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AFRC News

  • Flight surgeon lands the big one

    A 68-foot Hatteras, named the Iona Louise swayed gently as it sat 150-miles south of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. A light breeze, low chop and clear skies were just what the doctor ordered on June 6 as the sun broke the horizon for a day of enjoying a relatively new hobby of sport fishing. Col. (Dr.)

  • Brothers flying in sister services

    When it comes to the word "wingman," brothers Kurt and Arthur Bruggeman have taken it to a new level. U.S. Air Force Major Kurt Bruggeman, assigned to the 414th Fighter Group at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., and U.S. Marine Corps Major Arthur Bruggeman, currently attending the U.S. Naval War

  • Reserve Command major awarded Bronze Star Medal

    Major Jonathan Whittaker, Air Force Reserve Command Force Management branch chief, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony here July 29.Maj. Gen. Richard S. "Beef" Haddad, AFRC vice commander, presented the medal to Whittaker during the Directorate of Logistics commander's call.

  • McConnell Total Force team completes bike ride across Iowa

    Several members of Team McConnell were among more than 35,000 cyclists participating in the 42nd Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), July 20-26.  Members of the U.S. Air Force cycling team took part in the more than 400 mile ride across the state, including a Total Force

  • Air Force Reserve Command delays inactivation of 815th Airlift Squadron

    The Air Force Reserve Command announced Monday the delay of the inactivation of the 815th Airlift Squadron here. The 815th AS, referred to as the "Flying Jennies," is a tactical airlift unit in the 403rd Wing. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 called for the transfer of 10 C-130J

  • Peterson C-130 facility earns energy, environmental design award

    The 302nd Airlift Wing's newly constructed C-130 Operations Squadron facility was awarded recognition as a Silver-level certified Leader in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED building during a presentation by the Army Corps of Engineers here July 22.LEED is a set of rating systems for the

  • Niagara Airmen shine during Salute to Service Week

    Members of the 914th Airlift Wing participated in an Air Force Salute to Service Week at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, an event that ran from July 25-27, 2014.Representatives from various base agencies attended the three-day event that showcased some of the 914th Airlift

  • Colorado, Tennessee employers honored for supporting Air Force Reservists

    J.G. Management Systems, Inc., of Grand Junction, Colorado, and Shofner Vision Center of Nashville, Tennessee, are among 15 recipients of the 2014 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the Department's highest recognition given to employers for exceptional support

  • Chaplain candidates inspired by tour of JBSA-Lackland

    Eighteen Air Force chaplain candidates visited the Gateway to the Air Force here to learn how Airmen begin their military careers. The stop was one of five on the candidates' tour of Air Force installations.  The Air Force Chaplain Candidate Program allows seminary and other professional religious