AF Reserve MAFFS C-130s, crews back in Colorado

Aircrews, maintainers and two Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped C-130 aircraft assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command's 302nd Airlift Wing returned  here July 7 after supporting aerial fire fighting operations for five days at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Ariz. The 302nd AW MAFFS

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

AF Reserve announces senior leader changes

Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, chief of Air Force Reserve, announced the following mobilization assistant changes July 8. Col. John M. Hillyer, from Political-Military Affairs Strategist, J5, Joint Staff, Washington, D.C., to mobilization assistant to the Director of Operations, Plans, Requirements and

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