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AFRC News

  • Colorado reservists ready for wildland fire season

    Despite the winter-like weather, Colorado Air Force Reservists and their active duty counterparts were re-certified April 19-23 here to respond to wildland fires.The 302nd Airlift Wing, the Air Force Reserve's only organization with the aerial fire fighting mission, held its annual Modular Airborne

  • Utah reservist honors Boston bombing victims at SLC Marathon

    Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Gill, 419th Operations Group, honored victims of the Boston Marathon bombing at the Salt Lake City Marathon April 20 by carrying a large American flag for the duration of the race. The Air Force Reservist said the marathon was a tough race, both physically and

  • Air Force Combat Talons fly for last time

    The Air Force's last four MC-130E Combat Talon I's spread their wings for a final mission from their home at Duke Field on April 15.The Talons will be officially retired in a ceremony at Duke Field on April 25 and the aircraft will then be flown to the "boneyard" at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ. April 25th

  • Senior leaders to retire, transfer

    The Office of Air Force Reserve announced the following senior leader actions April 18:- Maj. Gen. Frank J. Padilla from deputy inspector general of the Air Force, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, to retirement.- Maj. Gen. Craig N. Gourley from vice commander of Air Force

  • Air Force officials announce civilian Reduction in Force

    In a continuing effort to meet the Department of Defense funding targets in the FY12 President's Budget and re-balance the civilian workforce, approximately 60 Air Force installations will implement civilian Reduction in Force authorities effective through about Aug. 23, to assist in the placement

  • Command selects outstanding airmen, first sergeant

    An airman and three senior NCOs will represent Air Force Reserve Command in the Air Force's 2012 Outstanding Airmen of the Year and First Sergeant of the Year competitions later this year.AFRC's nominees to the Air Force competitions are:First sergeant - Senior Master Sgt. Daniel J. Anthony, 302nd

  • Reserve component leaders discuss FY14 budget

    The top leaders from the U.S. military's reserve components went on Capitol Hill April 17 to provide statements and answer questions about their fiscal 2014 budget proposals.Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), chairwoman of the full U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations; Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.),

  • Purple, the color of sacrifice

    Schools throughout Houston County, Ga., joined a nationwide movement to "Purple Up" on April 15. Matt Arthur Elementary School students, faculty and staff were one of many schools in the United States wearing purple to recognize April as the Month of the Military Child. "The military is a very

  • Air Force reserve instructor pilot killed in vehicle accident

    An Air Force reserve instructor pilot was killed along with his wife and two daughters near San Antonio, Texas, April 13.Lt. Col. Kenneth Koontz, a civilian simulator instructor and member of the 96th Flying Training Squadron was killed in a traffic accident on U.S. Route 90."Lt. Col. Kenneth