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AFRC News

  • 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

  • Veterans honored at annual appreciation breakfast

    More than 400 people gathered at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum here recently for the 7th Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast.The event was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Denver Southeast to pay tribute and honor veterans for their service to the nation.Those in attendance

  • McConnell Reservists return from Southwest Asia deployment

    Several members of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group returned home today from a deployment to Southwest Asia.The returning Airmen arrived on three separate flights throughout the day, and were greeted on the flightline by a crowd of friends, family members, and fellow Airmen."It is

  • Reserve racer takes first, runner up in motorcycle racing

    An Air Force Reserve-sponsored racer assigned to the 931st Air Refueling Group took first place in one racing competition and runner-up in another category at the Professional Motorcycle Riders Association Series Race at Thunder Valley Raceway in Noble, Okla., May 18.Master Sgt. John Fitzpatrick,

  • Rescue Airmen support GPS satellite rocket launch

    Reserve Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., supported the successful launch of an Atlas V rocket May 15 at 5:38 p.m. EDT from Space Complex 41.The rocket launched with the first GPS satellite since 1985. The satellite will provide precision navigation and timing to U.S.

  • Command recognizes 446th Airlift Wing's chapel program as best in 2012

    It's a challenge trying to keep a team focused and effective while serving under three different leaders with three different leadership styles in one year. The 446th Airlift Wing's Chapel staff, however, was focused and effective enough to earn the 2012 Air Force Reserve Outstanding Chaplain Corps

  • Students learn about Homestead's environmental attractions

    Students from Homestead, Fla.'s Air Base Elementary Green Team got a chance to learn about the environment during a base tour here May 13. The environmental tour was conducted as an educational experience for the school's Green Team in conjunction with Earth Day. The team includes more than 25