Grissom pilot pushes limits of aviation

His aircraft spins more than 50 consecutive times during flight and plummets toward the ground in a downward, spiral motion. Then the plane begins to perform cartwheels, a move that would invoke fear in the most seasoned pilot. These moves don't bother Capt. Billy Werth, a KC-135R Stratotanker pilot

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

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

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

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

A mission without borders

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

Topping off the Extender

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

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,"