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AFRC News

  • Keesler partners with local aviators on Gulf Coast

    The 403rd Wing Safety Office partnered with local civil aviation agencies Friday at Stennis International Airport for the second annual Military and General Aviation Safety Day.More than 130 participants flew in to the airport in 30 different types of aircraft. Several safety briefings were given to

  • Fighter wing commanders autograph F-35A bound for Hill AFB

    Col. Bryan Radliff, 419th Fighter Wing commander, and Col. Lance Landrum, 388th FW commander, toured Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, Texas, last week for an inside look at production of the F-35A Lightning II. During their visit, the colonels autographed the wing of the first operational

  • Intelligence unit to activate at Wright-Patt

    A ceremony marking the official activation of the 14th Intelligence Squadron will take place at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center May 17 beginning at 2 p.m.The squadron is part of the latest intelligence transformation initiative by the Air Force Reserve Command. The 14th IS will create

  • TInker NCO is command's top fire officer for 2013

    A fire fighter with the 507th Civil Engineer Squadron here received the 2013 Air Force Reserve Command Military Fire Officer of the Year award May 4.Colonel Brian S. Davis, 507th Air Refueling Wing commander, presented the award to Master Sgt. Michael D. Bilharz during the May commander's call. The

  • March wing, Travis aircrew haul in awards

    The Air Force Reserve Command announced two 2013 Air Force Association awards May 9. The 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March Air Reserve Base, California; and the aircrew of Lt. Col. Todd Hegy, 312th Airlift Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California, won AFRC Outstanding Reserve Flying Wing Unit Award

  • Reserve F-22 pilots fill integral role during Red Flag Alaska 14-1

    Red Flag Alaska 14-1 kicked off Monday with a Reserve F-22 pilot leading the entire strike force as an exercise mission commander. "As mission commander I am responsible for coordinating the efforts of each individual package," said Maj. Shane Bohlman, 302nd Fighter Squadron F-22 pilot. "This

  • Florida, Texas Reservists return from deployment, reunite with families

    Dozens of family members eagerly awaited the early morning return of their loved ones at the Sam Johnson Fitness Center May 9. More than 200 personnel from the 482nd Fighter Wing and the 301st Fighter Wing arrived here after completing a joint, eight-month deployment to Afghanistan.During their

  • Hurricane Hunters prep for tropical storm season

    The 2013 tropical storm season was uneventful compared to previous years for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, flying the least amount of weather missions since the 1960s.This year, one of the country's premier forecasting teams at Colorado State University are predicting another quiet

  • Keesler reserve wing 'installs' new command chief

    "You are charged to continue to perpetuate our traditions, our customs and our courtesies. From this day forward, we expect you to enhance the image and prestige of the noncommissioned officer corps."-- First paragraph of the Chief's Charge Newly promoted Chief Master Sgt. Christopher L. Barnby