Jan. 16, 2007 Keesler's Flying Jennies receive final C-130J-30 A crew from Air Force Reserve Command's 815th Airlift Squadron delivered the unit's final C-130J-30 aircraft to Keesler Jan. 9 after accepting it from the manufacturer at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. Maj. Gen. Hanford "Rusty" J. Moen Jr. piloted the aircraft from Georgia to Mississippi. General
Jan. 13, 2007 Air Force Reserve to form associate unit at Eglin As part of the Air Force Total Force Integration initiatives, the Air Force Reserve Command is teaming up with Air Combat Command to establish a classic associate unit with ACC units at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The process is tentatively scheduled to start in fiscal 2008. Current plans propose
Jan. 11, 2007 7 one-stars, 9 colonels picked for promotion The chief of Air Force Reserve announced Jan. 10 that the president has approved the nomination of seven brigadier generals and nine colonels for promotion. Fifteen of the nominees are mobilization assistants, and one is a member of Air Force Reserve Command's unit program. Nominated for promotion
Jan. 8, 2007 Norfolk squadron bridges to future of joint operations Working in an "all blue" force is becoming a thing of the past. Joint operations are the future of the military, and a joint assignment is a must for people who aspire to wear stars on their shoulders. It's also a great opportunity for Airmen of any rank to learn more about their service brothers
Jan. 6, 2007 Dover reservist earns Bronze Star It's not everyday someone receives a medal for spending a year in prison. It's even more unusual for that "someone" to earn a Bronze Star for that reason; but, it's something Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Thompson can brag about. The 512th Equipment Maintenance Squadron first sergeant earned the medal
Jan. 5, 2007 Air Force Reserve doubles enlisted promotion cycle Enlisted Air Force reservists now have a better opportunity to move up in rank. Lt. Gen. John A. Bradley, commander of Air Force Reserve Command, approved changing the promotion cycle from every other month to monthly. The change took effect Jan. 1. "This is truly a 'good-news' story for our
Jan. 4, 2007 Getting one is rewarding; getting many is heavenly Staff Sgt. Ed Hartman never thought the excitement and energy level for his newfound love would take him to new heights. But that's exactly what happened Dec. 3 when he raced through the skies aboard the 301st Fighter Wing' s F-16 on an incentive ride. "Unbelievably the best time I've ever had,"
Jan. 3, 2007 Air Force plans to deactivate Willow Grove wing Air Force Reserve Command officials briefed congressional leaders Jan 3, 2007, about plans to deactivate the command's 913th Airlift Wing at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove, Pa. The deactivation process will result in personnel authorizations being removed as of Oct. 1, 2007. The