Aug. 21, 2023 Honorary commanders visit Tyndall Air Force Base Dobbins Air Reserve Base civic leaders visited Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 9-10 as part of the honorary commanders program, designed to expose community leaders to the Air Force mission.The visit to Tyndall AFB showcased additional missions and other aspects of the Air Force and Air Force
Aug. 18, 2023 Chaplain wins Indiana American Legion’s Military Person of the Year Chaplain (Maj.) Blake Campbell, a chaplain with the 434th Air Refueling Wing, won the Indiana American Legion’s Military Person of the Year in the Reserve Category, on July 8, 2023. The American Legion considers a military member’s professional career, community service, and family, as well as
Aug. 18, 2023 Hurricane Hunters depart to fly Hilary reconnaissance The Air Force Reserve “Hurricane Hunters,” assigned to the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, departed today to fly weather reconnaissance missions into Hurricane Hilary to collect weather data that improves National Hurricane Center forecasts.
Aug. 17, 2023 Air Force Reserve Command Continuous Process Improvement and Innovation (CI2) Impact Award Congratulations to the following Air Force Reserve Command Continuous Process Improvement and Innovation (CI2) Impact Award winners for the award period of 1 Oct 22 – 31 Mar 23: The Mountain Mover [Impact on Mission Readiness]Winner: 439th MXG Engineering Technical Assist Request Worksheet CCIP
Aug. 16, 2023 Exercise Patriot Medic sharpens chemical attack response Master Sgt. Julie Fuleky, a medical technician assigned to the 433rd Medical Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, and Capt. Ranieka Lee, a clinical nurse also assigned to the 433MDG, provide care for a patient during Exercise Patriot Medic at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, Aug.
Aug. 15, 2023 Air Force announces FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program Eligible regular Air Force aviators now have the chance to apply for the FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program.
Aug. 14, 2023 DoD announces inaugural innovation challenge on talent management The Talent Management Innovation Challenge encourages DoD military and civilian employees at all levels to submit promising talent management ideas with potential to make an impact across the Department in recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse force.
Aug. 14, 2023 Rare Air: 934 AW employers get a C-130 flight on Employers Day The 934th Airlift Wing hosted its annual Employers Day on Aug. 5, 2023. This occasion served as an opportunity for 934 AW Airmen to invite their civilian employers to a unit training assembly and for them to learn what their Citizen Airmen's role is in preserving freedom and security in America.
Aug. 11, 2023 39th Rescue Squadron conducts forward area refueling point with MQ-9 Reaper A 39th Rescue Squadron HC-130 Combat King II aircraft refueled an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle during a forward area refueling point training exercise in a simulated austere environment with the 65th Special Operations Squadron August 8. The 39th RQS operates HC-130J aircraft that carry out
Aug. 8, 2023 Brandon Act expedites mental health care referrals for Airmen, Guardians The Brandon Act is intended to help identify and get care for mental health concerns by making it easier to access – and required of leaders to take seriously – mental health support by referencing “The Brandon Act” when they need a referral to mental health services.