Aug. 6, 2012 Reserve answers call for additional MAFFS aircraft in Boise The U.S. Forest Service has modified its request for assistance for the MAFFS-equipped C-130s. The new request, received late yesterday, tasks an additional two C-130s using Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems, to assist with fires in the Rocky Mountain area.The two aircraft from the 302nd
Aug. 6, 2012 Ohio Reserve unit competes for culinary award A bevy of white aproned 445th Services Sustainment Flight members were scurrying between two buildings, their portable kitchen and a serving tent preparing lunch for 60 Airmen at the base's warfighter training center July 14.The occasion for Services was not just to fulfill the appetites of 445th
Aug. 5, 2012 McConnell Reservists hone combat skills The sun is just peeking over the horizon, the clouds streaked with soft tinges of red and pink as a group of heavily armed, camouflaged Airmen stealthily and slowly make their way through a dense undergrowth. As they approach a clearing, the lead Airman drops to a knee and scans the horizon,
Aug. 4, 2012 Larson assumes command of McConnell Reserve group Col. Mark S. Larson assumed command of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group in a ceremony held here today.Larson replaced Col. William H. Mason, who has served as commander of the 931st since July 2011. Mason has been assigned to serve as commander of the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint
Aug. 3, 2012 AF Reservist finishes 4th in 2012 Summer Olympics An Air Force Reserve captain from Colorado finished fourth during the fencing competition at the 2012 London Olympics August 1.Air Force Reserve Capt. Seth Kelsey earned the best finish since 1956 for a U.S. men's individual epee fencer at the Olympic Games. Kelsey is a logistics officer with the
Aug. 2, 2012 Tuskegee Airmen unit emblem officially recognized During the 41st Annual Tuskegee Airmen Convention Col. Bryan Radliff, 477th Fighter Group commander announced that the Chief of Staff of the Air Force had officially recognized the insignia used by the 477th Bombardment Group, a Tuskegee Airmen unit, during World War II. In a letter to the Tuskegee
Aug. 2, 2012 McChord Reserve aircrew using iPads for quicker information access Reserve aircrews in the 446th Airlift Wing won't be using their fingertips to flip through thick technical orders to increase their knowledge anymore. Instead, they will be drawing them across touch-screens on light and handy electronic tablets.Air Mobility Command purchased about 300 Apple New
Aug. 2, 2012 Fort Worth civil engineers learn land navigation Traditional Reservists and air reserve technicians from the 301st Civil Engineer Squadron participated in land navigation training at Fort Wolters, Texas, July 23. Master Sergeant Jose L. Guajardo, 301st CES Emergency Manager NCO in change and Combat Readiness evaluator, coordinated this training as
Aug. 2, 2012 Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. announce Military Awards winners The winners of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Military Awards were announced at the 41st Annual Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. convention here Aug. 1. The TAI Military Awards recognizes four servicemembers annually who have logged continuous achievements which parallel the spirit, goals and ideas of the Tuskegee