Canadians train with Air Force Reservists

Members of the Canadian Air Force flew into Homestead ARB on Feb. 11 to participate in a joint international exercise known as ChumEx. As a yearly event, Homestead ARB’s 93rd Fighter Squadron invites air force fighter units with dissimilar aircraft from allied nations to play “war games” and

Integration builds on fighter wings’ strengths

The ongoing association between the 419th and 388th Fighter Wings here will make both organizations stronger by capitalizing on the strengths of each, said Lt. Gen. John Bradley, commander of Air Force Reserve Command. General Bradley welcomed reservists from the 419th FW home in late January upon

Top aerial port, people named

The 73rd Aerial Port Squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Carswell Field, Texas, hauled in two Air Force Reserve Command awards for 2005. In addition to having the best aerial port unit, Maj. Diana E. Echols was named the top field grade officer. Capt. Jeffry G. Haynes III of

Command recognizes 2 for supporting operational mission

Two senior NCOs received Air Force Reserve Command awards for supporting the command’s operational mission. Senior Master Sgt. Shawn D. Dahl of the Headquarters AFRC directorate of operations won the command’s Best Award for 2005. The award, named in honor of Brig. Gen. William H. Best Jr., the 11th

Historians attend workshop, take home awards

Air Force Reserve Command historians learned who has the better programs during their annual workshop here in February. Three people won historical services, history and museums program awards. Senior Master Sgt. Linda Flythe-Bailey of the 916th Air Refueling Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.,

Reserve doctor makes house call to developing nations

An Air Force doctor is helping thousands of people in developing countries as a results of a chance encounter with Texas reservists at Rhein-Main Air Base, Germany, eight years ago. Lt. Col (Dr.) Josef Schmid was in the Regular Air Force working in the Rhein-Main clinic when a team of reservists

Sew Much Comfort helps Soldiers cope with injuries

With spools of thread, yards of fabric and an array of patterns, Air Force reservists help bring thousands of smiles to injured Soldiers hospitalized in rehabilitation facilities throughout the Washington, D.C., area and overseas. “I learned about Sew Much Comfort after hearing about a special

Saying good-bye--Charleston aerial porters leave for deployment

New technology for old airframe

Command picks best in communications & information

A communications and information award selection board convened here and selected 18 individuals and two units as Air Force Reserve Command C&I winners for 2005. Command officials announced the award selections Feb. 16. Maj. Brian Lowmiller, 919th Communications Squadron, Eglin AFB Field 3, Fla.,