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AFRC News

  • Reserve Band performs annual Holiday Concert Dec. 8

    The Air Force Reserve Command presents its free annual holiday concert by the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve at the Museum of Aviation Dec. 8 at 7 p.m."2011 has been a wonderful year for us. We have travelled across the globe in support of Reserve missions and have brought a touch of home to our

  • President proclaims November as Military Family Month

    President Barack Obama signed a proclamation designating November as Military Family Month.Here is the text of the president's proclamation:With every step we take on American soil, we tread on ground made safer for us through the invaluable sacrifices of our service members and their families.

  • Air Force Reserve unit receives fourth C-40C plane

    The 932nd Airlift Wing received its fourth C-40C distinguished visitor aircraft here Nov. 18.  Lt. Col. Paul Brown, commander of the Air Force Reserve's 73rd Airlift Squadron and Lt. Col. Dennis Veeneman, commander of the regular Air Force 54th Airlift Squadron, piloted the latest addition to the

  • 931st Airman in Wichita 'police academy'

    From the time a child is old enough to express himself verbally, adults begin to ask the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Senior Airman Bronsha Smith always knew the answer to the question - a police officer.As a five-year old growing up in Malakoff, Texas, one of his favorite

  • 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,