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AFRC News

  • McConnell Reservist saves fellow Airman

    When 1st Lt. Craig Van Praag made his way into the food court at the BX here yesterday afternoon, his mind was mostly on what he'd be having for lunch. However, his thoughts quickly changed when he noticed something that didn't seem quite right"I saw an individual that appeared to be choking," said

  • McChord aeromedical evacuation Reservists back from deployments

    About 30 Air Force Reservists from the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron who returned from deployments around the globe celebrated with friends and family at a "welcome home" barbecue here, Oct. 3.Most of the Reservists, who supported Operation Enduring Freedom, have served on deployments

  • Ohio medical units participate in disaster response exercise

    The 445th Airlift Wing, in coordination with the Wright State University National Center for Medical Readiness, conducted an emergency disaster response training exercise here and at the Calamityville collaborative training and research facility in Fairborn, Ohio, Sept. 9.The exercise was conducted

  • Electronic payments required for TRICARE reserve premiums

    To avoid losing coverage, beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check need to switch to an electronic form of payment before Jan. 1, 2013. Starting next year, TRICARE will only accept TRS and TRR monthly premium payments using

  • New Zealanders wowed by Team McChord airpower

    Thousands of New Zealanders visited the Christchurch International Airport for a chance to get a glimpse inside the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, which deployed to Christchurch from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sep. 29 in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2012.Airmen from the 62nd

  • Nellis Reservist receives Air Force level award

    A member of the 706th Fighter Squadron was recently named the Air Force's Air Reserve Component Aircrew Flight Equipment Senior Noncommissioned Officer of 2011.Master Sgt. Kevin Younger is a full-time reservist integrated into the Regular Air Force's 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron here as

  • Luke Reserve medical unit teams up with Mayo Clinic Arizona

    The 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron achieved a readiness milestone here Sept. 9 when the Mayo Clinic Arizona agreed to form an educational affiliation with the unit.The partnership will allow doctors, nurses and medical technicians from the 944th ASTS to train with one of the world's premier

  • Motorcyclists maintain health, fun, safety

    Senior Master Sgt. Darin Wesoloski and Tech Sgt. Andy Ford enjoy working on $36 million, 4,500 horsepower C-130H Hercules aircraft here. Their fun meters, however, peak when they ride their motorcycles. The Citizen Airmen with the 910th Maintenance Squadron have been motorcycle enthusiasts since

  • McConnell Reservist honored by Golden Knights, Thunderbirds

    It had been a long time since Senior Airman Andrew Shirling had attended an air show."The last time I went to one, I was a little kid," said Shirling, a crew chief assigned to the Air Force Reserve 931st Maintenance Squadron, part of the 931st Air Refueling Group here. "I remember seeing the Army

  • Alaska Reserve unit stands up Security Forces Squadron

    The 477th Security Forces Flight reached a new milestone when it transitioned to a squadron under the 477th Fighter Group here March 1. Once the squadron reaches fully operational capability in 2015 the squadron will deploy as a unit. Until then they will be supporting their active duty counterparts