to where it all started can be nostalgic for many. Going back to your roots, your "Gateway to the Air Force," to be recognized for a prestigious award as the aircraft you fly roars over your head, can be filled with many emotions, according to one Air Force member.Capt. Kyle "Scrum"

  • AFRC salutes its public servants

    “Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.” - Margaret Chase SmithFor almost 30 years, the first week of May has been designated as Public Service Recognition Week. This year, May 3rd starts the week-long

  • Citizen Airmen conquer Savage Race

    Blue-smoke filled the air near the starting line as music pounded out heavy bass beats echoing throughout the muddy field. A man with a megaphone shouted out for dance challengers in the center of a crowd jumping up and down. The clock ticked down to the start of the next leg of the 25-obstacle,

  • Rescue warrior's spouse awarded for volunteerism

    It's widely known that spouses are the military's backbone. Sight unseen they take care of the homefront singlehandedly while their spouse serves near and far.However, one spouse has been able to shift her support into a more visible role within a local Air Force Reserve unit alongside her

  • Reserve intel unit reaches operational capability

    The Air Force Special Operations Command's Reserve intelligence squadron recently reached its initial operational capability here.The 28th Intelligence Squadron declared IOC approximately two months ahead of schedule, according to Maj. Elisabeth Applegate, the squadron's assistant director of

  • Military City U.S.A. cheers Alamo Wing

    The 433rd Airlift Squadron continued its tradition of participating in the City of San Antonio's 66th Annual Fiesta Flambeau Parade, April 25, 2015.The wing joined "America's largest illuminated night parade" according to event officials. The " Alamo Wing" members absorbed admiration from over

  • Hurricane teams promote preparedness in Caribbean

    The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters and a team of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters visited two Mexican and five Caribbean cities April 20-25 as part of the annual Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour.The CHAT, a joint effort between NOAA's National Hurricane Center and

  • MacDill reservists reminisce on life changing event

    April 27 is just another day for most, but for some reservists of the 927th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., it means a little more. On April 27, 2008 due to recommendations by the Department of Defense to the Base Realignment and Closure Commission, the 927ARW was relocated from

  • Team Dover supports Nepal earthquake relief

    Sixty-nine members of the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team await takeoff on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Dover Air Force Base, Del., April 26, 2015. The specially trained team and approximately 70,000 pounds of their supplies are deploying to Nepal to assist with rescue