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AFRC News

  • A hero's tail

    Courage comes in many shapes and many sizes. Combat search-and-rescue helicopter pilot, Maj. Mike Brasher, 920th Rescue Wing, recently brought this pint-sized hero covered in fur for a visit to see some old friends, her fellow crewmembers.Now 13-years-old, Katrina became the mascot of the 920th

  • Furloughs hurt workers, local economy, Westover mission

    Congressionally-mandated furloughs of more than 700 civilians locally and some 680,000 Department of Defense civilians worldwide began July 8 and are scheduled to continue through September. Civilians here are required to take 11 days of unpaid leave between July 8 and Sept. 30, resulting in a 20

  • Stay connected with social media without sacrificing career

    Engaging in social media can be a positive experience that entertains, keeps people connected and allows opinions to be expressed on a wide variety of topics.In some cases though, social media can ruin personal reputations or careers, and create an open window for criminals to access personal

  • Airman receives Purple Heart 8 years after injuries

    Col. Jeffrey Macrander, 920th Rescue Wing commander, presents Tech. Sgt. Kellen Grogan, 920th Security Forces Squadron squad trainer, the certificate to accompany his Purple Heart medal at a commander's call March 3, 2013 at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Grogan was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds

  • Kirksey takes to skies in F-16 familiarization flight

    Chief Master Sgt. Cameron B. Kirksey, Air Force Reserve Command command chief master sergeant, climbs in the back seat of an F-16 for a familiarization flight with Col. Donald R. Lindberg, 10th Air Force vice commander, here July 12.View the slideshow.

  • GEICO award nominees sought

     Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2013 Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Awards.The annual awards recognize enlisted members from all military service branches, including active duty, Guard and Reserve, for their contributions to military and civilian

  • Sequestration impact looms despite resumed flying operations

    Air Force leaders announced July 15 that flying training would resume at numerous units, bringing an end to the three-month halt that resulted from the budget sequestration reductions. Congress approved a $1.8 billion reprogramming request that transferred money from several programs to pay for

  • 440th Airlift Wing trains with Canadians

    Members of the 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and the 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron had the unique opportunity to train with their Canadian counterparts in a medical exercise here, July 11-12. These very specialized medics provide care to wounded service members when they are being

  • Hagel speaks with Reservists during Joint Base Charleston visit

    Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel spoke with members of the 315th Airlift Wing here today as part of his tour of military bases in the Southeast United States.Senior Master Sgt. April Hamilton and 2nd Lt. Jason Foster represented the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron in the base's Air Force

  • AF encourages Airmen to be key part of SAPR solution

     In an effort to address the growing concern of sexual assault in the Air Force, the service has kicked off an initiative to give Airmen the capability for their voice to be clearly heard called "Every Airman Counts." "I believe Airmen are a key part of the solution to this," said. Maj. Gen.