March 9, 2011 Happy homecoming: Hill reservists return from Afghanistan About 30 Air Force Reservists from the 419th Civil Engineer Squadron returned today from a six-month deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.Click here for the photo essay.While deployed, the Airmen traveled throughout northeastern Afghanistan, completing construction projects at 62 forward
March 9, 2011 301st maintainers generate 38 sorties during 1-day surge exercise The 301st Maintenance and Operations Groups produced 38 F-16 Fighting Falcon sorties in one day March 5 as part of a "surge" exercise designed to prepare the 301st Fighter Wing for its upcoming operational readiness inspection.The surge was successful thanks to the efforts of maintainers like Staff
March 9, 2011 Total force Airmen preserve heritage, restore aircraft Sparks were flying inside one airplane hangar near the flightline here March 4, as active-duty and Reserve maintenance personnel pressed forward in their efforts to restore an air mobility artifact.For decades, a C-118 Liftmaster with an interesting history stood on display at the traffic circle
March 8, 2011 Toolbox, Beanie Babies highlight Reserve unit at aviation conference With the use of Beanie Babies and a toolbox, Reserve Airmen kept a flow of visitors at the first Air Force Reserve unit display at the 22nd Women in Aviation, International Conference held Feb. 24-26 in Reno, Nev. Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit organization that provides networking,
March 8, 2011 Rescue wing flexes to fly the fleet during hurricane exercise Click here to view slideshowAirmen from the Air Force Reserve's 920th Rescue Wing here stepped up to the challenge from their commander, Col. Robert Dunn, who had them launch the wing's entire fleet of aircraft March 6 during their drill training weekend. The mission simulated a mass hurricane
March 7, 2011 Colonel dresses to impress at change of command It was an atypical assumption of command for the 512th Mission Support Group at the Landings March 6.Usually a formal affair symbolizing the passing of responsibility and authority to the new commander, this ceremony broke away from tradition in favor of operational readiness.Lt. Col. Gretchen M.
March 7, 2011 Grissom Airmen stand down, sharpen resiliency Like an ax driving through wood, people power through life's problems and stressors. But, just like an ax, their edge can dull and those stressors become harder to cut through.But, the Airmen of the 434th Air Refueling Wing were able to sharpen their resolve and improve their resiliency during a
March 4, 2011 Fire in the hole! Explosives, robots and classified missions: that's the "down and dirty" job description of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team in the 419th Fighter Wing. The EOD team's priority is to remove and dispose of explosives in a safe, environmentally friendly matter. Their job can take them around the
March 3, 2011 AF Reserve legislative goals presented on Capitol Hill "Force Readiness, Force Rebalance, and Force Support" are the three top legislative priorities unveiled by Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., to more than 60 Congressional staffers and military liaison officers at the Senate and House on Feb. 25."The new priorities are designed to focus Congressional
March 2, 2011 Fish with the Pros at Warriors on the Water The Annual Warriors on the Water Bass Fishing Tournament will be held Friday, April 29, 2011 at Jordan Lake, N.C. In its sixth year, the tournament is sponsored by the non-profit organization of the same name as an appreciation event to honor the men and women serving in today's armed forces. The