Reservists may qualify for early retired pay

The Department of Defense has issued new guidelines for early receipt of retired pay for members of the reserve components. Instead of having to wait until age 60 to receive Reserve retired pay, eligible members may receive retired pay prior to age 60 but not before age 50. Under interim changes to

Wynonna Judd joins Air Force Reserve Band for Holiday Notes from Home broadcast

"Freedom isn't free. We live in the greatest nation on earth and we are grateful," said country music artist Wynonna Judd to service members and families around the world.The Band of the Air Force Reserve and Air Force Strings teamed up with Wynonna and Naomi Judd, and the Palmetto State Quartet for

AFRC completes first visit to AFNORTH

Leaders from Air Force Reserve Command visited Air Forces Northern here Nov. 21 to discuss the increasing mission requirements of AFNORTH and how Reserve Command can help support its operations. Members of the AFRC staff based at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., including vice commander, Maj. Gen. Allan

4th AF commander adresses Reserve issues on 'Front and Center'

Major Gen. Robert E. Duignan, commander, 4th Air Force, took part in a world-wide webcast panel discussion Dec. 4 here to provide an update on the Guard and Reserve. General Duignan was part of a three-person expert panel brought together for an appearance on "Front and Center," a monthly public

Reservists can nominate bosses for Employer Support Award

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, has opened the nomination season for the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. National Guard and Reserve members and their families are eligible and encouraged to nominate employers who have gone above

Donating for life - reservists join national bone marrow program

Tampa-based Reserve recruiter first to reach annual goal

The Air Force Reserve's top recruiter in 2008 is the first to meet his annual recruiting goal for the new fiscal year and isn't resting on his laurels for the remaining nine months. Master Sgt. Kevin French's three accessions Dec. 1 pushed him to his goal of 44. The Tampa, Fla., based recruiter

Some reservists pick volunteering over mobilization

For one Airman assigned to the Air Force theater hospital at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, providing the best medical care for wounded warriors was an opportunity she could not pass up. Senior Airman Samantha Brunner, a traditional reservist from the 911th Airlift Wing at Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station,

Commentary: Air Force Reserve commander shares holiday wishes

As we look forward to this Holiday Season and the start of 2009, I want to express my gratitude to each of you, your families and employers for the sacrifices you make for our great country each and every day. Much has been asked and each reservist and family member has given of themselves for their

March ARB firemen help fight neighborhood fire

A fire engine with a crew of four from March ARB joined about 3,750 fire personnel dispatched to fight the Freeway Complex Fire that ignited Nov. 15. The massive blaze, which is being called the worst since the Bel Air -Brentwood Fire in November 1961, destroyed about 250 homes and apartments, and