Nov. 14, 2014 Reserve Command senior leaders address issues during Hill visit Air Force Reserve Command's top leaders visited the 419th Fighter Wing here last week to learn more about the unit's Total Force partnership with the active duty 388th FW and for an update on the F-35 program, which will be fully online following the delivery of the first aircraft in late 2015.Lt.
Nov. 14, 2014 Barksdale reservist among first to receive Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal (NDOSM) for the first time to 25 Airmen during Air Force Global Strike Command's 2014 Global Strike Challenge, Nov. 5.James approved the award in May with the intent of recognizing Airmen for their
Nov. 12, 2014 Senior leaders, Airmen gather to focus on mobility mission More than 1,400 Air Force senior leaders and Airmen from across the mobility enterprise attended the 2014 Airlift/Tanker Association and Air Mobility Command Symposium from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in Nashville, Tennessee.The symposium gathered total-force Airmen and civilians, community leaders, and
Nov. 12, 2014 McConnell Airman saves two children from burning vehicle As his eyes scanned the scattered debris on I-35, Senior Airman Caleb Holman had a sinking feeling in his chest. A feeling that was confirmed when his glance made its way to the overturned vehicle on the side of the road.Holman, then a member of the 931st Security Forces Squadron, was on his way
Nov. 10, 2014 Re-elected congressman visits McChord Field One of his first orders of business for newly re-elected U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, 10th District, was a visit with the 446th Airlift Wing.The Congressman, who introduced the Servicemembers Opportunity Act (which ensures military can use the financial securities given by the Servicemembers Civil Relief
Nov. 10, 2014 Saluting our veterans The 911th Airlift Wing honors a salute to all of our veterans this Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, 2014. Veteran's Day became a national holiday in 1938, originally being called 'Armistice Day' to honor American veterans of World War I; the name was changed to Veteran's Day in 1954 to honor American
Nov. 10, 2014 A debt of gratitude for our veterans past and present Veteran's Day is set aside to remind us to think about the sacrifices and service of our veterans. From the Revolutionary War to the current conflicts, men and women from all walks of life have shared the common bond of their oath to defend this nation...no matter the danger or the enemy. And for
Nov. 9, 2014 Outstanding contributions result in national award A member of the 482nd Fighter Wing here was selected as the Recruiter Service Personnel Support Person of the Year at the Recruit National Awards Banquet.Master Sgt. Jennifer Trimble, chief of career development for 482nd Force Support Squadron here, was recognized for the outstanding contributions
Nov. 7, 2014 AFRC leadership tours Luke Reserve unit Airmen from the 944th Fighter Wing demonstrated their capabilities, voiced genuine concerns, and asked questions of two Citizen Airmen who could shed some light.Lt. Gen. James "JJ" Jackson, Air Force Reserve Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Cameron B. Kirksey, AFRC command chief, visited and