MacDill reservists find respite at Yellow Ribbon event

Tech. Sgt. John Stramiello's most trying moment while deployed came when he missed the first birthday of his son, Matthew. Although nothing can take the place of something so important, he is glad America is caring for his family today with the Yellow Ribbon Program."The Yellow Ribbon Program gives

McChord wing earns Sherrard award

The 446th Airlift Wing is the 2011 Lieutenant General James E. Sherrard III  award winner.Each year the Airlift/Tanker Association recognizes those who have demonstrated superior leadership, made outstanding contributions to the airlift/tanker mission, and provided invaluable service to their

AF Reserve honors its Outstanding Airmen of 2010

Air Force Reserve Command honored its Outstanding Airmen of 2010 during an awards banquet here Aug. 16, 2011. AFRC Command Chief Master Sgt. Dwight Badgett (center) stands with honorees, from left, Chief Master Sgt. Leon Alexander, who accepted the Outstanding Airman Award on behalf of Staff Sgt.

Retirement ceremony had surprise ending

A retirement ceremony held August 6 turned into surprise homecoming moment for a former 507th Air Refueling Wing Airman.Master Sgt. Wayne L. Ellison, 507th Maintenance Group, was retiring after 30 years of service.Ellison's son, Jay, is himself a Sergeant in the National Guard Army. Unfortunately

A warm welcome home

Jay Leno entertains Airmen, families at Lackland

Emergency responders test skills during exercise

Citizen Airmen from the 301st Fighter Wing tested their emergency-response capabilities alongside their civilian and U.S. Navy counterparts Aug. 10 in the aftermath of a simulated explosion at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth.On-base emergency responders were the first to the scene

Comm's JISCC provides Airmen, government agencies with 'Ops-in-a-box'

The need for clear, concise and dependable communication capabilities during a crisis is just as important as having the right people in the right position at the right time. Whether an emergency responder is in need of vital cell phone service, internet connectivity to transmit and receive critical

Joint credit key to success of reserve forces

Developing officers who have a broad range of experience beyond the unit level and who gain valuable joint credit is vital to the success and future of the Air Force Reserve Command.Joint credit provides essential strategic-level decision-making opportunities that officers cannot gain at the

Airmen provide medical care in Nicaragua

After months of preparation and coordination with the embassy and local authorities here, about 50 U.S. Airmen put boots on Nicaraguan soil Aug. 6 to take part in a medical readiness exercise.Known as a MEDRETE, the exercise was organized and staffed primarily by reservists from the 916th Aerospace