Reservists return from Djibouti

Coaches Tour 2009 taking shape at McConnell AFB

The game plan to bring some of the biggest names in college sports to troops overseas is in full motion at McConnell AFB.Regular and Air Force Reserve Airmen here are preparing for Coaches Tour 2009, a second annual morale-boosting mission featuring head coaching icons of NCAA football. The

Nellis to stand up new aircraft maintenance squadron

Air Force Reserve Command will activate a new aircraft maintenance squadron here in a ceremony May 15. The 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, part of the 926th Group, is a classic associate unit that supports the U. S. Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis. Under this Total Force Integration

Homestead reservists bring teamwork, humor 'To the Port'

A group of aerial porters deployed here from the 70th Aerial Port Squadron, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., find humor in comparing Iraq's sun and sand at this northern Operation Iraqi Freedom air base to those elements at home in southern Florida. These Air Force reservists, so-called "Port

Youngstown medical team provides care in Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is a country of contrast. On one end of this island nation, sandy white beaches , crystal blue waters, lush rolling mountains and other destinations such as the capital city of Santo Domingo or the tourist destination of Punta Cana entice visitors. On the opposite side,

Air Force Reserve announces aeromedical evacuation awards

Aeromedical evacuation crew members are used to picking up and caring for patients. Now, three reservists are being recognized for their work. Receiving Air Force Reserve Command aeromedical evacuation awards for 2008 are: Officer - Maj. Wendie L. Skala, 349th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Travis

Weather officer competes for leadership award

An officer from the 12th Operational Weather Flight at Scott AFB, Ill., is Air Force Reserve Command's nominee for the 2009 Airlift Tanker Association Young Leadership Award. Capt. Christopher T. Higgins "is a prime example of our future leaders as he provides positive contributions to the mission

Wright-Patt aerial porters prepare for deployment

Twenty-three reservists from the 87th Aerial Port Squadron left here in April and another 33 ship out during May for the area of responsibility. Before deploying, the reservists completed various training requirements to ensure they were ready for the challenges they could face. "You have to be on

Surveys provide insight for Air Force Reserve leaders

When the chief of Air Force Reserve wanted to know what is important to reservists, he borrowed Air Force research methodology to create an Internal Communication Assessment Group. The Air Force Reserve ICAG is a group of reservists completing online surveys to provide Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner

Volunteers measure twice, cut once, change lives forever

More than 85 people from Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command turned out April 25 to repair five area homes as part of Rebuilding Together 2009. Rebuilding Together is the largest nonprofit home repair organization in the country. It has more than 200 affiliates, including one in Warner Robins.