July 23, 2007 ARPC cadre brings personnel answers to troops Bringing the latest personnel news and information directly to Guard and Reserve Airmen is an essential job of the Air Reserve Personnel Center cadre. The cadre visits gatherings of reservists and guardsmen to explain the latest personnel changes and how they affect that specific group of
July 23, 2007 Six Reserve wings in it to win at Rodeo Six Air Force Reserve wings will go toe-to-toe with regular Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and international air forces here at Air Mobility Command's Rodeo 2007, July 22-27. AMC Rodeo 2007 is the mobility Air Force's readiness competition. This competition focuses on improving worldwide air
July 21, 2007 Team McGuire makes AMC Rodeo history A McGuire Air Force Base crew makes history today by being the first base ever to send a joint regular duty and reserve team to compete in the Air Mobility Command Rodeo being held now through July 27. "By sending a blended C-17 Globemaster III team we're showing the way of the future in total
July 18, 2007 Reservist among honorees at Hispanic national convention An Air Force Reservists was among three Airmen honored at the largest, oldest Hispanic organization's annual conference here at Navy Pier July 9-14. Senior Master Sgt. Angelita Ramirez Thayer, from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., received the "Excellence in Military Service Award" during the 78th
July 16, 2007 'Bold Effort' tests Reserve C-130 unit's re-supply capabilities Airmen from the Air Force Reserve Command's 911th Airlift Wing here conducted Exercise Bold Effort on July 14 to hone their transport and re-supply skills vital during a time of war. The exercise began with a C-130 Hercules "elephant walk" at Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, the home of the 911th in
July 16, 2007 Reservists ramp up for Rodeo Don't expect any complacency at the 2007 Air Mobility Rodeo from the world's 2005 Best C-17 Wing. After picking up top honors for best C-17 wing at 2005's Rodeo - along with five other awards - the Air Force Reserve Command's 446th Airlift Wing is working diligently to keep its title. When Rodeo
July 14, 2007 A-10 unit experiences post-BRAC building boom In 2006 , the Base Realignment and Closure Commission mandated moving nine A-10s and roughly 200 Citizen Airmen to the 442nd Fighter Wing here. Closure of the Air Force Reserve Command A-10 unit in New Orleans resulted in a space crunch for the 442nd FW. Nineteen construction projects, valued at
July 13, 2007 Changing with the Guard They're sending in the Guard. For the first time in the history of the Air Reserve Personnel Center, some 70 Air National Guardsmen are slated to begin working here later this year. The new Guardsmen are a result of ARPC's taking on personnel services for the Air National Guard, increasing the
July 13, 2007 Beauty queen goes Palace Chase to fulfill service obligation Palace Chase, the program that allows Regular Air Force members to complete their service obligation in reserve status, will allow the reigning Miss Arkansas USA 2007 to pursue her dream of becoming a television news anchor. First Lt. Kelly George, deputy chief of public affairs for the 314th
July 9, 2007 Air Force Reserve announces senior officer moves Air Force Reserve Command officials announced the following senior officer moves this summer: Col. William N. Flanigan from commander of the 939th Air Refueling Wing, Portland International Airport, Ore., to commander of the 446th Airlift Wing, McChord AFB, Wash., in September. Steve L. Mann from