Last Raptor reports for duty

The last F-22 Raptor, tail number 4195, from Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Company left Dobbins Air Reserve Base May 5 to report for duty at its new unit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson near Anchorage, Alaska.This final plane completes the Raptor project with Lockheed Martin and the operational

Some reservists billed for dental premiums

About 3,500 Guard and Reserve Airmen on extended active duty will need to pay dental premiums directly to the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. rather than through payroll deduction.A glitch occurred May 1 when the TRICARE Dental Program changed providers from United Concordia to MetLife. The glitch

AF Reserve pilot, real-life wingman for Minneapolis boy

Almost three years ago Air Force Reserve Capt. Robert Wilson, a C-130 pilot with the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. donated lifesaving bone marrow to then 7-year- old Alexander, or "A.J." Neppl of Apple Valley, Minn. On May 5, due to mission requirements and a little bit of luck,

Command announces senior officer moves

Several senior officers in Air Force Reserve Command have moved to a new job or will transfer to a new ssignment this spring and summer. Those actions include the following:Maj. Gen. Richard S. Haddad from director of strategic plans, programs and requirements at Headquarters AFRC at Robins AFB to

Arizona rescue group earns outstanding unit award

The 943rd Rescue Group was recently awarded the 2011 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for performance of maintained combat readiness and the capability to perform short notice wartime and global humanitarian missions from July 31, 2009 to July 30, 2011. "This is due solely to the dedication,

Airman receives Combat Action Badge, prepares for new challenge with Army

 A 931st Security Forces Squadron Airman received the Combat Action Badge, May 5, for his actions following the explosion of a roadside bomb in Iraq.The combat action badge may be awarded to any military servicemember who was present, actively engaging or being engaged by enemy forces and

Reserve Strike Eagle team leads opposing force in major exercise

Costello: What's the guy's name on first base?Abbott: No. What is on second.Costello: I'm not asking you who's on second.Abbott: Who's on first.Costello: I don't know.Abbott: He's on third; we're not talking about him.This famous routine by the comedy team of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello is a classic

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Wright-Patt reservists train at Volk Field exercise

About 100 reservists from the 445th Airlift Wing here boarded a C-17 Globemaster III bound for Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wis. April 22 to prepare for the unit's upcoming operational readiness inspection.The group used the four-day exercise at Volk Field to hone their skills in responding

Wing preps recruits for life in AF Reserve

Ten Air Force Reserve recruits participated in a new training program here Saturday aimed at preparing them for Basic Military Training and life in the Air Force Reserve. The 419th Development and Training Flight hosted the recruits who are bound for BMT in the next several months. New recruits