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AFRC News

  • Charleston facility named after AF Reservist

    A 315th Airlift Wing building here was dedicated in honor of an Air Force Reservist Sept. 20.Building 416 was formally named the Master Sgt. Ronald A. Hall Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Facility in his memory and honor. Hall, who passed away in 2011, made significant contributions to the

  • Pope Field spouses take flight

    The 440th Airlift Wing sponsored a spouse flight aboard a C-130 Hercules here, Sept. 21.  About 50 spouses took to the skies to see first-hand what it is their reservists do supporting the wing's mission at Pope Field. "The goal is to have a nice introduction of the C-130 flying community and extend

  • Metal fabricators are wing's 'last line of defense'

    Tech. Sgt. Josh Dinger, a 440th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician here, blasts heavy metal music that echoes through the cavernous metal fabrication shop.  Hard riffs and screams reverberate off the concrete floor, steel roof and cinderblock walls as he intently uses denatured alcohol

  • 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