Dec. 8, 2023 482d Fighter Wing shines at RCG Awards with triple honors In a stunning display of excellence, the 482d Fighter Wing claimed significant honors at the prestigious 367th Recruiting Group (RCG) Awards. These awards recognize the exceptional efforts and achievements in various categories in Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC).The wing's team demonstrated
Dec. 7, 2023 Combined US, coalition force increase combat effectiveness during Indo-Pacific Virtual Flag exercise For the first time in the fourteen-year history of the Virtual Flag: Coalition exercise, integrated forces from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada fought against a peer adversary in a virtual Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. To increase combat effectiveness, the combined
Dec. 7, 2023 Joint exercise Distant Fury Stallion raises bar for combat rescue interoperability In an unprecedented undertaking four years in the making, Air Force Reserve Command’s 920th Rescue Wing completed Exercise Distant Fury Stallion 23 Nov. 27-Dec. 8, integrating combat search and rescue forces with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps-led Exercise Dawn Blitz Steel Knight. In
Dec. 6, 2023 Top DoD SAPR, Suicide Prevention Leaders Visit 4 CTCS On Nov. 5, the 4th Combat Camera Squadron proudly welcomed top Department of Defense leaders—Dr. Liz Clark, director of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office, and Andrea Bryant, acting deputy director of the DoD Sexual Assault and Prevention Response Office, as part of the unit’s annual suicide
Dec. 5, 2023 Enlisted Reserve Orientation Course sets up new reservists for success The 403rd Wing hosted its first Enlisted Reserve Orientation Course graduation for seven Airmen Sunday.
Dec. 4, 2023 FVSU grad assumes command of Force Generation Center A Fort Valley University graduate and native Georgian assumed command of the Air Force Reserve Command’s Force Generation Center, Monday -- with two words to wrap up his opening remarks.“Let’s go!” said Brig. Gen. Kelvin McElroy, who grew up in Macon. The ceremony took place in the Nugteren Hangar
Dec. 4, 2023 908th SFS on target with small arms training Defenders from the 908th Security Forces Squadron conducted small arms training Nov. 4, 2023, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The training helps ensure the defenders are tactically and technically proficient in their individual weapons systems.
Dec. 4, 2023 Retired HARB commander travels 1,300 miles to return one full year to Airman The military is known for its unique culture, a strong sense of brotherhood understood best by those who have served, and a language filled with jargon and acronyms that can be confusing to many.As someone who has served in the Air Force Reserve for a decade, I can attest to the challenges of
Dec. 3, 2023 Winter operations begin for 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Before the hurricane season had even ended, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron experienced their first taste of winter operations.While they’re known for their mission supporting the National Hurricane Operations Plan which involves flying into – not around, not over – severe tropical systems
Dec. 1, 2023 Reservist named one of 10 Outstanding Young Americans A Reserve Citizen Airman currently assigned to the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit is one of Junior Chamber International’s 10 Outstanding Young Americans for 2003.Maj. Julian Gluck received the award during a recent ceremony in Minneapolis.Since 1934, Junior Chamber