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June 17, 2024
Recover, re-fuel, re-frag, launch: Multi-Capable Airmen test abilities at ACE exercise

With heat striations rising off the tarmac in the hot Nevada sun, a group of 419th Fighter Wing reservists briskly marched single file across the flightline. Ahead of them, against the backdrop of red mountains, a KC-46A Pegasus tanker sat ready to carry them and their equipment into the air during
June 11, 2024
Department of the Air Force launches NIPRGPT

As part of its ongoing modernization efforts, the Department of the Air Force chief information officer, in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, is accelerating initiatives to provide Guardians, Airmen, civilian employees, and contractors the ability to responsibly experiment with
June 10, 2024
Addressing the old note

The 910th AW maintains the Department of Defense’s only large area, fixed-wing aerial spray capability to eliminate disease-carrying insects and pest insects. From May 28 – June 7, 2024, Reserve Citizen Airmen from Youngstown ARS and a 910th AW aerial spray modified C-130H Hercules aircraft equipped
May 23, 2024
Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for full-time positions

This transfer option is part of the Space Force Personnel Management Act legislative proposal approved by Congress and signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
May 22, 2024
302nd Communications Flight brings high-speed internet to African Lion 2024

For the first time, U.S. and partner forces participating in exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) in Ghana are leveraging high-speed satellite internet to establish high-bandwidth connectivity at their remote training locations.
May 21, 2024
African Lion 24 exercises Air Force’s wings

AL24 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest premier joint annual exercise, led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). This year’s event marks a significant milestone as SETAF-AF celebrates the 20th anniversary of the African Lion exercise series.
May 20, 2024
ARC Athena’s Encore: Langley AFB hosts second annual event

The United States Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard fused their efforts to host the second annual ARC Athena at Langley Air Force Base from April 29-30, 2024. Drawing over 400 individuals, with approximately 270 in-person attendees, ARC Athena served as a platform for fostering
May 16, 2024
The Force behind the 908th Force Support Squadron

Within the complexities of the Air Force, there exists a group of unsung heroes. They are there from the start to end of an Airman’s journey. The Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 908th Force Support Squadron shoulder the weight of overseeing three crucial areas: sustainment, communication and
May 16, 2024
Equipping wingmen with crisis response planning

The helping agencies at Youngstown Air Reserve Station kicked off mental health awareness month by welcoming Dr. Craig Bryan to facilitate a daylong workshop at Youngstown Air Reserve Station on May 3 attended by a group of the 910th Airlift Wing’s senior leaders, first sergeants, firefighters,
May 14, 2024
Back in the BUFF: Innovative training effort brings B-52 veteran back into the cockpit

An innovative effort to improve training for B-52 Formal Training Unit students brought a former pilot on his first sortie in 28 years. The Formal Training Unit is led by the 93rd Bomb Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit. They work in conjunction with active-duty partners in the 11th Bomb Squadron.

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