April 26, 2006 Pararescue reservists enhance skills in joint training Air Force reservists from the 304th Rescue Squadron at Portland International Airport partnered with five civilian rescue organizations April 22 on Mount Hood for a day-long search and rescue mock exercise. About 50 search and rescue professionals from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s department,
April 24, 2006 McChord reservist nominated for American Legion award A reservist from the 728th Airlift Squadron, McChord AFB, Wash., is Air Force Reserve Command’s nominee for the 2006 American Legion Spirit of Service Award. Senior Airman Lyn C. Yin was nominated for the award for volunteer service. “Airman Yin’s integrity, loyalty, sacrifice and innovative
April 24, 2006 Command announces judge advocate awards Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command officials here announced the following AFRC judge advocate awards April 20: Reserve JA – Lt. Col. Nicholas R. Loehr, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB, Calif.; Civilian attorney – Philip D. Donohoe, Headquarters AFRC, Robins AFB; and Paralegal – Master Sgt.
April 24, 2006 AFRC announces Oustanding Airmen of the Year and First Sergeant winners Air Force Reserve Command announced its Outstanding Airmen of the Year and First Sergeant of the Year during ceremonies at the Museum of Aviation here April 20. The winners are are Senior Airman Eric Pena, airman category, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB, Calif.; Staff Sgt. Conrad Dawes Jr., NCO
April 23, 2006 Charleston hosts its first motorcycle safety instructor course Eleven Department of Defense people graduated from the first motorcycle safety instructor course hosted here March 29-April 5. The purpose of the eight-day course was to train the rider coach candidates on how to conduct motorcycle safety courses at their respective bases, said Bob Simpson,
April 20, 2006 Reserve airman breaks the mold during celebration week Some brought friends or colleagues. Some brought wives, husbands and “significant others.” A few others came alone. However, Senior Airman Kris Winder broke the mold and brought a son’s most significant other – his mom. For the Air Force Reserve Command’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year
April 19, 2006 McGuire unit named best flying squadron in command The 78th Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., won the 2005 Grover Loening Trophy, recognizing it as the best flying squadron in Air Force Reserve Command. Command officials here announced the award April 17. (AFRC News Service)