AF Reserve space squadron temporarily assumes command of nation's DMSP weather satellites

In a lead up to the recent launch of America's 19th Defense Meteorological Satellite Program spacecraft, Air Force Reservists here took full command and control of the nation's inventory of DMSP weather satellites across the globe.The 6th Space Operations Squadron, which provides support to the

Forms due soon for upcoming lieutenant colonel board

Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonel line and nonline position vacancy promotion recommendation forms are due to Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center promotion secretariat by April 25.Promotion under the PV program helps maintain a balanced force by giving commanders the means to nominate

AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Camps announced

Registration for the Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard Teen Leadership Camps is open through May 31, according to Air Force Reserve Command Services officials.These summits are available to youth ages 14-18 who have a parent serving in the Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard nationwide.

Congress reviews Air Force Budget Plans

Senior Air Force leaders were on Capitol Hill to testify and answer questions about funding priorities and fleet reductions announced in early March as part of the FY15 Air Force budget request. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) led the hearing at the Senate Appropriations

Air Force leaders insist new tanker is key to airpower

The top three acquisition priorities for the Air Force are the KC-46A aerial tanker, the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter and the Long Range Strike Bomber, officials told members of Congress during a hearing of House Armed Services Committee's subcommittee on seapower and projections forces, April 2."On

Senate hearing

Reservists nominate employers for support awards

Reservists depend on the support of their civilian employers in order to serve in the military.Hundreds of Air Force reservists recently thanked their civilian bosses for that support. Between November and January, they nominated 309 employers for the 2014 Secretary of Defense Employer Support

Reserve weather reconnaissance unit completes slow winter storm season

The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron had the fourth slowest winter-weather reconnaissance season on record, according to the April 1 unit activity report from the Chief Aerial Reconnaissance Coordination All Hurricanes, or CARCAH, unit at the National Hurricane Center.The trend follows a

Reservists greet SecAF at Al Udeid

CSAF: Budget cuts affect combatant commands

Painful budget reductions will reduce the future capabilities of combatant commanders, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III told Congress here March 26.Testifying alongside Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James at a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee's defense