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AFRC News

  • WW II Vet presented overdue medal at Dobbins ceremony

    An 89-year-old World War II veteran was surprised by a special treat and members of his family during the 94th Airlift Wing commander's call Jan. 10. U.S. Army Air Corps Staff Sgt. William Hughey and his wife of 50 years were invited to the January unit training assembly as a special guest. What he

  • Florida reservists welcome civilian employers during bosslift

    Civilian employers of Air Force Reservists and members of the state Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve committee took flight aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker for a firsthand look at an air-to-air refueling mission during the 927th Air Refueling Wing Bosslift, Jan. 10.The bosslift began with a

  • Rescue reservists support Space-X rocket launch

    Wing reservists supported the successful launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule from Space Launch Complex 40 at nearby Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 4:47 a.m Jan. 10..The Dragon capsule contains supplies bound for the International Space Station, which is orbiting more than 200

  • Mental fortitude: the key to Airpower

    As American combat operations are scaled back in different operating areas in the middle-east, U.S. Servicemembers are encouraged by senior leaders to stay ready for anything; which means staying both physically and mentally fit.The base fitness center here accommodates the physical fitness demands

  • Dobbins community bids farewell to deployers

    Tears were shed and hugs were given as more than 150 Airmen from the 94thAirlift Wing prepared to depart this week for a deployment to Southeast Asia.Before they departed, members of the unit held a ceremony to honor the Airmenand their families for their sacrifices.Maj. Gen. Stayce Harris, 22nd Air

  • Dobbins community bids farewell to deployers

    Tears were shed and hugs were given as more than 150 Airmen from the 94th Airlift Wing prepared to depart  this week for a deployment to Southeast Asia.Before they departed, members of the unit held a ceremony to honor the Airmen and their families for their sacrifices.Maj. Gen. Stayce Harris, 22nd

  • Credit available for officers serving in strategic joint environments

    Reserve officers who have served in a joint environment at the strategic level may apply for joint service credit through the Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center's Joint Officer Management program."By having joint qualified officers in the Air Force Reserve, we are able to deploy or work in

  • Grissom leads the way with LEDs

    This north central Indiana base became the first Air Force base to transition its aircraft mass parking area lights from a high pressure sodium light source to a cost-efficient light emitting diode, commonly known as LEDs.The idea for the project began after a tornado knocked down one of the light

  • The Post 9/11 GI Bill: how to apply, transfer benefits

    Editor's note: this process applies to Air Force Reservists only. Members of the Air National Guard should refer to their retention office for information on how they can apply, transfer benefits.The Post 9/11 GI Bill is a great benefit for Reservists to use when they, or a family member, wish to

  • Reserve PJ's among Mackay Trophy honorees for meritorious flight

    In the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum, in the sameexhibit hall with Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis and the WrightBrothers' 1903 flyer, under a case of protective glass, stands a massive silvercup, lined in gold, atop a three-tiered mahogany pedestal.The pedestalis