Reservist named best DOD print journalist

Tech. Sgt. Shawn Jones, a reservist in the 514th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., is the top print journalist in the Department of Defense.Jones learned on April 19 that he was among the 2011 Thomas Jefferson Award winners. The competition is the premiere Department of

Warner Robins honors base by renaming street

Josh Turner to headline Independence Day celebration

PJ's rescue fallen ice climber in Denali National Park

Two Air Force Reserve pararescuemen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., assisted in the rescue of a climber who fell more than 150 feet while climbing Moose's Tooth in Denali National Park April 21.The 11th Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received  the rescue call at 2:20

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