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AFRC News

  • Westover "Port Dawg" runs Boston Marathon for Martin Richard charity

    When the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing killed 8-year-old Martin Richard and injured his sister, mother and hundreds of others, people from across New England, and the country, stood at the ready to support in any way they could. Sadly, in such situations, most can only show solidarity by silently

  • Niagara supports WAREX

    Airmen from the 914th Airlift Wing were tasked with loading equipment on to a transient C-17 aircraft here April 24 bound for a joint exercise in which they will also participate.Members of the 30th Aerial Port Squadron uploaded an all-terrain forklift and other equipment needed to support U.S.

  • Military customs and courtesies reminders

    While going through basic military training, Air Force customs and courtesies become engrained into the minds of young Airmen entering the service. However, as time goes by, it is not uncommon for some of those basic practices to slip from mind and be forgotten.Since etiquette and professionalism is

  • Air Force Reserve kicks off Patriot Warrior at Grissom

    While most maps place Grissom in the heart of the Hoosier state, to more than 500 Air Force reservists from around the United States, it is now located in a foreign nation and has become the tip of the spear for ongoing wartime operations. While scenario may be fictitious, the work being

  • UFC competitors visit McChord for annual Fit Tour

    UFC Fit Coach Mike Dolce and former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin challenged Airmen and Soldiers during a fitness workshop at the Wilson Fitness Center May 3.The event, sponsored by Air Force Reserve Recruiting, was incorporated into this year's Ultimate Fighting Champion Fit Tour. "We

  • Trnka takes command of Beale reserve wing

    The men and women of the 940th Wing gathered here May 4  to render a final salute to Col. Kevin Cavanagh as he handed off command of the wing to Col. John Trnka, Jr. Col. Donald Lindberg, 10th Air Force vice commander, presided over the change of command. He praised the wing's achievements over the

  • Passport to Adventure gives kids an inside look at 440th

    The children of 440th Airlift Wing members got to experience some of what it takes to drive the airlift mission every day during a Passport to Adventure event May 3. Members from maintenance, security forces, the fabrication shop, flight equipment, aeromedical evacuation, and operations participated

  • Pope Field Airmen complete inaugural All-American marathon

    Two reservists from the 440th Airlift Wing here competed in the inaugural All-American Marathon at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 4. "On All-American freeway, they had pictures of fallen soldiers set up in a long row," said Master Sgt. Thomas Yurchak, non-commissioned-officer-in-charge of supply

  • Reservist chasing dreams to become Air Force Marathon runner

    Balancing the demands as a full-time college student and a commitment to the Air Force Reserve provides plenty of challenges for many young citizen Airmen today. But a crew chief with the 440th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here, strives for even more - to earn a spot on the Air Force Marathon

  • SecAF, AFRC commander visit Westover

    The Patriot Wing hosted Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Lt. Gen. James Jackson, Chief of Air Force Reserve, May 2.The Air Force selected Westover as one of several bases Secratary James visited in the northeastern United States to gain a better understanding of the Total Force