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

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

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

Air Force Reserve top leaders visit with Hill reservists

Lt. Gen. James Jackson, chief of Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Kirksey, the AFRC command chief, meet with a group of 419th Fighter Wing Airmen for breakfast here today. The group discussed wing current events and various concerns or

Airmen join NBA stars to help vets

Reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing joined the Utah Jazz and other military personnel for a community service project at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City Thursday.The project was part of "Commitment to Service," a Defense Department initiative that brings service members and

McChord reservists deploy to Senegal to support Ebola fight

About 15 air transportation specialists from the 446th Airlift Wing here departed for Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 8, to support ground personnel for the campaign against Ebola, Operation Unified Assistance.The wing's Citizen Airmen from the 36th and 86th Aerial Port Squadrons have been active since early

Congressional staff delegates visit Florida's Reserve wings

Congressional staffers from six states participated in a tour showcasing Florida's Air Force Reserve wings and missions, Nov. 5-8.During the four-day tour, the congressional staffers from Washington D.C. visited four separate bases, received briefings by leadership from eleven different squadrons

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307th Bomb Wing sweeps Global Strike Challenge

The Air Force Reserve's 307th Bomb Wing swept the bombing competitions during the Air Force Global Strike Challenge here Nov. 5.  The event recognizes and celebrates the "best of the best" in technical and weapons system expertise in the bomber, missile and security forces areas.The 93rd Bomb

CMSAF Cody visits Minneapolis Reservists

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody visited Airmen of the 934th Airlift Wing and listened to some of their concerns during the Unit Training Assembly Nov. 1-2.  The chief and his wife, Chief Master Sgt. (Ret) Athena Cody, conducted an Airmen's Call and visited work centers where they