Music marathon serves as major fitness motivator

The Air Force community emphasizes health and fitness in an Airman's life and a recent community health and fitness event served as a major motivator for Airmen at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.Air Force Reservists and active duty Airmen from Patrick joined racers from 48 states and various countries

Wheels of fortune

Shake, rattle, roll: Grissom drills for earthquake

Not quite along the lines of what Elvis had in mind, Grissom Airmen got all shook up during an earthquake drill held throughout the central United States Feb. 7. "Every year the ShakeOut organization conducts these drills around the country," said Bob Wydock, Grissom deputy emergency manager.

Reservists continue Haiti humanitarian relief

Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. delivered almost 56,000 lbs. of humanitarian aid to the island nation of Haiti this weekend.The three-day mission involved two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft delivering medical supplies, food, clothing, a van and construction

Reserve program preps recruits to 'Grab Some Air'

The 919th Special Operations Wing's newest Airmen can be seen each unit training assembly practicing facing movements and marching in formation as part of a six-month-old program that prepares delayed enlistment Airmen for basic military training and life in the Air Force.So far, more than 30 Airmen

Reservists train under cloak of night

Under the cloak of darkness, Reservists assigned to the 701st and 300th Airlift Squadrons, along with active duty members from the 17 AS, partnered with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron to perform night airdrop and refueling training here January 31, 2012.Night training is one of the critical

Force structure changes affect 14 states

The Air Force plans to retire 82 Air Force Reserve Command aircraft and make other changes in the command in the next few years, according to Pentagon officials Feb. 3. States impacted are Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, North

Indiana joint military color guard synchronized for 'Super' performance

Super Bowl XLVI is sure to be packed with Patriots and Giants fans sporting their favorite team's jerseys, but another group of uniformed patriots will be there supporting a different team -- Team America. Eight servicemembers from units across the Hoosier heartland, along with two members of the

Stenner: 2012 will be a dynamic year

Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., commander of Air Force Reserve Command and chief of the Air Force Reserve discusses the dynamics of 2012 in his quarterly video message. Other topics include the upcoming force structure announcements and the implications for the command. It concludes with a unit

Reserve forces vital to new DOD strategy say senior leaders

Developing the right balance of regular, Reserve and Guard forces is the key to fulfilling the president's new defense strategy and making budget decisions to shape the Air Force's future, said senior leaders during the Reserve Officer Association 2012 National Security Seminar, held Jan. 29 through