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AFRC News

  • Reservist gives 'gift of life' to Air Force civilian

    A Reserve Airman with the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston did something to start her New Year that she never imagined she'd be in a position to do - she saved someone's life.By an interesting series of events Master Sgt. Stephanie Kimbrell, logistics plans craftsman with the 315th

  • ARPC members win AF-level awards

    The deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services recently announced the 2013 award winners for the A1 community.Two of the winners are from the Air Reserve Personnel Center:Staff Sgt. Matthew Faini - Operational Level Force Support Reserve Component NCO of the YearTech. Sgt. Amy Burum

  • Denton mission sends Westover C-5 on delivery to Nicaragua

    The spacious cargo bays in Westover's C-5B Galaxies are normally used to ferry military cargo, but a mission in late Janaury had one massive airlifter headed in a different direction, loaded with humanitarian aid.The mission was part of the Denton Amendment Program, which allows for Department of

  • Airman wears two uniforms

    Being in the Air Force Reserve gives Airmen the opportunity to serve their country while following their dreams to become just about anything in life. For some, the dream might be to be an actor or a musician, but for one 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight Airman, who is

  • Chief Chat: Promotion changes, special duty selection

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody spoke of upcoming promotion changes, the developmental special duty selection process and misuse of social media during his third worldwide CHIEFchat at the Defense Media Activity here March 12.CHIEFchat is a recurring initiative, designed to give

  • Andrews KC-135 refuels new F-35 fighter jet

    An F-35 Lighting II fighter jet from the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., over the plains of Texas, March 12. The tanker met with the fighter jet at 27,000 feet in the air for an aerial

  • How do your supplements stack up

    As fitness continues to be in the limelight, many folks who work out use supplements to help them get stronger. Airmen are reminded to always use caution when taking supplements as they could affect your health. Some supplements may even be illegal for military personnel to use. For information

  • AFRC command chief visits with Andrews reservists

    Air Force Reserve Command Chief Master Sergeant Cameron B. Kirksey visited members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing to gain first-hand insight on daily operations, March 14-16.In order to advise Lt. Gen. James "JJ" Jackson, Air Force Reserve commander, on all enlisted matters concerning the health,

  • Reserve components show net decrease in activations this week

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

  • DoD announces recruiting, retention numbers for FY14

    The Department of Defense announced today recruiting and retention statistics for the active and reserve components for fiscal 2014, through January 2014.All four active service components met or exceeded their numerical accession goals for fiscal 2014, through January.Army -- 17,002 accessions,