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  • Airlift squadron retires, may come back in Alaska

    The 730th Airlift Squadron retired from service March 19, 62 years after it first stood up as a bombardment unit during World War II.“It’s a bittersweet day,” said 452nd Operations Group Commander Col. Jeffery Robertson. “We get to renew some old friendships, but it’s also a rather sad occasion when we say goodbye to a gallant, proven warrior and
  • WASHINGTON -- Lt. Gen. John A. Bradley, commander of Air Force Reserve Command, answers questions during a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee Defense Subcommittee on April 20. The subcommittee heard testimony to examine proposed budget estimates for the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve fiscal 2006 budget. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

    Reserve, Guard leaders testify on Capitol Hill

    The directors of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve testified April 20 on readiness and management support before the Senate Armed Services Committee subcommittee. Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, Air National Guard director, told senators he sees positive benefits to the community basing concept. "I look forward to a day when we will have

  • New health plan extends care for activated reservists

    Health care for reservists gets a booster shot April 25. That’s when a premium-based health care plan starts for those activated for a contingency anytime since 9/11.Department of Defense officials announced Tricare Reserve Select at a Pentagon news conference March 24.“We are committed to providing the proper combination of compensation and

  • Air Force Reserve announces senior officer moves

    Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command personnel officials here announced several senior officer actions in March.Brig. Gen. Jack C. Ihle, commander of the 917th Wing, Barksdale AFB, La., will retire April 3.Col. Robert O. Tarter, mobilization assistant to the deputy chief of Air Force Reserve, Pentagon, will replace General Ihle as the 917th Wing

  • 5 compete for DOD fire & emergency services awards

    Two reservists and three civilians are representing Air Force Reserve Command in the Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Award competition.Maj. Gen. David E. Tanzi, AFRC vice commander, announced the command nominees March 21.The nominees by category include:Civilian firefighter -- James Covell, 94th Mission Support Group, Dobbins Air

  • 4 vie for Air Force judge advocate general awards

    Four people are representing Air Force Reserve Command in the 2004 Air Force Judge Advocate General Award competition.Maj. Gen. David E. Tanzi, AFRC vice commander, announced the command winners March 21.The winners by category are:Reserve judge advocate (Reginald C. Harman Award) -- Lt. Col. Mary J. Burns, Headquarters 22nd Air Force, Dobbins Air

  • 17 compete for annual command honors

    Seventeen bluesuiters from a dozen locations are vying for one of four spots in the 2004 Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding Airman/First Sergeant of the Year competition.They will learn April 7 who will represent the command at the Air Force level. Command officials will announce the winners of the airman, NCO, senior NCO and first sergeant

  • Reservists travel to Badlands to do good

    A disaster doesn’t have to strike for Americans to help other Americans in need. Twelve reservists from the 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron here traveled to south central South Dakota to work at the Rosebud Indian Reservation Hospital April 2-16. They gave medical care to their hosts while doing their annual training tour. Located 35 miles north

  • C-130 crew delivers cargo, morale to remote locations

    When Soldiers, Sailors or Marines need something moved, C-130 Hercules crews here answer the call, and recently, that request took one 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron crew to Africa and beyond.Their cargo ranged from helicopter rotors to medical supplies to personal mail. Their mission was to deliver this cargo to Airmen and other service
  • Officials host a joint press conference at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. to inform local citizens about preparations for Hurricane Wilma. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has partnered with Homestead Air Reserve Base to set up a relief staging area that will be used post-strike if necessary. Picutred right to left: Army Maj. Angel Mesa, 87th Brigade, Patrick AFB, Fla., Col. Randy Falcon, commander, 482d Fighter Wing, Homestead ARB, Fla., Mr. Frank Huff, FEMA's site coordinator at Homestead ARB, Fla., and Army Col. Joseph Duren, commander of the 50th Area Support Group, Florida Army National Guard. Speaking at the podium is the Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Carlos Alvarez.

    Preparing for Wilma's aftermath

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