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AFRC News

  • AF continues to monitor Zika, infected mosquitoes could hit US this summer

    As the threat of infected mosquitoes reaching the U.S. climbs, the Air Force continues to closely monitor the emergence of Zika virus infections to help inform and protect Airmen and their families. The World Health Organization declared Feb. 1 that the Zika virus is a public health emergency of

  • Looking back on “The Spirit of Berlin” C-17 Globemaster III

    The 315th Airlift Wing is representing Team Charleston during this year’s Berlin Air Show. To kick off this celebration, let’s take a look back on the famed C-17 that is currently on display in Berlin, Germany.Every two years, the Berlin Air Show captivates hundreds of thousands of people, while

  • Reserve unit dominates at Hawgsmoke

    Pilots from the Air Force Reserve's 47th Fighter Squadron demonstrated their experience and expertise on the ground and in the air by winning the Hawgsmoke 2016 competition. Thirteen teams competed in biennial A-10C Thunderbolt II competition June 1-3. This year’s event concentrated on two major

  • Air Force increases access to behavioral health care

    Nearly half of people with a treatable behavioral health disorder do not seek help from behavioral health professionals, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. However, 80 percent of this population does visit a primary care manager at least once a year. The Air Force

  • AF IMA leads global peacekeeper training

    Col. Carl Magnusson is a member of the profession of arms. But during a recent multinational exercise, he helped shape the next generation of the profession of peace.Alongside his Mongolian Armed Forces counterpart, Col. L. Ganselem, Magnusson served as co-director for Khaan Quest 2016, held in the

  • Flying Jennies take part in D-Day 72nd anniversary events

    C-130's were seen flying over many towns, villages, and historical sites near here Friday in honor of the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day today.The U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 815th Airlift Squadron, along with 400 U.S. troops, participated in several ceremonial events Wednesday through Saturday to

  • Beale reserve unit regains air refueling mission

    The 940th officially converted back to an Air Refueling Wing and ushered in new leadership during a ceremony here June 4.Col. Craig Peters assumed command of the 940th ARW, Col. Richard Heaslip, and Col. Aaron Heick took command of the 940th Operations Maintenance Groups, respectively.Maj. Gen. John

  • Hurricane Hunters fly Bonnie, prepare to investigate storm in Caribbean Sea

    Hurricane season started early for the U.S. Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters who began flying storm missions May 27, five days before the official start of the season June 1.   The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, assigned to the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, flew five

  • Idaho deployment to push F-35 limits

    Eight F-35A aircraft and 160 personnel from Hill Air Force Base will depart this week for rigorous operational testing at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, through June 17. This marks the first time Hill's operational F-35s will travel out of state for training.The F-35A pilots and maintainers