Grissom hands unite against domestic violence

Grissom Airmen sent a powerful message, not with written words or speech, but with creative hearts and colorful hands. As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, aimed at educating people on how they can help end abuse, Grissom held an "I can, we can" project here Oct. 15."The purpose of the 'I

Blue steel

Airman 1st Class Brandon Kays, 911th Maintenance Squadron metals technology specialist, mig welds a T-joint for training at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Oct. 4, 2014. Metals technology specialists fabricate metal parts for various projects, including parts for the

ISR: A critical capability for 21st century warfare

The progressive adaptations and breakthroughs made in the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance arena have changed the way wars are fought, and the way commanders think about the battlespace."Whether we have Airmen exploiting full motion video data or serving downrange in the (Central

Hurricane Hunters fly 'Gonzalo' in Atlantic, 'Ana' in Pacific

It's been a busy two weeks for the Air Force Reserve's Hurricane Hunters. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew their last of 15 missions into Hurricane Ana in the Pacific Monday while gathering weather data for the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.On the other side of the globe, the hunters

Obama activates reserves for Operation United Assistance

President Barack Obama has authorized the Defense Department to call up a small number of National Guard or reserve troops that possess special skills needed to aid efforts in stopping the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa.Obama issued an executive order yesterday authorizing the

Tenth Air Force welcomes new commander

Wright-Patt reservists join Ebola support operations

A reserve aircrew from the 445th Airlift Wing's 89th Airlift Squadron departed Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio Oct. 16 to deliver cargo in support of Ebola stricken regions of West Africa.The crew stopped at Olmsted Air National Guard Base in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to pick up a large 60-ton four

Ramstein launches first C-130J flight to assist Ebola outbreak efforts

Airmen with the 37th Airlift Squadron here loaded a C-130J Super Hercules with needed supplies and launched their first mission Oct. 7, to West Africa in support of Operation United Assistance.The team of Airmen flying with the aircraft made stops in Spain, Senegal and Liberia, which is one of the

AF releases criteria for new service medal

Air Force officials released nomination criteria for the new Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, following Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James' May 27, 2014, authorization.The medal will be awarded to individuals for their direct support of nuclear deterrence operations."This

Cyber expansions create security considerations

Technological advances have put the world at the fingertips of anyone with connection to the Internet and during cyber security awareness month, Airmen and their families are reminded to remain vigilant when posting personal information."You have to assume that everyone is looking at it," said Col.