Oct. 21, 2005 Command seeks greater climate survey participation Air Force Reserve Command leaders want everyone in the command – military and civilian – to participate in the 2005 Air Force Climate Survey. The survey runs from Oct. 1 to Nov. 23. “Last year was the first time AFRC participated in the survey, and the results were tremendous,” said Lt. Gen. John A.
Oct. 21, 2005 ELTP provides civilians opportunity to assist Katrina victims Air Force civilian employees who want to assist people who bore the wrath of Hurricane Katrina may do so through the emergency leave transfer program. ELTP permits U.S. government employees to donate unused annual leave for transfer to fellow employees adversely affected by Hurricane Katrina. Leave
Oct. 21, 2005 Government civilians offered way to help Katrina survivors In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many Americans want to do whatever they can to help those directly affected, and now government civilians have another way to help in this effort. Government civilian employees may now volunteer to help the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hurricane
Oct. 21, 2005 Rescuers give, receive kindness for saving lives When an Air Force reservist came here with his search-and-rescue unit, he helped spark generosity from 750 miles away for Hurricane Katrina victims. Staff Sgt. Tony Pieske, an aerial gunner on an HH-60 helicopter, and other reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., arrived
Oct. 21, 2005 Aircrew accepts Air Force awards for heroic act Members of an Air Force Reserve Command aircrew received national recognition Sept. 12 for avoiding disaster over Iraq in October 2004. After Maj. Rolf W. Breen and his crew were awarded the Air Force Association’s 2004 Reserve Aircrew Award, they accepted Distinguished Flying Crosses from Air Force
Oct. 21, 2005 Air Force reservists to get Army medal “Join the Air Force, Serve with the Army” may be a new twist to an old recruiting slogan. In fact, five Airmen with Air Force Reserve Command’s 908th Airlift Wing based here, did such a good job that the Army is recognizing their contribution to America’s senior service during their year in Iraq. In
Oct. 21, 2005 Reservists begin spraying for insects in Gulf Coast Air Force reservists continue to save lives in Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath by conducting aerial spray missions in an attempt to reduce mosquito and filth fly populations. A C-130H aircrew flew the first of many flights over Louisiana Sept. 12. The Department of Defense’s only fixed-wing aerial
Oct. 21, 2005 No life left behind – rescuers save people, pets Lately when Senior Master Sgt. James Sanchez goes on a rescue mission, he makes sure some basics are in order – a secure hoist, communication with his helicopter, ear protection, water, dog biscuits and a can of cat treats. To him, every life is worth saving. Sergeant Sanchez is a pararescue jumper
Oct. 21, 2005 Americans place in NATO competition An Air Force reservist from Cincinnati and two American teammates took the silver medal in overall competition at the NATO Military Skills Competition in Elsenborn, Belgium, in August. Air Force Reserve Command Maj. Joel Winton, Naval Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Grant Staats and Army Reserve Maj. Larry