A place to belong

Staff Sgt. Ruta Shibeshi is an Airman in the United States Air Force Reserve.What sounds like a job title to most, to Shibeshi has meant family, friends and a place to belong.In July of 1986, a more than decade-long civil war continued to rage in Ethiopia. By its conclusion in 1991, the fighting

AFRC names Lessons Learned Military Professional of the Year

Whiteman reservists conduct combined response exercise

Security forces, firefighters, explosive ordnance disposal specialists, emergency management and bioenvironmental engineers from the 442nd Fighter wing engaged in a large scale emergency response exercise here, Sept. 21.This exercise was the first to combine these emergency responders in a single

CMSAF Cody visits Keesler Air Force Base

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody visited with Airmen of the 403rd Wing, 81st Training Wing and 2nd Air Force here Sept. 22-23.The purpose of the chief's visit was to thank Airmen, answer their questions and listen to their concerns.Cody visited various elements of 2nd Air Force and

433rd honorary commander facilitates ESGR letter of support

The leadership of Enterprise Holdings, Inc. and the Texas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve recently reaffirmed the company's commitment to support Citizen Warriors at its San Antonio regional office.Col. William Whittenberger, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, joined the Sept. 17 ceremony

McConnell reservists return from 120-day deployment

Proclamation recognizes employer support

President Obama signed a proclamation Sept. 19 declaring the National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week.The week of Sept. 21-27 recognizes the important contributions employers have made in supporting the military service of their National Guard and Reserve employees."Throughout our

Leaders sign Total Force Aircrew Management charter

Senior Air Force leaders signed a Total Force Aircrew Management charter Sept. 18, during the Aircrew Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III , Director of Air National Guard Lt. Gen. Stanley E.

403rd Wing hosts recruiting event for Airmen impacted by proposed deactivations

Approximately 120 personnel and leadership in the 403rd Wing and recruiters from Alabama and Mississippi participated in a recruiting event here Sept. 13.In March, the 403rd Civil Engineer Squadron was one of several Air Force Reserve Command units identified in the President's 2015 Proposed Budget

Hurricane season peaks during National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month; with severe storms and weather being a regular event in the lives of South Floridians, this month's focus is on hurricane preparedness to protect residents and their families before a storm.Hurricane season is June 1- Nov. 30 with the peak period from early