An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

  • Reserve Rescue unit showcases talents during air show

    Not only is Cocoa Beach an endless summer sanctuary and home to 11-time world champion surfer, Kelly Slater, but it houses the world's premier Air Force Reserve Rescue unit - the 920th Rescue Wing.The wing deploys globally to save lives, but sometimes, like during the annual air show, its Airmen get

  • Stenner, 6 former AFRC commanders gather for Gill memorial

    Family, friends and Airmen from the past and present gathered here Nov. 6 to honor one of Air Force Reserve Command's former leaders.Retired Maj. Gen. Sloan R. Gill, who served as chief of Air Force Reserve and commander of the Air Force Reserve before retiring in December 1989, passed away Aug. 22.

  • Binger takes helm at 10th Air Force

    Brig. Gen. William "Blaze" Binger assumed command of Air Force Reserve Command's 10th Air Force in a ceremony here Nov. 5. He replaces Maj. Gen. Frank Padilla, who will become the Air Force deputy inspector general at the Pentagon.Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., commander of AFRC and chief of the

  • Reserve, active duty Raptor pilots visit with Veterans

    Reserve and active duty F-22 Raptor pilots from the 302nd and 525th Fighter Squadron took some time on Veterans Day to give thanks to the men and women of the Armed Services that came before them. Capt. Rich Stocker, 525th FS F-22 pilot, orchestrated the visit to the Alaska Veterans and Pioneers

  • Barksdale Reserve bomber unit wins LeMay Trophy

    The 93rd Bomb Squadron here won the LeMay Trophy for the best bomb squadron during the 2011 Air Force Global Strike Command Global Strike Challenge Nov 9.The 93rd BS is part of the Air Force Reserve Command's 307th Bomb Wing. Global Strike Challenge is a competition that includes operations,

  • 910th Citizen Airmen pass along ethics lesson to area high school students

    Two teams from the Air Force Reserve's 910th Airlift Wing, based at nearby Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, visited a classroom each at Liberty and Hubbard High Schools here, November 10, 2011. During the visits, the 910th Citizen Airmen showed how high school students can use ethics, the

  • Air Force leaders issue Veterans Day message

     Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following Veterans Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:America is built upon the achievements and the sacrifices of veterans. On Veterans

  • Reserve F-22 pilot receives first Raptor 1,000 hour patch

    Out of all of the F-22 Raptor pilots in the Air Force there is only who has been presented with the 1,000 flying hour patch. Lt. Col. David Piffarerio, 302nd Fighter Squadron commander, was presented with Lockheed-Martin's first Raptor 1,000 hour patch by Jeff Babione, vice president and F-22

  • McChord pays tribute to Citizen Airman veterans

    It's the time of year when the nation's finest are recognized for their contributions to the security and freedom of the country.Some may consider Veterans' Day as a 365-day occasion, since active duty, Reserve and Guard components of the military services have people serving the nation 24 hours a

  • Aircraft maintainers iron out air show wrinkles

    Air shows are a great way to present the capabilities of aerospace power to the community. For the 920th Rescue Wing's Maintenance Group here, it's an opportunity to show off their commitment and dedication to the mission for all to see.It takes a great deal of time and effort to keep the Rescue