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March 18, 2017
Reserve Airmen support successful Delta IV launch

The U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 920th Rescue Wing in partnership with the 45th Space Wing, supported United Launch Alliance’s successful launch of the WGS-9 spacecraft aboard a ULA Delta IV rocket from Space Launch Complex 37 here March 18.
March 18, 2017
Reservist spearheads Al Udeid ‘caddy land’ improvements

Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron play a major role in the upkeep of living and operating conditions at Al Udeid. Since 2015, one initiative that has kept Airmen with the squadron working hard is the replacement of 50 old “cadillacs,” outdoor restroom and shower facilities
March 17, 2017
Supportive Leadership: Integrated Wing’s first female command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Shirley Wilcox, 916th Air Refueling Wing command chief, not only is the first female command chief of the 916th ARW, she is also the very first command chief under the new Integrated Wing (I-Wing) construct which began here recently.
March 13, 2017
Airmen, Cops face off for charity

The Dover Eagles and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15 hockey teams played against each other in a charity game March 11, 2017, at the Centre Ice Rink in Harrington, Delaware.The proceeds from the game, totaling $2,800, went to the family of Correctional Officer Lt. Steven Floyd, who was recently
March 13, 2017
Mattis: Social Media Misconduct by DoD Personnel Won’t be Tolerated

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the purported actions of civilian and military personnel on social media websites represent egregious violations of the fundamental values that are upheld at the Department of Defense.
March 12, 2017
Citizen Airmen save life of drowning child during Cope North 2017

They didn’t set out to be heroes, nor did they expect that their recent temporary assignment to Talafofo, Guam, would place them in that situation.On Feb. 25, Staff Sgts. Rochelle Waters and Dante Thomas, 349th Security Forces Squadron members, were enjoying an off day at the beach from their
March 10, 2017
Miller discuss priorities with House Caucus

Service chiefs from the Reserve and Guard components met with members of House National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus on Capitol Hill, March 8.
March 9, 2017
Reserve rescuers join search for missing skier on Mt Hood

Amidst avalanche warnings and whiteout conditions, Air Force Reserve Guardian Angel Airmen from the 304th Rescue Squadron, Portland, Ore., combined forces with two dozen other searchers and the Air National Guard to help find a missing skier March 9.
March 8, 2017
Resilience binds reservist’s family during times of trial

Air Force Instruction 90-506, which establishes the requirements for Comprehensive Airman Fitness to enhance the resilience of individuals, families and communities, defines resilience as “the ability to withstand, recover and grow in the face of stressors and changing demands.”Overcoming their
March 7, 2017
Alamo Wing supports NATO mission

A trio of Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, four Army vehicles, support equipment and 39 Army Soldiers from the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, Ft. Drum, N.Y., were delivered Feb. 28, 2017 and March 3, 2017 to Riga, Latvia by the Air Force Reserve Command's 433rd Airlift Wing aircrew in support of

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