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AFRC News

  • Heritage and courage -- History comes full circle for black aviators

    The past and present came together Aug. 4 as African-American aviators from different generations took part in a historical flight aboard a C-17 Globemaster III. An all-volunteer, African-American aircrew from the 315th and 437th Airlift Wings, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., and from the 446th AW,

  • Portland reservists bid farewell to refueling mission

    The final four KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the 939th Air Refueling Wing departed Portland International Airport Aug. 5, taking with them a bit of history created by reservists assigned here. At its peak, Air Force Reserve Command's 939th ARW flew eight KC-135 aircraft. The first four departed

  • 4th AF Command Chief visits 940th

    Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth A. Mitchell, 4th Air Force command chief, visited Reservists at the 940th Air Refueling Wing at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Aug. 5-6. Chief Mitchell's visit was an opportunity to gain a better understanding of what is happening in the unit and to express his gratitude to

  • Airpark dedication honors Tuskegee Airmen

    More than 50 original Tuskegee Airmen attended an airpark dedication ceremony in their honor Aug. 2 in front of the 944th Fighter Wing headquarters building here. The airpark features an F-16 static aircraft painted in World War II Tuskegee colors in recognition of the "Red Tail" warriors of the

  • Reserve personnel center launches redesigned Web site

    Air Reserve Personnel Center's public Web site has a new look and feel similar to more than 74 other Air Force Web sites currently on the Air Force Public Information Management System, or AFPIMS. ARPC launched the redesigned Web site Aug. 4. "The new Web site provides ease of use to our customers,

  • Real-time information crucial to EOD mission

    Real-time information is crucial in clearing improvised explosive devices in Iraq. Tactics, techniques and technology constantly change in that "fluid" environment. The primary mission for the explosive ordnance disposal specialists assigned here is to clear the Barry M. Goldwater Range of training

  • Replacement income begins Sept. 1 for eligible reservists

    Starting Sept. 1, reservists will begin receiving Reserve Income Replacement Program pay. Congress ordered the Department of Defense to develop the RIRP to aid members of the National Guard and Reserve who get less pay because they are involuntarily put on active duty. The program helps people who

  • Jr. ROTC accepting instructor applications from reservists

    Retirees from the Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard can apply for instructor duty in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. AFJROTC officials anticipate Congress will approve and enact legislation to Title 10 by Oct. 1 permitting them to hire retired Air Guard and

  • Retirement application process centralized for reservists

    Beginning July 31, all eligible members of the Air Force Reserve will submit their retirement application electronically via the virtual Personnel Center Guard and Reserve, a 24/7 customer service Web portal operated by the Air Reserve Personnel Center here. “The ultimate goal is to improve and