Dec. 16, 2014 DOD Spirit of Hope Award ceremony Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the Department of Defense Spirit of Hope Award to military and civilian honorees during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Dec. 12.
Dec. 16, 2014 Florida aeromedical teams train to bring wounded heroes home When most think of a hospital, a spacious high-tech brick and mortar multi story building comes to mind, but for the men and women of the 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron here, their "hospital" gives a whole new meaning to the slogan "come fly the friendly skies. "These highly trained
Dec. 16, 2014 Dobbins reservists support Wreaths Across America at Georgia National Cemetery Thousands attended the Wreaths Across America event at Georgia National Cemetery here Dec. 13 to honor American veterans.Georgia National Cemetery is the second national cemetery in Georgia and the 123rd in the national cemetery system. A private citizen donated the 775-acre site to the National
Dec. 16, 2014 Homestead has best fitness, food programs in command The 482nd Force Support Squadron was selected as Air Force Reserve Command's best fitness and food programs of the year.As the Fitness and Sports Program of the Year, the Sam Johnson Fitness Center received a $4.5 million renovation and was previously awarded the Air Force Reserve Command's Fitness
Dec. 16, 2014 Reserve colonel awarded Airman’s Medal for rescue Recognizing Col. Richard Poston for his act of heroism, Lt. Gen. David L. Goldfein, the director of the Joint Staff, presented him with the Airman’s Medal Dec. 10, in a ceremony held at the Pentagon.
Dec. 16, 2014 Keesler reservists bring a holiday surprise Playing Santa Claus for the less fortunate might not be on Master Sgt. Spring Winter's resume, but she said it will be forever written into her memory and soul.More than 60 boxes of donated toys, clothes, art supplies and medical supplies streamed into the lobby of the Queen Louise Children's Home,
Dec. 16, 2014 Keesler hosts Reserve officers for development course The 403rd Wing hosted 40 Reserve officers from across the nation who attended the Air Force Reserve Command's Junior Officer Leadership Development course here Dec. 11-14.The course is for lieutenants and captains and focuses on leadership, career development, and force management, said Maj. Costau
Dec. 15, 2014 Reserve supports NASA's Orion for future human deep space missions The U.S. Air Force Reserve's 920th Rescue Wing provided Eastern Range support for NASA's successful launch of their Exploration Flight Test-1 mission as a United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket ignited into space with the Orion spacecraft atop it from Launch Complex 37 at 7:05 a.m. Dec. 5.Rescue
Dec. 15, 2014 Reserve colonel makes swift water rescue, awarded Airman's Medal As then-Lt. Col. Richard Poston came around the bend while biking on the Mount Vernon Trail off Gravelly Point July 6, 2013, he could see something floating out in the water, but couldn't quite make out what it was.He continued down the path, only to have his recreational bike ride interrupted by a
Dec. 12, 2014 IMA leads on the links, wins sixth international gold medal For most, a day on the links is a way to pass the time. For Maj. Linda Jeffery, her passion for golf builds diplomatic relationships with foreign militaries.Jeffery, an individual mobilization augmentee to the Air Force Pacific Command's exercise division, is a long-time member of the U.S. Armed