NASA taps Global Hawk pilots for 'Post Gen' research

Pilots with remotely piloted aircraft experience don't exactly grow on trees - not yet anyway. When the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's newest research project required unmanned aerial systems expertise, the federal agency turned to one of the only sources of RPA pilots in the

Pope Field Airman represents Reserve on Air Force volleyball team

Staff Sgt. Melissa Deardorff has been an Air Force reservist for over four years and serves as a flight medic with the 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. The self-proclaimed military brat comes from a family of service members and her love of volleyball began while her family was stationed in

Reservist assists, honors WWII WASPs at Rose Bowl Parade

They say that birds of a feather flock together. And the same could often be said for females in the aviation field. The bond some servicewomen experience is so strong, in fact, that it can span more than half a century.Such is the case for Senior Master Sgt. Gina Louis, a production supervisor with

300 reservists receive warm welcome home

2014 Guard, Reserve Factsheets now available

The 2014 Guard & Reserve Factsheets are now available. The comprehensive guide to the Reserve Component contains the following information: Contact total Force Service Center Air Reserve Personnel Center Mission & Vision Personnel Services Delivery myPers Applications and Services

Youngstown welcomes WWII vet, family for Gift of a Day

The 910th Airlift Wing welcomed a World War II veteran and his family for a special tour here, Feb. 2. The event was conducted at the request of Crossroads Hospice in Green, Ohio, as part of their Gift of a Day program.According to Krystal Beckelhimer, the hospice's Gift of a Day coordinator, the

DOD honors Grissom firefighters for heroism

With paint boiling off walls and carpet melting beneath, a house engulfed in flames can only be described as hell on earth, and yet some run toward hell's inferno to save lives. Two such men, Capt. James Jones and Aaron Sundheimer, both Grissom Fire Department firefighters assigned to GFD's Rescue

Air Force introduces Volume 8 of Portraits in Courage

The Air Force released its eighth volume of Portraits in Courage, highlighting three teams and thirteen Airmen for their honor, valor, devotion and selfless sacrifice in the face of extreme danger to themselves and others. "Our Airmen are faced with situations like this each and every day around the

Security Forces commander awarded Bronze Star

The 315th Security Forces Squadron commander here was awarded the Bronze Star Feb. 9 for his leadership and involvement while engaged in ground operations in and around Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.Maj. Shawn M. Swarz earnedt the fourth highest combat decoration a military member can receive for

McChord Reservist's 12th Man spirit changes child's life

The spirit of the 12th Man has thrilled and united everyone in the Pacific Northwest on the Seattle Seahawks' road to victory this year, so much so, that one 446th Airlift Wing reservist went out of his way to make a young "12" he had never met before feel like a part of the team.Tech. Sgt. Shawn