Pope wins AFRC financial services award

The 440th Airlift Wing financial services office here receivedthe Fiscal Year 2014 Air Reserve Command Financial Service Office of the YearAward for outstanding service.The office was noted for having zero discrepancies for reserve pay, civilian payand the Defense Travel System, ensuring voucher

WW II Vet presented overdue medal at Dobbins ceremony

An 89-year-old World War II veteran was surprised by a special treat and membersof his family during the 94th Airlift Wing commander's call Jan.10. U.S. Army Air Corp Staff Sgt. William Hughey and his wife of 50years were invited to the January unit training assembly as a special guest.What he

Homestead units garner Info Dominance awards

The 482nd Communication Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, received the Lt. Gen. Harold W. Grant Outstanding Unit award and three Information Dominance individual awards. This is the second year in a row for the 482nd CS to win the top unit award.The unit award honors Lt. Gen. Harold

Command announces Aviation Resource Management Awards

Air Force Reserve Command has announced the 2014 Outstanding Aviation Resource Management Awards. The following individuals and organizations will represent AFRC in the Air Reserve Component competition.Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Master Sgt. Mark E. Frizzo, 73rd Airlift Squadron,

Command announces 2014 Medical Award winners

Air Force Reserve Command announced the winners of the 2014 MedicalAwards.Winners, by category are:Nursing Leadership ExcellenceAward -- Lt. Col. Kelly E. Compas, 932nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Scott AirForce Base, Illinois.Outstanding Field Grade Officer assigned to aReserve Ground Medical Unit

McConnell Reserve unit receives Raincross Trophy

For the first time in its history, the 931st Air Refueling Group has received the Raincross Trophy, recognizing it as the best unit in 4th Air Force.The award was presented Nov. 19 during the 16th annual Raincross Trophy Dinner in Riverside, Calif. The awards dinner is a highlight of the annual 4th

Barksdale reservist among first to receive Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal (NDOSM) for the first time to 25 Airmen during Air Force Global Strike Command's 2014 Global Strike Challenge, Nov. 5.James approved the award in May with the intent of recognizing Airmen for their

Outstanding contributions result in national award

A member of the 482nd Fighter Wing here was selected as the Recruiter Service Personnel Support Person of the Year at the Recruit National Awards Banquet.Master Sgt. Jennifer Trimble, chief of career development for 482nd Force Support Squadron here, was recognized for the outstanding contributions

Pittsburgh named best command installation

Cheers erupted from the crowd as the 911th Airlift Wing commander delivered the news to more than 1,200 Airmen gathered for a commander's call Nov. 1.Col. Jeffrey A. Van Dootingh enthusiastically announced that Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station was the Air Force Reserve Command's

AFRC names Lessons Learned Military Professional of the Year