Protecting a 'legacy'

Barksdale to begin A-10 transfers

The 917th Fighter Group here will start transferring its 24 A-10C Thunderbolt II jet aircraft to other units beginning April 8 as part of force structure changes authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2013.The official transfers will start with three aircraft. One A-10C will

Reserve tanker crews help Galaxy pilots progress

Reservists from the 18th Air Refueling Squadron here are contributing to the future of Air Force mobility.Since November, the 18th ARS, the 931st Air Refueling Group's only flying squadron, has provided aerial refueling support for student pilots during seven of the last 10 of business efforts for

CSAF and CMSAF spouses tour Barksdale Starbase

AF Reserve puts chief orientation course on hold

The Chief Orientation Course taught at the Professional Development Center here has been cancelled until further notice due to sequestration budget cuts, according to Air Force Reserve Command personnel officials. The orientation course is a perquisite for promotion to Chief Master Sergeant in the

AF Reserve Command announces aviation resource management awards

Air Force Reserve Command announced the winners of the 2012 outstanding Aviation Resource Management Awards April 1.The winners are:Senior NCO of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Stephanie D. Gillis, 94th Airlift Wing, 94th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga.NCO of the Year:

AF Reserve Command announces 2012 Airfield Operations Awards

Air Force Reserve Command announced its 2012 Airfield Operations Award winners April 1.The winners are:Unit Award:Airfield Management Facility of the Year: 934th Operations Group, Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station, Minn.Airfield Operations Flight Complex of the Year: 440th Operations Support

AF Reserve Command announces enlisted aircrew award nominees

Air Force Reserve Command announced its nominees for the 2012 U.S. Air Force Henry E. "Red" Erwin Outstanding Enlisted Aircrew Member of the Year Award March 19.The nominees are:Senior NCO: Master Sgt. David M. Adkison, 97th Intelligence Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.NCO: Tech Sgt. Michael S.

Airman's pre-deployment story leaves a mark

When Senior Airman Jeremy Goss stood up during a Yellow Ribbon event to reflect on why he joined the military, his story brought home a special meaning of serving this country to one of the support staff.The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program is a Department of Defense effort to promote the

Air Force reservists, retirees eligible for TRICARE healthcare programs

TRICARE has affordable healthcare programs available for all Air Force Reserve retirees - including "gray-area retirees" and actively-participating Air Force reservists, no matter what orders they are on.Reservists who retire before age 60 are eligible for TRICARE Retired Reserve coverage while they