McConnell reservists return from 120-day deployment

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

State of Air Force Reserve discussed at AFA

Senior Department of Defense and industry leaders gathered at the Air Force Association's 2014 Air and Space conference and technology exposition Sept. 15 to discuss the future of the Air Force and Air Force Reserve.More than 5,000 U.S. and allied-nation Airmen, corporate and media representatives

Suicide prevention: What you can do

September 8-14 was National Suicide Prevention Week. However, many people are hesitant to get involved in the discussion on the topic of suicide prevention.This is concerning because the ability to get involved and intervene is critical to saving lives.Suicide and suicidal behavior affect all

Deployed Whiteman reservist nominated for Sijan Award

A few months ago, Maj. Chad Carlton was excited as he stood in the deployment line to catch his flight to Afghanistan. Carlton's wing commander, Col. Hubie Hegtvedt, shook hands with each reservist from the 442nd Fighter Wing as they departed, but he paused as he shook Carlton's hand."You look too

Hurricane Hunters fly Odile

The Air Force Reserve's Hurricane Hunters flew into Hurricane Odile Sunday to collect critical weather data for the National Hurricane Center.Hurricane Odile formed in the Pacific Ocean and made landfall this morning in Baja, California. After reaching Category 4 strength on Sunday, Odile weakened