June 22, 2006 2 in command named Air Force outstanding airmen When the Air Force announced its 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year June 16, two members of Air Force Reserve Command were among the honored. Master Sgt. Renee L. Williams, Headquarters AFRC, Robins AFB, and Senior Airman Eric J. Pena, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB, Calif., competed against
June 21, 2006 Airmen, Soldiers polish training skills at Golden Medic Air Force reservists from around the country deployed here June 10-19 to participate in the Army Reserve’s largest medical exercise, Golden Medic 2006. About 200 Airmen set up a base at the city’s regional airport. At nearby Fort Gordon, nearly 2,000 Soldiers took part in the exercise. More than
June 19, 2006 Education continues to be best weapon against AIDS In the past 25 years, more than 25 million people worldwide have died from AIDS – acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Although not considered a high risk group, Air Force people are still at risk and routinely receive briefings about it before deploying to countries that have high levels of
June 16, 2006 Elevating experience - Medics get hands-on training at AF Academy Sixteen members of the 917th Medical Squadron here reached new career heights this spring when they trained at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Working at an elevation of more than 7,000 feet above sea level, they integrated with members of the academy's 10th Medical Group to provide
June 16, 2006 Reservists win Air Force aircrew life support awards Air Force reservists won all three of the air reserve component categories in the 2005 Air Force aircrew life support award competition.The Air Force announced the following winners from Air Force Reserve Command June 14: Senior NCO – Master Sgt. James D. Haupt, 773rd Airlift Squadron, Youngstown
June 16, 2006 Security forces get life-saving training in Afghanistan Security forces Airmen here train constantly for missions beyond the scope of their traditional air-base-ground-defense role and, thanks to the U.S. Army, they now have training that may save someone’s life. Members of the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron completed a 40-hour combat
June 16, 2006 Your mama wears combat boots, football cleats They tackle like other football players, score touchdowns and show uncommon toughness. There's just one major difference - they're women. Women throughout the local Shreveport-Bossier area have joined forces to become the Shreveport ShockHers, a first-year expansion team for the National Women's