National Geographic documentary series features AF combat rescue

Guardian Angel Airmen like those assigned to the Air Force Reserve's 920th Rescue Wing here, will be featured in a new National Geographic Channel series premiering Feb 18.The six-episode television documentary "Inside Combat Rescue," explores Air Force combat search and rescue in Afghanistan

McChord Reserve unit moves into new home

With the slice of a red ribbon, Citizen Airmen with the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron here celebrated the inauguration of their new home in Hangar 12 Feb. 9.Originally, they shared Bldg. 691 with the 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron. However, packing two squadrons with more than 300 Reservists

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USAA learns about Alamo Wing's flying, training, maintenance missions

Employees from local insurance giant USAA's Mortgage Division visited the 433rd Airlift Wing to learn more about the "Alamo Wing's" flying, training and maintenance missions Feb. 7.Following a short greeting and wing mission briefing by Col. Jeffrey Pennington, 433rd AW commander, guests traveled to

OPSEC is that ubiquitous enemy

Keep it hush-hush, on the QT, close to the vest, under wraps, but above all, maintain Operations Security.OPSEC is that ubiquitous enemy, constantly looking over your shoulder, constantly trying to peek behind the curtain. But it's also the ally, the precious gem that, when preserved, delivers a

Command announces Public Affairs Communication Excellence Awards

Air Force Reserve Command announced the winners of the 2012 Public Affairs Communication Excellence Awards Feb. 8. Winners, by category:Outstanding Communication Field Grade Officer (O4-O5) Award - Lt. Col. James Bishop, 439th Airlift Wing, Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass.Captain Bradley R. Schuldt

Western region recruiter excels in accessions

Just as a track star battles exhaustion to be the first to the finish line, a 446th Airlift Wing recruiter strived to conquer all obstacles she faced in her career last year. By going above and beyond expectations, she earned one of the top awards in recruiting for Fiscal Year 2012.Master Sgt.

Rising temperatures create challenges for Deep Freeze missions

 A team of 35 McChord Airmen supporting operations in Antarctica face new challenges during the final rotation of the 2012-2013 Operation Deep Freeze season. Airmen from the 446th and 62nd Airlift Wings form the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and fly the C-17 Globemaster III on resupply

Texas reserve dental squadron works to brighten students smiles

Three 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron Airmen spoke to over 120 kindergartners at Cable Elementary, a Northside Independent School District school, located in an economically-challenged area of San Antonio on Feb. 7.The dental assistants conducted three presentations which were welcomed by the

College cash available for Airmen

Many new Airmen cite education benefits as a top incentive for choosing to serve, yet hundreds of thousands of dollars in Air Force college money go unused every year.Tuition assistance is one education benefit that Airmen can use to offset the cost of higher learning. The Air Force Reserve provides