Reservists join WWII women aviators for final reunion

The past and present came together Sept. 25-28 as women aviators from different generations took part in the final reunion for the original Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Women from across the country assembled at the historic event to honor the courage and dedication of the pilots.

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Ceremony ushers in new era for Air Force Reserve wing

Sept. 13 marked an historic milestone for the 940th Air Refueling Wing as it changed commanders and officially transferred from 4th Air Force to 10th Air Force. During a ceremony, Col. Albert M. Reif relinquished command of the wing to Col. Jeffrey T. Mineo. At the same time, the wing's aerial

Air Force Reserve C-130s spray southern Louisiana

Management tool receives Air Force chief of staff award

A new Management Internal Control Toolset designed to help commanders run their units more effectively earned an Air Force Best Practice award during the 2008 Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award ceremony. Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, Air Force chief of staff, presented the award to the Air Force

McChord reservists airlift fire truck to Mexico

Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing delivered hope in the form of a bright yellow fire truck and medical supplies to a village in the central Mexican state of Jalisco Sept. 19. A crew of two pilots and three loadmasters from the 728th Airlift Squadron flew the donated cargo as part of the Denton

Air Force Reserve C-130s continue aerial spraying in Louisiana

Air Force Reserve C-130s and reservists from the 910th Airlift Wing are continuing to aerial spray parts of Louisiana from here.  They began spraying for insects Sept. 21. Barksdale AFB was chosen as the base of operations for the aircrews and maintenance personnel because of its proximity to the

B-52s fly search and rescue missions after Hurricane Ike

B-52 crews from here flew two missions to gather high-resolution digital imagery and full-motion video of destruction after Hurricane Ike hit the United States Sept. 14. The crew members are from the Air Force Reserve's 93rd Bomb Squadron and Regular Air Force's 96th BS. This was the first time the

Aerial spray team prepares to help Louisiana

Three more C-130s and 40 more reservists from Air Force Reserve Command's 910th Airlift Wing flew to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept.18 to conduct aerial spray missions throughout southeastern Louisiana. Another C-130 and 10 reservists from the unit based at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio,

Former bomber unit re-activated for space duty

The 310th Space Wing welcomed its newest unit Sept. 6 as the 380th Bombardment Squadron (Medium) unfurled its colors as the 380th Space Control Squadron at WestPac Restorations in Colorado Springs. At the ceremony, retired Col. William Bower, a Doolittle Raider and the last commander of the 310th