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AFRC News

  • Westover airlifts 26 tons of aid to Nicaragua

    A training mission this month doubled as a humanitarian relief effort for Reserve Airmen from the 439th Airlift Wing, Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts Thirteen Airmen delivered 26-tons of cargo to Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport in Nicaragua, June 10. This Denton Amendment

  • An 'Honored' Flight

    Nineteen Korean and two World War II Veterans returned home to Wichita, Kansas, to a hero's welcome, including a display of gratitude from family and community members as well as more than 40 McConnell Airmen, June 13, 2014. The veterans had traveled together to Washington, D.C., as part of the

  • Reservists renew bond with Desert Storm AC-130A gunship

    It's been more than 23 years since Maj. Gen. Richard S. "Beef" Haddad and his copilot, Col. Randall Bright, flew No. 55-0014 on a combat mission over the "Highway of Death."On June 12, they boarded the AC-130A gunship again - this time at the Robins (Ga.) Museum of Aviation where the aircraft is on

  • McConnell Reserve pilots and KC-46: Ready for take off

    With the arrival of the new KC-46 Pegasus tanker on the horizon, many McConnell Air Force Base Reserve pilots are already well acquainted with the new airframe.Several traditional reservists within the 18th Air Refueling Squadron work regularly as commercial pilots and are already qualified by the

  • AF Reserve announces senior leadership changes

    Lieutenant General James F. Jackson, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, has announced the following senior leader actions. Major Gen. Mark A. Kyle, 22nd Air Force commander, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, will be reassigned as director of Air, Space and

  • Reserve squadron's training program preserves theater expertise

    When Col. James Kovac talks about the Korean theater of operations, Air Force leadership listens.That respect from top brass has been earned. Kovac, a traditional reservist with the 701st Combat Operations Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, has accumulated 18 years' military experience,

  • Arizona pararescue units conduct mass casualty drill

    Airmen from the 305th and 306th Rescue Squadron's trained to respond to a mass casualty medical emergency scenario here during the June Unit Training Assembly weekend. The training provided pararescemen (PJ's) and HH-60G Pave Hawk aircrews an opportunity to enhance their abilities to work

  • Security forces train to face active shooter situation

    In an active-shooter incident, most people instinctively run away to stay safe. The men and women of the 482nd Security Forces Squadron here take a different course of action. They are trained to put themselves in harm's way to neutralize the target, protect innocent bystanders, and aid the

  • Commander visits Youngstown

    Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, chief of Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, traveled to Youngstown ARS June 7 to take a firsthand look at the 910th Airlift Wing during its monthly unit training assembly. During the visit, the general met with Airmen, learned more about the

  • Chaplain candidate: 'I do it for the Airmen'

    For Airmen aspiring to become chaplains, it takes a lot of time and effort and their dedication to the men and women in uniform. Second Lt. Scot Kerns, 460th Space Wing chaplain candidate, can attest to that.His time at the Air Force Academy opened his eyes to the need for someone to turn to for