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AFRC News

  • Command media contest results announced

    Three offices and 26 individuals earned first-place awards in the 2013 Air Force Reserve Command Media Contest.The top entries were announced March 11 by Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, AFRC commander. The public affairs competition featured 317 Web, print, graphic, still photo and broadcasting entries

  • 445th AW provides vital support to 655th ISGR

    The 445th Airlift Wing keeps a rigorous schedule flying and supporting nine C-17s, aeromedical evacuation missions, and maintaining operational readiness. In Sept 2013, the wing began the additional task of supporting the newly-activated 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group. The

  • AFRC announces 940th Wing to gain KC-135s

    The Department of Defense budget request for fiscal year 2015 includes a major change for the 940th Wing here. The Air Force Reserve Command confirmed today that proposed changes for the Air Force Reserve structure include the addition of eight KC-135R Stratotankers to the reserve wing's mission

  • Defense budget proposal includes big changes for Tinker reserve units

    Proposed Air Force structure changes resulting from the Department of Defense fiscal 2015 budget could result in big changes to reserve units here. If enacted into law, the DOD budget request would direct an increase of four KC-135R Stratotankers to the 507th Air Refueling Wing and inactivate the

  • Challenging rescue mission provides inspiration for children's book

    A challenging, multi-day mission in the backcountry of Alaska tested the limits of one U.S. Air Force rescue team and provided the inspiration for a unique, nonfiction children's book. During the summer of 2010, the Alaska Air National Guard was tasked to rescue a family after their plane

  • Agustin's promotion brings on new assignment

    Col. Roy-Alan Agustin's selection to brigadier general is also bringing about a change in job.  His was one of several general officer assignments announced by the Air Force chief of staff March 7.Agustin, Air Force Reserve Command civil engineer and deputy, Installations and Mission Support

  • Defense budget proposal affects Air Force Reserve units

    The Department of Defense budget request for fiscal 2015 includes a number of proposed changes for the Air Force Reserve.If enacted into law, the DOD budget request would increase the number of Reserve fighter wings equipped with F-16 fighters, create a classic associate B-1 bomber group, increase

  • 440th Force Support Squadron is Reserve nominee for Eubank Award

    The 440th Force Support Squadron was recently named the Air Force Reserve Command nominee for the Air Force 2013 Major General Eugene L. Eubank Award.The Eubank Award is presented annually to recognize excellence at small bases where less than 5,000 Airmen are assigned. The force support squadrons

  • Youngstown C-130 fleet reduced

    With little fanfare, the 910th Airlift Wing said goodbye to a member of the family. Recent Air Force structure changes eliminated four C-130 Hercules tactical cargo transport aircraft from the wing's Primary Aircraft Inventory (PAI). Two of the aircraft were on loan to the C-130 training facility in