Beale reserve combat ops squadron to demonstrate capabilities at Key Resolve

When 7th Air Force kicks off the annual Key Resolve command post exercise this spring, a team of Air Force reservists from the 713th Combat Operations Squadron will sidle up with the numbered air force staff for a test drive of sorts. A one-of-a-kind reserve unit assigned to the 940th Wing here, the

Students harness education during Total Force fall protection course

Citizen Airman February issue available online

The February issue of Citizen Airman magazine is now available online.The issue features stories on changes to the Transition Assistance Program, a plumber who is on track to achieve his dream of becoming a C-17 pilot, members of the command band spreading cheer to troops in Afghanistan, recovery

Academy grad, reservist suits up for Super Bowl

An Air Force Academy graduate and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver arrived in New Orleans Jan. 27 for Super Bowl XLVII.Chad Hall, an Air Force reservist, was signed to the 49ers practice squad Nov. 27 for scout team duty, wearing No. 14. He was released Dec. 14 as the team juggled its active and

Reservists help restore historic South Florida fort

Retired and active Air Force Reservists gathered at Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park to participate in a maintenance project for the National Park Service. Fifteen active, six retired reservists and one civilian contractor from the 482nd Civil Engineer Squadron set up shop at Fort

Westover commander, wife nominated for O'Malley Award

The Air Force Reserve Command announced Monday the nomination of Westover's wing commander and his spouse in recognition of their service and dedication to the military.Command officials notified Col. Steven Vautrain, and his wife, Katie, that they are the command's nominees for the 2013 General and

Future doctors visit Luke Reserve wing

Midwestern University fourth year medical students learned about the benefits and rewards of joining the Air Force during a visit here Jan. 28."These seniors are about to embark on their residencies," said Master Sgt. Michael Langdon, 944th Fighter Wing Medical Recruiter. "It is the perfect time to

Alamo Wing honorary commanders receive lesson on C-5 maintenance

Fifteen 433rd Airlift Wing's honorary commanders received a tour of the C-5A Galaxy aircraft and saw the wing's maintenance mission first hand Jan. 18. The honorary Commanders began their tour at the 433rd Maintenance Squadron's Propulsion Branch surrounded by mammoth C-5A engines.Col. Charles

Projecting capability, Alaska F-22s 'drop' in on Combat Hammer, Archer

During the December Combat Hammer and Archer exercises at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., active duty and Reserve F-22 pilots were able to employ weapons on ground and air targets using the Increment 3.1 upgrade.Combat Hammer, a weapons system evaluation program sponsored by the 86th Fighter Weapons

AF Reserve announces revised force structure actions

Air Force Reserve Command is moving forward with force structure changes authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2013.In response to concerns raised by state governors and Congress regarding the FY13 President's Budget submission - and subsequent Congressional marks placing