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AFRC News

  • October issue of Citizen Airman is online

    The October issue of Citizen Airman magazine is available on the web at http://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/.The cover story talks about how the Air Force's new air expeditionary force construct will impact Reservists. Bo Joyner, associate editor, focuses the spotlight on the new commanders of 22nd Air

  • Reserve F-22 unit participates in Hawaii War Day

    Alaska's only Air Force Reserve unit took part in a joint-service "War Day" exercise during their annual tour at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii.The event was the first ever group-wide off-station annual tour for the 477th Fighter Group."This was an important training opportunity because it

  • Fini flight ends Niagara Guard-Reserve C-130 association

    Airmen in the 107th Airlift Wing flew their final C-130 flight here, Sept. 25, ending a seven-year Air Reserve Component combat delivery association between the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard.The New York Air National Guard unit will transition to flying remotely piloted aircraft as a

  • The Air Force catcher's mitt

    Video news story on the Air Force Association convention discussing the value of the Air Reserve Component and how it becomes the "catcher's mitt" to retain skilled Airmen as they leave the active force.Watch it on YouTubeWatch it on DVIDS

  • Leaders sign Total Force Aircrew Management charter

    Senior Air Force leaders signed a Total Force Aircrew Management charter Sept. 18, during the Aircrew Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III , Director of Air National Guard Lt. Gen. Stanley E.

  • Former 419th reservist to compete in Warrior Games

    A former reservist in the 419th Fighter Wing is set to compete in the 2014 Warrior Games competition Sept. 28 to Oct. 4 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Tech. Sgt. Andrew Evans served in the wing's 67th Aerial Port Squadron for 10 years before being medically retired in June. Evans suffered spinal

  • Rydholm nominated for second star

    Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced today that the president has made the following nomination:Air Force Brig. Gen. Derek P. Rydholm has been nominated to the rank of major general. Rydholm is currently serving as director, plans, programs and requirements, Headquarters Air Force Reserve

  • Air Force Reserve announces senior leaders changes

    The Chief of Air Force Reserve announced the following Senior Leader actions Sept. 19:Maj. Gen. Gary M. Batinich, from Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, to Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of Air Force Reserve, Headquarters United

  • Airman comes home after 62 years

    ""We never expected it -- it's a miracle," said Mary May, as she watched the dignified arrival of her brother's remains, U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. William Irving Turner at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, New York, Sept. 18.The Niagara Falls ARS Honor Guard conducted the arrival, and a