Nov. 3, 2014 Homestead pioneers emergency communications kits, joint exercise The 482nd Communications Squadron here pioneered a joint base recovery exercise designed to shape the way communications squadrons throughout the Air Force Reserve respond during emergencies."We're really proud to be the first base to plan and hold a joint base recovery exercise. We want to show
Nov. 3, 2014 Reserve unit breaks ice on new Air Force inspection program In the pre-dawn calm of a November morning, 433rd Airlift Wing members gathered outside Building 828 donning personal protective gear and preparing for transport to fictitious "Camp Bramble" to initiate Operation Ice Breaker.Operation Ice Breaker marks the dawn of the newly revamped Air Force
Nov. 3, 2014 Pittsburgh named best command installation Cheers erupted from the crowd as the 911th Airlift Wing commander delivered the news to more than 1,200 Airmen gathered for a commander's call Nov. 1.Col. Jeffrey A. Van Dootingh enthusiastically announced that Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station was the Air Force Reserve Command's
Nov. 3, 2014 Reservists train special operators in AC-130U Special operations reservists are now training active-duty Airmen in the AC-130U.Majors Francis Poindexter and David McGourin, 5th Special Operations Squadron, fill instructor roles for the active duty formal training unit, the 19th Special Operations Squadron. The new training program began in
Nov. 2, 2014 Reservists help save a life Falling back for daylight savings gives everyone an extra hour of sleep. For two service members in particular, this extra hour played a part in helping them save a life.Senior Master Sgt. Travis Stickels, 442d Force Support Squadron Superintendent and acting First Sergeant, helped a female car
Nov. 2, 2014 TSP mistakes could cost money The phrase "plan for the worst and hope for the best" is often used when referring to retirement savings, but for many hopes are placed in the hands of others with little planning, often resulting in retirement losses.Each year federal employees and military members contribute to Thrift Savings
Nov. 1, 2014 Departing Key spouse coordinator stresses importance of volunteers As the mother of five children, wife to an active duty and then Air Force Reserve Airman, and co-owner of a family business, Elizabeth Jones knows firsthand the challenges facing military spouses and their families and the positive difference support can make.Jones, 302nd Airlift Wing Key Spouse
Oct. 31, 2014 815th AS provides support for Operation Southern Strike A large mechanical whir fills the back of the C-130J as the back ramp doors begin to slowly open like a pair of iron jaws. Chief Master Sgt. Troy Peltier, a loadmaster with the 815th Airlift Squadron at Keesler, turns to the 25 paratroopers from the Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment