Reservists use innovative training to help rebuild in Tennessee

Nearly 50 Airmen traveled to Fayetteville, Tenn. in May to rebuild part of the Riverside Christian Academy campus after tornadoes devastated the town of Fayetteville, Tenn. last year. The school suffered hundreds of lost trees and damage to several structures prompting civil engineers from Luke Air

Barksdale unit dedicates room for WWII Airman

You've probably seen him around base, but never took notice, unless he became an obstacle standing between you and your destination. He might seem unaware of his surroundings, but only because he's focused on each step, which is short, unsteady, and at 91, he's not the image of grace and vitality.

Ride like you're invisible

Lt. Col. Clinton Burpo was in trouble.Just moments earlier he had been midway through his commute to work, riding his bicycle along the same route he did every morning.Without warning, something slammed into him from the side, knocking him off his bike and onto the pavement. He suddenly found

AF Assistant Vice Chief of Staff visits Wright-Pat Reservists

FedEx receives award for support of 477th FG

FedEx Chief Pilot Bryan Bailey and Robert Maxell FedEx operations manager were each presented with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve awards at a ceremony at the FedEx headquarters in Anchorage June 8. Brad Miller, Employment Support Specialist, presented Bailey with the Patriot Award for his

Smiles reward medics on humanitarian tour

Forty-seven Citizen Airmen from the Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard put smiles on the faces of more than 10,000 patients in this island nation in May.The Airmen worked up to 15 hours a day for two weeks to provide non-stop medical, dental and optical care during the Medical

Cleared for take off

Luke Reservists entertains with Tops in Blue

Tops In Blue, the United States Air Force's premier entertainment group, took center stage at the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, June 5.  Among the entertainers was some "hometown" talent -- Senior Airman Joleen Dedmon, a dental assistant in the 944th Medical Squadron.  The 29-member

Reserve spouses, civilian employers fly high

Dobbins thanks, educates employers during Employer's Appreciation Day

Employers of Dobbins Air Reserve Base Reservists were given an extensive orientation of what exactly doing the mission entails during the 94th Airlift Wing's annual Employer Appreciation Day June 2.The day started with a presentation by Col. Timothy E. Tarchick, 94th AW commander, highlighting the