Air Force, Forest Service train for wildland fire season

Residents in the remote mountainous areas near the Pike San Isabel National Forest received a spectacular view of the underbelly of low-flying Air Force Reserve C-130s equipped with the U.S. Forest Service Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System. In preparation for the upcoming 2012 wildland

Electric, Environmental section make flying liveable

Most airplane passengers usually don't think much about the heating and cooling system on an airplane until those systems don't work. The total force initiative Electric and Environmental sections of the 22nd and 931st Maintenance Squadrons ensure KC-135 Stratotankers are adequately heated and

Reserve aerial spray unit prepares for firefighting season

Compliance inspections create a culture of readiness

Preparing for war is an ongoing mission at the 920th Rescue Wing here. To prove their readiness, reservists were met with a compliance inspection during the April drill training weekend.Rescue reservists were inspected on their compliance with the financial, legal and programmatic Air Force Reserve

Team McChord Reservist wins Citizen-Soldier award

Receiving tributes is the last thing on Staff Sgt. Ralph Godinez's mind when he submerges himself in community service activities. In his eyes, seeing the results of his efforts is more than enough appreciation. However, fellow Airmen in his Reserve unit felt his efforts needed to be shared, so they

Niagara contributes to Earth Day

As millions of people around the world observe Earth Day April 22 this year, the Air Force is challenging every member of the Air Force family to do their part to conserve natural resources, minimize waste and prevent pollution.For its part the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station has in place a robust

Every day is Earth Day as Alaska Reservists minimize carbon footprint

In an effort to save money and be kinder to the environment Reservists assigned to the 477th Fighter Group have been utilizing Share-A-Van, a carpooling venture sponsored by Anchorage's Public Transportation Department."My dad rode a van for about 15 years until he retired," said Tech. Sgt. Joseph

Air Force outreach programs strive to build long term relationships

Engineering and aerospace students from Williamsville East High School toured the base April 19 as part of the Recruiting after Next/Community Outreach program designed to build relationships between the Air Force and prospective applicants not yet age qualified to enlist."Normally a recruiting

Airman back in uniform after 18 years

Senior Airman Tracy Coleman began her Air Force career in a Delaware mall in 1986 at age 19. She separated in 1991 and never thought she'd again be wearing the uniform 18 years later as a reservist in the 419th Fighter Wing.Coleman now serves as a health services manager in the 419th Medical

Alaska Raptors reach major upgrade milestone

Alaskan F-22s met a major milestone during a recent training sortie when new upgrades to the fighter allowed for a Joint Direct Attack Munition to be dropped on self generated coordinates. Software and hardware upgrades, part of the F-22 modernization plan known as Increment 3.1, allow for pilots to