A life saved ... unexpectedly

As he sat eating breakfast, Staff Sgt. Eric Eberhard had no idea that he was just hours away from a struggle to save the life of the Airman sitting next to him. It was Dec. 7 and the Salt Lake City native and former Marine was enjoying a brief pause before another demanding day as a member of a

Reserve Recruiting earns business 'Oscar'

On the heels of meeting its goal for the seventh consecutive year, Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service also earned a nationally recognized sales award Dec. 6. Judges handed a "Stevie" award to recruiting for "Recruitment/Staffing Sales Organization of the Year," a new award for 2007, at a

Command selects top security forces personnel for 2007

Airmen in Air Force Reserve Command units in Florida, Missouri and California took half of the command's security forces awards for 2007. Headquarters AFRC officials here announced the award winners Dec. 21. The award winners by status and category are: Full time Company grade officer - 1st Lt.

Homestead Sports and Fitness Center garners 5-star rating

The Homestead Sports and Fitness Center received the most prestigious distinction for a fitness center in the Air Force, a five-star rating for their services by the Air Force Services Agency. Homestead's facility is one of 29 fitness centers in the Air Force to reach the enviable 5-star rating for

Holiday Notes from Home airs Dec. 24-25

Viewers around the world will have a chance to see this year's Holiday Notes from Home featuring the Band of the Air Force Reserve and a list of guest artists. Two shows air on Great American Country Television and the Armed Forces Radio and Televsion Network Dec. 24 and 25. Holiday Notes from Home

New fuel takes C-17 cross country

On Dec. 17, a blended aircrew from McChord's 62nd Airlift Wing and the 446th Airlift Wing flew a C-17 Globemaster III to McGuire AFB, N.J. on a 50/50 blend of synthetic fuel and JP-8, traditional jet fuel. Eight Reservists were on the flight, including a pilot, loadmaster, and aeromedical evacuation

Trees for Troops

Hill reservists bring early Christmas to Ogden school

Santa was surrounded by elves in battle dress uniforms at Mound Fort Middle School in Ogden Wednesday. Reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing's 67th Aerial Port Squadron held a Christmas party for students with special needs, continuing an 18-year tradition that includes gifts, treats, and of

Take a bite out of grime

Dashboard brings new look to vPC-GR

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials launched the Dashboard today, which developers said will ease the flow of information throughout the chain of command. The Dashboard is the new front-end of the on the virtual Personnel Center - Guard and Reserve. "Many of the links previously found on the