Charleston reservists score with humanitarian aid mission to Guatemala

The National Football League wasn't the only organization busy this Super Bowl weekend. Reservists from the 300th Airlift Squadron here traveled more than 2,700 miles to deliver about 77,000 pounds of cargo to a children's hospice facility in Guatemala Feb. 3.The mission involved a C-17 Globemaster

Hill fighter squadrons train with Marines

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 466th Fighter Squadron and 421st Fighter Squadron practice air-to-sea maneuvers over the Pacific Ocean Jan. 25 near Miramar Marine Corps Base, Calif. The F-16s flew and trained in support of the Marines Integrated Training Exercise 13-1. Marines

Local veteran gets promoted to honorary general

Four years ago, Fred Kubli Jr., received a rare and distinguished recognition of becoming an honorary colonel and commander of the 910th Airlift Wing. Col. (Hon.) Kubli Jr., was recognized again and promoted to honorary brigadier general by Brig. Gen. Brian E. Dominguez, 910th AW commander Feb. 3"I

Mass casualty exercise tests Charleston responders

When the Airman walked into the clinic there were no immediate signs of distress; however, it didn't take long before his demeanor changed and chaos soon erupted. With a phone in one hand, and a semi-automatic pistol in the other, the last thing he said walking out the front door of the clinic was

Niagara artist donates time, talent

Lewiston, N.Y. resident Ted Dodds has been documenting Niagara's rich history for the past 20 years through his heraldic painting and illuminating manuscript.In 1992 Dodds was asked by friends if he could use his unique artistic talents to produce an honor roll for 328th Airlift Squadron personnel

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