Air Force Reserve commander in Iraq

DOD identifies Air Force Reserve casualty

The Department of Defense announced the identity June 14 of an Airman who died while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lt. Col. Glade L. Felix of Lake Park, Ga., died June 11 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. He was assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. His death is under

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

304th PJs deploy from visiting HH-60s

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

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

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

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

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

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,"