Congress reviews Air Force's readiness at House hearing

The top leaders from the Air Force's active and reserve components were on Capitol Hill to provide statements and answer questions regarding their fiscal year 2014 budgets and force readiness April 24 .Representative Rob Wittman, (R-Va.), chairman of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee,

San Diego Padres GM, former MLB players enjoy C-5 simulator 'flight'

A small contingent of Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres management and former MLB players visited here April 24 with the assistance of an Alamo Wing honorary commander.Bill Gerlt, the assistant general manager of the San Antonio Missions baseball team, is also the 433rd Airlift Control Flight

New class bringing positive change to Niagara PT scores

Those feeling a sense of dread about fitness testing here are finding a bit of relief through a fitness regimen created by a 914th Airlift Wing first sergeant.The routines are a mix of traditional and untraditional exercises that keeps participants on their toes. Discussions about the class have

The Inspection team you've never heard of

The 1st Aviation Standards Flight is a small team of reservists performing critical inspections to ensure aircraft take off and land safely, not only at Tinker Air Force Base, but locations all over the globe. The 24-member flight, located at the Federal Aviation Administration center at Will Rogers

Colorado reservists ready for wildland fire season

Despite the winter-like weather, Colorado Air Force Reservists and their active duty counterparts were re-certified April 19-23 here to respond to wildland fires.The 302nd Airlift Wing, the Air Force Reserve's only organization with the aerial fire fighting mission, held its annual Modular Airborne

Homestead welcomes new U.S. citizens

Eight people from seven countries took the oath of allegiance and were transformed into U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony here April 23. The group of new U.S. citizens also consisted of current members of the U.S. armed forces as well as veterans. Presiding over the ceremony, Col. Elwin

Tough Texas mudders rise from Holloman soil

Utah reservist honors Boston bombing victims at SLC Marathon

Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Gill, 419th Operations Group, honored victims of the Boston Marathon bombing at the Salt Lake City Marathon April 20 by carrying a large American flag for the duration of the race. The Air Force Reservist said the marathon was a tough race, both physically and

All in a snow day's work at ARPC

The Air Reserve Personnel Center snow removal team clear the sidewalks and parking lot here April 23 to ensure the safety of employees and visitors coming to the ARPC building. Buckley Air Force Base had delayed reporting due to ice and snow accumulation. 

Alamo Wing honorary commanders enjoy Lackland Fiesta Military Parade

Eight honorary commanders assigned to the 433rd Airlift Wing braved unseasonably cool and breezy weather to join Col. Jeffrey Pennington, 433rd AW commander, at one of Fiesta 2013's military festivities April 19.Due to the recent sequestration and scarce funding, the parade was combined with Joint