March 4, 2007 Rescue reservists begin deployment to Afghanistan Nearly 70 reservists in Air Force Reserve Command's 920th Rescue Wing here left for Afghanistan March 4. Pararescuemen from the wing's 308th Rescue Squadron as well as aircrew members from its 301st Rescue Squadron, aircraft maintainers, life support, safety and administrative support people
March 1, 2007 Pittsburgh dining facility named best in command Sometimes a second helping is not a bad thing. The Long Dining Facility at Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pa., once again won the title of best dining facility in Air Force Reserve Command. In addition to winning the command's 2007 and 2006 John L. Hennessy Awards, the
Feb. 27, 2007 Grissom security forces named best in Air Force Reserve The 434th Security Forces Squadron at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., is the Air Force's pick as the best security forces squadron in Air Force Reserve Command for 2006. Each year AFRC nominates two units for the award, and teams evaluate them to determine the best unit. Command officials announced
Feb. 26, 2007 Air Force Reserve wing receives first C-40 aircraft at Scott The skies above Scott AFB got a new look Feb. 26 when Air Force Reserve Command's 932nd Airlift Wing welcomed the C-40C to its inventory. The wing, the only Air Force Reserve unit in the state of Illinois with a flying mission, received the first of three new aircraft to augment its mission of
Feb. 26, 2007 Reserve information operations awards announced Two Air Force Reserve people received recognition for their work in information operations in 2006. Air Combat Command named Capt. Joseph P. Dunagan its top air reserve component information operations company grade officer for his service while serving a tour of duty at Headquarters ACC/A8IA,
Feb. 25, 2007 Reservist provide critical care for CH-47 crash victims Within hours of an Army MH-47 special operations helicopter crashing in Afghanistan Feb. 18, two medical professionals from here helped save the lives of 11 of the 14 survivors from the crash. Capt. (Dr.) Karen Mackenzie, a trauma surgeon, and Capt. Kevin Wilkens, a critical care nurse, are
Feb. 22, 2007 Rescue team deploys to Africa Thirteen Air Force reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing here flew to Africa Feb. 22 in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. CJTF - HOA works to prevent conflict, promote regional stability and protect Coalition interests in east Africa and Yemen through humanitarian
Feb. 21, 2007 Willow Grove named best family readiness program The 913th Airlift Wing, Willow Grove Air Reserve Station, Pa., received the 2006 Reserve Family Readiness award during a ceremony in Washington Feb. 16. Terry Jarrell, 913th family readiness director, and Master Sgt. Bernadette Tate-Dunlap, family readiness superintendent, accepted the Department of
Feb. 20, 2007 Reserve pararescuemen help rescue Mount Hood climbers (AFNEWS) Air Force Reserve pararescuemen from 304th Rescue Squadron, Portland International Airport, Ore., were called Feb. 18 to assist in the search and rescue effort for three stranded climbers. While attempting to descend Mount Hood, Ore., the three people and a dog, who were roped together,