McConnell reservists will be among first to operate KC-46A

Air Force officials announced today McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., as the preferred alternative for the first active duty led KC-46A main operating base. "We are proud that our Total Force McConnell Airmen have been entrusted with this new mission and are confident in their ability to bring the new

Team McConnell helps Oklahoma tornado relief efforts

Individual Ready Reserve muster screening at Tinker cancelled

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced that due to the devastating tornado that touched down in Moore, Okla., the Individual Ready Reserve Muster Screening, scheduled for June 8 at Tinker AFB, Okla., has been cancelled. Individuals required to attend were originally provided reporting

McChord reservist earns silver at Copper River Salmon event

Rock stars have a stage. Golfers have a green. Olympic weightlifters have a platform. Master Sgt. Robert Shulman, 446th Force Support Squadron sustainment services flight manager, McChord Field, Wash., has a kitchen.Not just any kitchen, Shulman, who has spent his entire 30-plus year Air Force

Kirksey selected as AFRC command chief

A reservist with 25 years of military service has been selected as the next command chief master sergeant for Air Force Reserve Command. Chief Master Sgt. Cameron B. Kirksey, currently the command chief for the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., replaces Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen

Homestead racks up savings through Every Dollar Count$

As Airmen across the Air Force are brainstorming to make the most of the Air Force dollar during the Every Dollar Counts campaign, Homestead Air Reserve Base also continues focus on fiscal responsibility. The goal of the campaign is to address the Air Force's short-term fiscal realities while

Tinker units assists in search for tornado victims

Nearly 250 members of the Oklahoma National Guard, as well as members of Tinker Air Force Base are assisting with victim search and security in Moore, Okla., where a tornado left at least 24 dead, authorities said.The twister hit Monday, May 20, about 3:15 p.m. CDT, just three miles south of Tinker.

Home team honors reserve rescue pilot

Baseball was the furthest thing from Maj. Rod Stout's mind when dodging bullets and flying rescue missions in Afghanistan. But the familiar sights and sounds of America's pastime filled the air May 16 when Stout was honored by the Brevard County Manatees during a special game-time ceremony.The

McConnell tankers complete C-5 schoolhouse support

The 931st Air Refueling Group completed a business effort supporting the 433rd Airlift Wing, May 11-17.The 931st ARG team comprised of aircrew from the 18th Air Refueling Squadron and crew chiefs from the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, supported two days of aeromedical evacuation training for

Massive tornado hits near Tinker AFB

A powerful tornado touched down about three miles south of Tinker AFB hitting the town of Moore, Okla., May 20.The 507th Air Refueling Wing Crisis Action Team was activated and initiated accountability of all personnel assigned to the wing. The governor called up state National Guard troops to