June 14, 2007 Reservists put training to test, help save child's life Three Airmen from Air Force Reserve Command's 452nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron here experienced intensive on-the-job training in May during their annual tour at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. Capt. Jennifer Pairis, AES flight nurse; Master Sgt. Marke McCracken, aeromedical evacuation
June 13, 2007 Medical students receive hands-on training at Golden Medic Nearly 80 students at the "Golden Medic 2007" exercise June 12 didn't just learn by participating in classroom lectures or watching their instructors. They got hands on experience configuring a KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft for medical evacuation. For most of them, it was their first exposure in
June 13, 2007 Exercise integrates Army, Air Force medical teams Leaders of the joint Army and Air Force medical exercise here stressed the importance of the services working together. "Golden Medic 2007 is an extraordinary opportunity for all services - active, Guard and Reserve, in addition to our coalition partners," said Col. Mike Dankosky, Air Force Reserve
June 12, 2007 Reserve pilots, maintainers join active duty on Hill flightline A group of Air Force Reserve F-16 pilots and crew chiefs now work side-by-side with their active-duty counterparts here. The cooperation marks a major milestone in a plan aimed at increasing the combat capability of Hill's fighter wings. The Airmen are teaming up as part of an Air Force Total Force
June 12, 2007 Volunteers needed; exercises available For some Air Force reservists, the prospect of satisfying their two-week annual tour requirement at their home station isn't very appealing. They are looking for an opportunity to get some valuable training and a chance to see the world. For them, volunteering for an exercise or other temporary duty
June 12, 2007 Wing stands up to prepare for joint training exercise The 706th Provisional Wing stood up here June 10 at the Augusta Regional Airport in preparation for "Golden Medic 2007" June 12-19. Golden Medic, in its 13th year, is the Army Reserve's largest annual exercise. It integrates several armed services' medical components in response to wartime medical
June 12, 2007 Dover Air Force Base opens first-ever Regionalized ISO The 436th and 512th Maintenance Groups cut the ribbon at the Air Force's first regionalized Isochronal Inspection Dock June 1. Brig. Gen. Robert McMahon, Air Mobility Command director of logistics, was on hand to help celebrate the historic event here. "I consider this an extremely historic day,"
June 11, 2007 Farewell Flying Badgers -- Wisconsin wing flag moves to Pope AFB In a symbolic ceremony, 440th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Merle D. Hart boarded a C-130 at Gen. Mitchell International Airport Air Reserve Station here with the wing's flag waving in the wind. The Air Force Reserve Command unit relocated to Pope Air Force Base, N.C., on June 9. The next day the
June 11, 2007 STARBASE La., educator receives grant Their typical impact is "one class at a time." But in this case, more than 1,300 STARBASE students will benefit from a $1,000 gift local from ABC affiliate KTBS, Landers Dodge, Barksdale Federal Credit Union and Life Wise Cable Media on May 25. Laurie Ilgenfritz, deputy director of STARBASE