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

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

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

Air Force Fitness Management System slated for upgrade

Active-duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard officers and enlisted members who want to maintain copies of their pre-July 2010 fitness records need to access the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS) and save or print their records by Dec. 30, Air Force Personnel Center officials said

926th Wing, two ops groups activated at Nellis, Creech

The 926th Group was redesignated as the 926th Wing during a ceremony here Dec. 5. Later in the day, the 926th and 726th Operations Groups were activated at Creech AFB, Nevada.Consisting of 13 squadrons, the 926th WG includes more than 1,300 reservists integrated with active duty Air Force units at

22 selected for AF Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment command

Twenty-two lieutenant colonels and lieutenant colonel-selects have been tapped for Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) detachment command, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Dec. 10.The officers selected for AFROTC command were among 53 candidates identified by the

Air Reserve Forces Policy Committee changes leadership

Maj. Gen. Jane Rohr ushered in new era of leadership when she took the reins of the Air Reserve Forces Policy Committee at a meeting here. Rohr, the Air Force Space Command's mobilization assistant to the commander, is succeeding Maj. Gen. Thad Martin, Connecticut adjutant general.In addition, Maj.

Air Force Reserve helps to fill AFMC leadership roles

Air Force Materiel Command is embracing the total force concept as it relies on Reserve assets to fill key leadership roles at the headquarters.The command selected Maj. Gen. Catherine A. Chilton to serve as director of its Air, Space and Information Operations directorate. She will be in place

Reservist receives award from U.S. Attorney General

Special Agent James P. Colraine, a captain in the Air Force Reserve, was honored in Washington, D.C. Oct. 16 by Attorney General Eric Holder for his efforts supporting the nation's counterterrorism efforts.Colraine was awarded the Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Furthering the Interests

Fort Worth aerial porters tackle Tunner training