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

Rock band Daughtry jams, delivers to Charleston Airmen

Multi-platinum rock band Daughtry cranked up the volume April 17, 2012 at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, S.C. and gave members of the 315th Airlift Wing here front row seats and the opportunity to meet the band.Daughtry teamed up with the U.S. Air Force Reserve for the Get One Now "Refer a

Marines thank Youngstown hosts for 'unwavering support'

A group of Air Force Reservists, Marine Reservists and Community Activity Center staff members gathers for a presentation ceremony here, April 15, 2012. Members of the Marine Corps Reserve Landing Support Equipment Company, a tenant unit at the air station, presented a framed unit flag to the 910th

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Armed Services Blood Program helps save lives

Military members and civilians have a unique opportunity to support military hospitals, ships, combat support hospitals and medics on the frontline regardless of where they are stationed by giving blood and platelet donations to the Armed Services Blood Program.The ASBP is a military blood program