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

Reserve F-22 pilot flies son's letter to fallen Soldier father

MacAidan "Mac" Gallegos was only 5 when his father, Army Sgt. Justin Gallegos, was killed in Afghanistan in 2009. Not a day goes by that he doesn't think about him. On days like Jan. 24, his father's 31st birthday, he has found a special way to celebrate his birthday and honor his memory. "I wanted

Flournoy takes command at Air Reserve Personnel Center

Brig. Gen. John C. Flournoy, Jr., became commander of the Air Reserve Personnel Center here in a change of command ceremony Jan. 25.Flournoy became the 32nd commander when he assumed command from Col. Patricia S. Blassie in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, chief of the Air Force

ACC commander visits 917th Fighter Group

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McChord Reservist presents employer with ESGR Patriot Award

What seemed like the usual morning meeting at the Wal-Mart in Yelm, Wash., quickly turned into teary-eyed celebration when a 446th Airlift Wing Reservist, along with her squadron commander, presented an Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award to the store manager.Staff Sgt. Stefanie