News

April 1, 2024
Safety Enterprise announces new mission, vision, goals in 2024 Strategic Plan

The DAF Safety Strategic Plan defines the essential path to take DAF Safety from where we are to where we need to be and provide maximum value to all Airmen and Guardians. The Strategic Plan identifies six areas of focus for the Safety enterprise to further evolve and modernize. These goals align
March 29, 2024
Proof to pass the torch

As the 910th Airlift Wing prepares to upgrade its aging C-130H Hercules fleet to the newer C-130J-30 Super Hercules model, testing was needed to determine if and how the new airframe could perform the Department of Defense’s only large-area fixed-wing aerial spray capability to control
March 28, 2024
349th FSS suits up for physical fitness

Strength, resiliency, and fitness remain core qualities that propel Airmen forward to succeed and lead in mission readiness as reservists in the Air Force Reserve.The 349th Force Support Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California is doing just that by conducting weekly fitness sessions. The
March 27, 2024
Spray mission's future soars in test flight

A C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft from Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, sprays water during a low pass at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, as part of a flight test of the 910th Airlift Wing's unique electronic modular aerial spray system, March 25, 2024. The flight test was performed to
March 20, 2024
AFRC’s Small Business Program director eager to tackle new job

While Air Force Reserve Command has had an active Small Business Program for many years, the command recently selected its first-ever full-time Small Business Program director.
March 13, 2024
Air Force Reserve unit provides full-time support to flight test

The 370th Flight Test Squadron, an Air Force Reserve Command unit, provides both aerial refueling and flight test support to the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
March 12, 2024
482d Fighter Wing welcomes first resilience integrator

The 482d Fighter Wing has taken a critical step forward in supporting the well-being and resilience of its personnel with the appointment of Master Sgt. Misael Hidalgo as its first Resilience Integrator as of February 28, 2024. Hidalgo's role involves updating units on available resources, serving
March 12, 2024
Grissom Fire Department brings the heat, secures two AFRC awards

For the second time in four years, Grissom’s fire department received the Chief Master Sergeant Ralph E. Sanborn Award which annually recognizes the best medium-sized fire department within Air Force Reserve Command. In addition to the unit award, one firefighter racked up individual honors as well.
March 11, 2024
Department of the Air Force releases 2025 budget proposal

The $217.5 billion budget request is designed to meet DAF goals for modernization, readiness, addressing key capability gaps and managing risk.
March 11, 2024
Reserve aircrew’s quick thinking saves the day, wins 4AF award

The 315th Airlift Wing, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, won the 2023 Fourth Air Force Aircrew Excellence Award for their quick thinking during an in-fight emergency in April of 2023.The C-17 Globemaster III airlift mission was a de-positioning sortie slated to depart from Ramstein Air