AFRC commander presents Air Force Marathon trophy

The commander of Air Force Reserve Command officially presented the 2010 Air Force Marathon Major Command Challenge trophy to AFRC Dec. 9.Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr. put the 2-foot tall trophy on display during the headquarters commander's call at the Robins AFB Museum of Aviation."I accepted

Reservist honored in 'Portraits in Courage' Vol. V

The latest "Portraits in Courage" released Dec. 10 highlights 18 Airmen who demonstrated bravery and heroism in the crucible of war as they repelled air and ground enemy fire, led convoys through perilous terrain and assisted injured comrades. Among those honored is Tech Sgt. Anthony Campbell Jr.,

Reservist awarded the Airman's Medal for off-duty heroism

When a routine flight becomes unexpectedly turbulent most passengers will panic, thankfully those traveling on Continental Flight 1404 had a hero onboard.With humility, Lt. Col. Richard Lowe, 340th Flying Training Group flight instructor, accepted the Airman's Medal at a ceremony in the base theater

Band of AF Reserve concert brings holiday cheer to Warner Robins

Cole Carter, son of Tech Sgt. Edric and Senior Airman Sarah Carter, has the best seat in the house to listen to Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Jr., commander of Air Force Reserve Command, read "The Night Before Christmas" to children gathered at the annual Holiday Concert at the Museum of Aviation at

Band of Air Force Reserve gets Emmy nod for Holiday Notes From Home

The Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve's 2009 Holiday Notes From Home was nominated for a prestigious regional Emmy Award. The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Science announced nominations for the 25th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards last month. "I was

Dobbins reservists assist with a Guinness world record

Colorado AF Reservists answer call to provide assistance for Israel fires

The first of approximately 50 Air Force Reservists and two Modular Airborne Firefighting System equipped C-130 Hercules from Colorado's 302nd Airlift Wing will leave here Saturday, Dec. 4 to begin travel to Israel to provide aerial firefighting support. The MAFFS certified AF Reservists are expected

315 AW showcases reserve to Air Force Reserve Chief

Members of the 315th Airlift Wing here hosted the Chief of Air Force Reserve, Dec. 4, 2010. Joining him on his official visit was the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support and the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.Lt. Gen. Charles

Reserve combat search and rescue featured on Smithsonian Channel in December

Air Force Reserve Combat-Search-and Rescue Airmen are featured for their heroics in a newly released documentary titled, "The Taliban Gambit," which will be airing on the Smithsonian Channel throughout December 2010. Deep in the mountains of Afghanistan, nearing the end of their overseas deployment

Blassie takes command at Air Reserve Personnel Center

Colonel Patricia S. Blassie took command of the Air Reserve Personnel Center here in a change of command ceremony Nov. 29, 2010. She replaced Brig. Gen. Kevin E. Pottinger in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, commander of Air Force Reserve Command. Colonel Blassie is the former