McConnell Reservist reaches air refueling milestone

A McConnell Reservist has reached a career milestone that was more than 24 years in the making. Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lewis, a refueling boom operator assigned to the 931st Air Refueling Group recently passed 6,500 flying hours while at the same time tallying his 1,500th mission. While the numbers

Security Forces deploy to support Eager Lion

Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker visits Whiteman

Airmen from the 442nd Fighter Wing met former NFL star and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker at the Ozark Inn here May 21."You have no idea how much I respect what it is you all do," Walker said. "You all are the reason why America is as great as it is."Walker explained how he had dreams of

Reserve wing ready to assist with wildland fires

Reservists and active duty Airmen from the 302nd Airlift Wing recently completed their 2014 aerial firefighting training held May 16-20 here. The certification and re-certification of the aircrews ensures the wing will be ready to respond with their Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped

Ceremony marks 14th Intelligence Squadron activation

A ceremony marking the official activation of the 14th Intelligence Squadron was held at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center May 17. The 14th Intelligence Squadron is part of the latest intelligence transformation initiative by the Air Force Reserve Command and will create a unique

Satellite Phone increase technology for Hurricane Hunters

On Oct 12, 1974, six airmen were preparing their WC-130H to fly into Typhoon Bess. The last time anyone ever heard from the 54th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron "Typhoon Hunters" was when their position was radioed in to Clark Air Force Base at 10 p.m. 400 miles northwest of the coast of the

National Guard (in Federal status) and Reserve activated as of May 13

The Army National Guard announced this week a decrease in activated National Guard members, while the Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve announced an increase of National Guard members and activated reservists. The Army Reserve announced

Dover Reserve wing hosts IRR muster

The 512th Airlift Wing hosted a muster for more than 170 Air Force Individual Ready Reserve members May 17 at the base theater.No longer performing their Air Force jobs, these individuals are IRR members because they still have time remaining on their statutory military service obligation or they

Congressman tours MAFFS unit, thanks Airmen

AF Academy football coach visits Reserve wing