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AFRC News

  • Former 419th reservist to compete in Warrior Games

    A former reservist in the 419th Fighter Wing is set to compete in the 2014 Warrior Games competition Sept. 28 to Oct. 4 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Tech. Sgt. Andrew Evans served in the wing's 67th Aerial Port Squadron for 10 years before being medically retired in June. Evans suffered spinal

  • Air Force's birthday a celebration of the Total Force

    As we celebrate the Air Force's 67th birthday, we also commemorate the diverse group of airmen who are the engine of our service--Active Duty, Guard and Reserve.Our Reserve Component is a powerful manifestation of the finest American qualities.  It is an organization of ordinary working people who

  • Rydholm nominated for second star

    Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced today that the president has made the following nomination:Air Force Brig. Gen. Derek P. Rydholm has been nominated to the rank of major general. Rydholm is currently serving as director, plans, programs and requirements, Headquarters Air Force Reserve

  • Air Force Reserve announces senior leaders changes

    The Chief of Air Force Reserve announced the following Senior Leader actions Sept. 19:Maj. Gen. Gary M. Batinich, from Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, to Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of Air Force Reserve, Headquarters United

  • Airman comes home after 62 years

    ""We never expected it -- it's a miracle," said Mary May, as she watched the dignified arrival of her brother's remains, U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. William Irving Turner at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, New York, Sept. 18.The Niagara Falls ARS Honor Guard conducted the arrival, and a

  • Alaska F-22 pilot delivers jet to Reno Air Races, makes race debut in T-6

    Lt. Col. Kevin Sutterfield, an Air Force Reserve F-22 pilot, made his race debut during the 51st Annual National Championship Air Races in a1942 AT-6 Texan during the competition in Reno, Nevada, Sept. 10-14."It's a real privilege to fly these amazing aircraft and to be part of this legendary

  • Air Force Reserve, Army units collaborate on World War II chapel renovations

    Turning a World War II-era chapel into an Environmental Education and Conference Center here has connected Washington National Guard's 176th Engineers and 446th Airlift Wing Citizen Airmen in a unique way.It was a chance for Army and Air Force components to collaborate on a project outside of combat

  • State of Air Force Reserve discussed at AFA

    Senior Department of Defense and industry leaders gathered at the Air Force Association's 2014 Air and Space conference and technology exposition Sept. 15 to discuss the future of the Air Force and Air Force Reserve.More than 5,000 U.S. and allied-nation Airmen, corporate and media representatives

  • Reserve SF teams up with Army in Operation Brass Boa

    The 934th Security Forces Squadron teamed up with the Army's 34th Combat Aviation Brigade Sept. 3 to hone their combat skills and practice for scenarios they might encounter in future deployments.'Operation Brass Boa' started with security forces members flying to the Arden Hills Army Training Site