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.

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