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AFRC News

  • Hurricane Hunters fly into Tropical Storm Bertha

    Aircrew members from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron "Hurricane Hunters" have been flying data-gathering missions into Tropical Storm Bertha out of the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix, part of the U.S. Virgin Islands since July 31.According to Lt. Col. Jon Talbot, 53rd WRS chief

  • Air Force Reserve Command delays inactivation of 815th Airlift Squadron

    The Air Force Reserve Command announced Monday the delay of the inactivation of the 815th Airlift Squadron here. The 815th AS, referred to as the "Flying Jennies," is a tactical airlift unit in the 403rd Wing. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 called for the transfer of 10 C-130J

  • Chaplain candidates inspired by tour of JBSA-Lackland

    Eighteen Air Force chaplain candidates visited the Gateway to the Air Force here to learn how Airmen begin their military careers. The stop was one of five on the candidates' tour of Air Force installations.  The Air Force Chaplain Candidate Program allows seminary and other professional religious

  • McConnell Reservists return from deployment

    Air Force Reservists from the 931st Air Refueling Group here returned July 21 from a 60-day deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.During the deployment, aircrew and support personnel from the 931 ARG flew air refueling missions, performed aircraft maintenance and filled other support roles while

  • Social media requires care, caution with political material

    Most Americans are born with a political rattle in their hands, and learn to shake it early. While U.S. culture promotes opinions and debate, the Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force and Air Reserve Personnel Center wish to remind Airmen that, while on active duty - and even for reservists who may

  • Air Force focuses fourth round of VERA/VSIP on headquarters reductions

    In an effort to lead its force management actions with voluntary programs, the Air Force announced a fourth round of civilian workforce shaping measures beginning July 21.This follows the recent Air Force announcement on headquarters organization and staffing reductions. Those changes are designed

  • Active, reserve Airmen take over maintenance duties on C-145A

    Active duty and reserve Air Force maintainers took over responsibility for the upkeep and repairs of the 16 C-145As assigned here from Sierra Nevada Corporation contractors, July 1.Airmen from the 592nd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron and the 919th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance