Air Force cracks down on protected information

Using a new capability, the Air Force is cracking down on the unencrypted transmission of protected information and violators could find themselves locked out and in hot water. Recently, the Air Force started using technology that specifically looks for protected critical unclassified information in

MAFFS relocating to Arizona tanker base

Alaska Reservists cope with furlough

As the first week of civilian furloughs begins July 8, some Air Reserve Technicians, or ARTs, have taken pre-emptive steps to avoid the financial crunch the furlough will place on their family's finances.   After working his eight-hour day as the 477th Communications Flight superintendent,

Alaska reservists get muddy for recovery

Reserve members from the 477th Fighter Group took part in the second annual event known as the "Mud Run." The 5-kilometer course featured mud and water pits as well as swampy terrain and climbing walls for each runner to navigate over or through. The event raised more than $50,000 for Anchorage

Commander's podcast 9 - joint officer management

According to Air Reserve Personnel Center officials, the deadline for Air Force Reserve officers to apply for joint credit is Sept. 30, 2013. After this date, the Joint Qualification System will only accept joint service for the prior 12 months from the date of application.Click on the video to hear

Forest Service repositions MAFFS aircraft to Arizona

The U.S. Forest Service, through the National Interagency Fire Center here, has directed the repositioning of military Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System aircraft from Colorado Springs, Colo., to Mesa, Ariz. "The weather and progress on the ground have helped us in the Four Corners region." said

Forest Service repositions MAFFS aircraft to Arizona

The U.S. Forest Service, through the National Interagency Fire Center here, has directed the repositioning of military Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System aircraft from Colorado Springs, Colo., to Mesa, Ariz."The weather and progress on the ground have helped us in the Four Corners region." said

Travis takes command of Moody reserve unit

Col. James Travis took command of the 476th Fighter Group in a change of command ceremony here June 23.The 476th FG, a geographically separated unit of the 442nd Fighter Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., is an A-10 Thunderbolt II classic-associate unit comprised of approximately 220 Citizen

Wingman Toolkit promotes healthy, balanced lifestyle

As members of the military family we all deal with stress. Work, relationships, and money are just a few examples of the things that are on our minds every day. Reservists have the additional responsibility of balancing civilian and military careers. Everyone deals with it differently though.

SECDEF visits with 302nd Airlift Wing members

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel met with Air Force Reserve members June 28 on the Peterson Air Force Base flightline during the secretary's visit to Colorado Springs, Colo. Hagel met with maintainers and aircrew members from the 302nd Airlift Wing who were involved with Rocky Mountain aerial