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AFRC News

  • YARS provides shelter from the storm for east coast 130s

    Five North Carolina-based C-130s and their aircrews seeking refuge from Hurricane Irene turned up on the flightline here, August 26, 2011. Four C-130Hs from Air Force Reserve Command's 440th Airlift Wing, based at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina and one C-130J from Elizabeth City Coast Guard

  • Security Forces Airman takes top shot in rifle match

    Three security forces airmen took top honors at the first Excellence in Competition Basic Rifle Marksmanship Match hosted by the 610th Security Forces Squadron here August 24.Senior Master Sgt. Michael Jensen, 610th SFS, earned the top score of 450 out of 500. Staff Sgt. Casey Pearson, 610th SFS,

  • Hickam Reservists building unity in Vietnam

    More than 60 military civil engineers, construction workers and volunteers from the U.S. and Vietman are renovating three medical clinics in Ha Tinh Province as part of a Pacific Unity mission.Pacific Unity is a U.S. Pacific Command funded Humanitarian Assistance mission, coordinated through the

  • Reserve band kicks off Concert in the Park series Sept. 13

    The Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and the Museum of Aviation will present their annual free Concert in the Park series at the Museum's amphitheatre Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. beginning Sept. 13 and continuing through Sept. 27. Full Spectrum Jazz Ensemble will kick off the Concert in the Park

  • ARPC announces lieutenant colonel promotions

    Air Reserve Personnel Center officials here announced results for the Calendar 2011 Air Force Reserve Line and Health Professions Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Boards today. These boards selected more than 500 Citizen Airmen for promotion.The selection boards convened at the center here

  • Reserve pilot spearheads Air Force's efforts to go green

    A historic agreement, introduced by a Reserve pilot from the 317th Airlift Squadron, between the Department of Defense and Federal Aviation Administration establishes procedures for pilots called optimized profile descent, which will reduce noise, fuel costs and emissions effective Aug

  • MacDill reservists find respite at Yellow Ribbon event

    Tech. Sgt. John Stramiello's most trying moment while deployed came when he missed the first birthday of his son, Matthew. Although nothing can take the place of something so important, he is glad America is caring for his family today with the Yellow Ribbon Program."The Yellow Ribbon Program gives

  • McChord wing earns Sherrard award

    The 446th Airlift Wing is the 2011 Lieutenant General James E. Sherrard III  award winner.Each year the Airlift/Tanker Association recognizes those who have demonstrated superior leadership, made outstanding contributions to the airlift/tanker mission, and provided invaluable service to their

  • AF Reserve honors its Outstanding Airmen of 2010

    Air Force Reserve Command honored its Outstanding Airmen of 2010 during an awards banquet here Aug. 16, 2011. AFRC Command Chief Master Sgt. Dwight Badgett (center) stands with honorees, from left, Chief Master Sgt. Leon Alexander, who accepted the Outstanding Airman Award on behalf of Staff Sgt.