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  • Airman takes the leap, weds fiancé free of charge

    It was a dream wedding for both the bride and the groom, and it was free. Air Force Reserve Capt. Paul Hayes, 920th Rescue Wing military equal opportunity officer here, married his fiancé Aleshia Panbamrung at a nearby beachfront hotel on Leap Day Feb. 29, and it cost them nothing because nineteen

  • Force structure changes to affect Texas reserve wing

    The 433rd Airlift Wing will streamline operations due to the proposed manning force structure announced Mar. 6 The Alamo will downsize by 385 traditional reservists, 178 Air Reserve Technicians, but will gain one Air Guard Reserve position.Pentagon officials announced the manning structure

  • Air Force Reserve plans to change about 3,000 jobs in FY13

    The Air Force Reserve announced about 3,000 job changes on March 6 that will realign affected reservists into growing new career fields and help the Total Force reduce manning by 9,900 Airmen in fiscal 2013. As some Air Force reservists have to move or travel to new jobs, the Air Force Reserve plans

  • AF expands drug testing to include abused prescription drugs

    The Air Force and other military services will expand their drug testing to include testing for commonly abused prescription drugs beginning May 1, 2012.On Jan. 31, 2012, the Secretary of Defense gave a 90-day advance notice of the drug testing expansion which aims to counter the nation's growing

  • Rescue Wing embodies 45-year-old wingman concept during drill training

    The Wingman Concept is a long held tradition in the Air Force Reserve. It promotes Airmen to look out for one another in all aspects of Air Force life, including their personal life. Reservists at the 920th Rescue Wing here came together March 4 during their drill training weekend for Commander's

  • Air Force rock band features special operators in new video, song release

    Max Impact, the premier rock band of the U.S. Air Force, recently released their newest song, "Send Me." Written by Max Impact members Senior Master Sgt. Matt Ascione and Master Sgt. Ryan Carson, the song is a tribute to the tireless efforts by members of the various Air Force special operations

  • POW shares reintegration tips with Reservists and their families

    Having spent more than five years in prisoner of war camps during the Vietnam War, Lee Ellis knows better than just about anyone how difficult it is to reconnect with family and friends after a long military separation. Ellis shared his experiences and tips for reintegration with about 450 Air Force

  • 931st welcomes new deputy commander

    Sitting behind the desk in his new and still undecorated office, Col. Paul R. Wietbrock had to chuckle at the irony of his new location."All of those years flying the KC-135 (Stratotanker) and I don't think I've ever touched down here at McConnell," he said with a smile.Now, after more than 20 years

  • Minnesota Maintenance: Reservists power Herc check

    The C-130 Hercules, a workhorse for the Air Force since the 1950s, has changed over the years with improved systems and upgrades. However, one thing that hasn't changed is the dedication of the Airmen who keep the aircraft functional."As a crew chief, that plane is your responsibility," said Tech.

  • Chaplains host marriage-enrichment seminar for reservists

    The 442nd Fighter Wing chaplain team hosted a marriage enrichment seminar for reservists throughout the wing Feb. 24 and 25 here.Chaplain (Capt.) Benjamin Hayden organized and led the event that was open to all couples who are married or plan to be married. The seminars, which are usually part of a