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AFRC News

  • 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

  • 3 win awards in Air Force Media Contest

    Three Air Force reservists won top honors in the 2011 Air Force Media Contest, according to an announcement Feb 27.The winners from Air Force Reserve Command are Tech. Sgt. Shawn Jones, print journalist of the year, 514th Air Mobility Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.; Senior Airman

  • Fiscal Year 2013 is the year of 'Force Rebalance'

    Building the Fiscal Year 2013 budget and planning future force structure and manning reductions is a path of tough choices said Air Force senior leaders at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 23.The new defense strategy and the nation's need to cut the deficit

  • Collaborative effort in making force structure changes

    Air Force total force officials discussed the strategic planning efforts that resulted in making the 'hard choices' affecting future Air Force viability and force structure here Feb. 22. Driven by the 2011 Budget Control Act and new defense strategy, the Air Force needed to align the current force