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April 20, 2018
Enlisted IRs have until May 21 to submit STEPII applications

STEP II is a commander’s program designed to promote outstanding and well deserving enlisted Air Force Reserve members to one grade above the authorized grade for their position. Only those Airmen who clearly demonstrate outstanding potential will be considered for promotion under STEP II.
April 19, 2018
Reserve Citizen Airmen support planet hunting mission

The 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, supported a successful SpaceX rocket launch out of Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., April 18. The Air Force Reserve unit is regularly tasked with clearing the area surrounding the Space Coast launch
April 19, 2018
Miller Testifies on AFR Budget

Reserve and Guard component senior leaders testified at the Senate Appropriations Committee’s subcommittee on Defense hearing on their FY19 budget issues and requests, April 17.SAC-D Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Vice Chairman Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) hosted the hearing to listen to resource
April 14, 2018
419th welcomes first female commander, F-35 pilot

The 419th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, welcomed its first female commander during a change of command ceremony, April 16. Col. Regina “Torch” Sabric assumed command from Col. David “Shooter” Smith, who has served as commander since November 2015. Sabric will be the wing’s first
April 5, 2018
Upgrading the fuel structure in the AOR with experience and a strong work ethic

The 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron’s fuels management flight is responsible for supplying approximately 150,000 gallons of fuel a day supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. The POL team works tirelessly to improve fuel efficiency, saving the Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Air
April 4, 2018
F-35 weapons load competition tests Airmen’s skills

Air Force Reservists in the 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron went head-to-head with their active duty counterparts during an F-35 weapons load competition April 2.
April 3, 2018
Patrick Air Force Base community welcomes home fallen hero

The Patrick Air Force Base community came out in full force to honor Master Sgt. William Posch who was brought home April 4. He died in a helicopter crash in Iraq last month.
March 30, 2018
Women of Weather: Hurricane Hunters make a difference

Some little girls might dream about being princesses; but others dream about becoming a Hurricane Hunter and flying into the most powerful storms on earth.
March 30, 2018
AF Reserve Command announces outstanding Airmen

Winners chosen for the Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding Airman of the Year awards
March 29, 2018
Wing pays tribute to fallen pararescuemen during memorial

It was a roller coaster of emotions for the approximately 1,500 people who joined together from across the globe to pay tribute to pararescuemen Master Sgt. William Posch and Staff Sgt. Carl Enis in aircraft Hangar 750, March 27.

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