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.

Air Force Reserve announces history awards

Air Force Reserve Command's directorate of historical services selected 13 reservists for awards in the field of historical services, history and museums programs for 2008. Command officials announced the winners in April. Tech. Sgt. Angela M. Vazquez of the 403rd Wing, Keesler AFB, Miss., and Tech

A-10 pilots help train joint attack controllers on ground

The primary mission of the 47th Fighter Squadron here is to serve as a schoolhouse for A-10 pilots, but it's not the only place A-10 people hone their skills. Earlier this spring close to 90 reservists from Air Force Reserve Command's 917th Wing trained for 13 days in Savannah, Ga., during "Patriot

Reservist's sports story best in DOD

Inspiring war veteran highlights Yellow Ribbon meeting

Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro has always been a fighter, but it's his relentless spirit and sense of humor that keeps him going strong despite all of the odds he has faced while battling the severe burn injuries he suffered during an attack from the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2005. The 507th Air

Reservist receives award for saving Air Force money

A full-time air reserve technician from McChord AFB, Wash., has received the 2008 Air Force Exceptional Innovator Award. Staff Sgt. Christopher N. Parcasio from the 446th Maintenance Squadron accepted his award in a Pentagon ceremony April 21. He has had six suggestions approved, saving the Air

Ceremony recognizes to 2 former NAF commanders

Two former numbered air force commanders in Air Force Reserve Command received 2008 Presidential Rank Awards from the Air Force chief of staff April 17. Maj. Gen. Martin M. Mazick and retired Maj. Gen. Robert E. Duignan were among 22 people to accept senior executive service awards from Gen. Norton

Lackland's old C-5A workhorse flies into future

Analog compasses and dials from the last century are being replaced with new avionics instrument display screens. These sleek, modernized systems don't make C-5A's completely new but they do enhance some of the old aircraft's capabilities.The first two modernized C-5As are completed and are here. In