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AFRC News

  • AF leaders remind force to be safe this summer

    With Memorial Day kicking off this year's Critical Days of Summer Safety campaign, Air Force senior leaders have asked Airmen to be as intense about safety as they are about accomplishing the mission.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Mark Welsh, and the Chief Master

  • Reservists track Atlas rocket carrying GPS satellite

    When the Air Force successfully launched an Atlas rocket carrying a GPS satellite May 15, reservists in the 19th Space Operations Squadron provided all of the operational manpower from the launch through the first 96 hours on orbit."The Air Force Reserve has supported 28 of 36 GPS launches," said

  • McConnell reserve unit looks forward to new KC-46A mission

    The recent announcement of McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., as the preferred alternative for the first active-duty led KC-46A main operating base means the Citizen Airmen of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group here will be among the first to fly and maintain the new air refueler once it

  • McConnell reservists will be among first to operate KC-46A

    Air Force officials announced today McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., as the preferred alternative for the first active duty led KC-46A main operating base. "We are proud that our Total Force McConnell Airmen have been entrusted with this new mission and are confident in their ability to bring the new

  • Individual Ready Reserve muster screening at Tinker cancelled

    Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced that due to the devastating tornado that touched down in Moore, Okla., the Individual Ready Reserve Muster Screening, scheduled for June 8 at Tinker AFB, Okla., has been cancelled. Individuals required to attend were originally provided reporting

  • Kirksey selected as AFRC command chief

    A reservist with 25 years of military service has been selected as the next command chief master sergeant for Air Force Reserve Command. Chief Master Sgt. Cameron B. Kirksey, currently the command chief for the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., replaces Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen

  • Homestead racks up savings through Every Dollar Count$

    As Airmen across the Air Force are brainstorming to make the most of the Air Force dollar during the Every Dollar Counts campaign, Homestead Air Reserve Base also continues focus on fiscal responsibility. The goal of the campaign is to address the Air Force's short-term fiscal realities while

  • Tinker units assists in search for tornado victims

    Nearly 250 members of the Oklahoma National Guard, as well as members of Tinker Air Force Base are assisting with victim search and security in Moore, Okla., where a tornado left at least 24 dead, authorities said.The twister hit Monday, May 20, about 3:15 p.m. CDT, just three miles south of Tinker.

  • Massive tornado hits near Tinker AFB

    A powerful tornado touched down about three miles south of Tinker AFB hitting the town of Moore, Okla., May 20.The 507th Air Refueling Wing Crisis Action Team was activated and initiated accountability of all personnel assigned to the wing. The governor called up state National Guard troops to

  • McConnell Reservists return from Southwest Asia deployment

    Several members of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group returned home today from a deployment to Southwest Asia.The returning Airmen arrived on three separate flights throughout the day, and were greeted on the flightline by a crowd of friends, family members, and fellow Airmen."It is