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Sept. 26, 2024
MH-139A Grey Wolf makes first ever guest appearance in exercise training event

The 908th Flying Training Wing has been transitioning from a C-130 equipped tactical airlift unit to becoming the formal training unit for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter for nearly four years now. After divesting the last of its C-130s in April 2022, and receiving its first Grey Wolf in April
Sept. 25, 2024
908th OSS Wraps Up Ready Airman Training

The 908th Operations Support Squadron wrapped up three unit training assemblies’ worth of Ready Airman Training with a comprehensive exercise Sept. 7, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The purpose of the exercise was to demonstrate the squadron’s commitment to developing Airman warrior ethos
Sept. 21, 2024
Active duty, Reserve Airmen capture Men’s and Women’s Air Force Marathon titles

Active duty, Reserve Airmen capture Men’s and Women’s Air Force Marathon titles
Sept. 20, 2024
Hello Autumn and Goodbye Summer

As summer draws to an end, consider the hazards and how to mitigate them. Weather can change quicker than expected, so don’t get caught unaware. Be prepared for any type of weather -- from sunny and hot days that can cause dehydration to frost and fallen leaves making walking surfaces slippery or
Sept. 20, 2024
Bamboo Eagle: ‘Upping our game’ for Great Power Competition

Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 integrated U.S. Airmen, Guardians, Sailors, Marines, and allies from Australia and the United Kingdom into a combined force to train for a possible conflict in the era of Great Power Competition. The exercise conducted live-fly operations in the eastern Pacific and a
Sept. 18, 2024
Healy stresses Reserve readiness during GPC panel at Air, Space and Cyber Conference

Lt. Gen. John Healy focused his remarks Sept. 18 on Reserve readiness and integration amid the Great Power Competition during a panel held here at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 17, 2024
AF Reserve Senior Enlisted Advisor voices value of supporting Reserve families at Air, Space and Cyber Conference

Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez highlighted the importance of addressing quality of life challenges during the “United Forces and Families: Creative Childcare Solutions” panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 17. He highlighted the childcare initiatives
Sept. 14, 2024
Flying to remain vigilant

A 757th Airlift Squadron C-130H Hercules aircrew prepares for takeoff at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, Sept. 10, 2024. Aircrew took to the sky conducting essential combat readiness training needed for rapid reoptimization and the Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.
Sept. 12, 2024
AFRC engages civic leaders to help tell the Reserve story

The Air Force Reserve has long been recognized for its surge capacity and strategic roles and missions, but it also conducts unique activities exclusive to the AFR, such as aerial weather reconnaissance and aerial spray missions. Now, the organization is on a mission to highlight its broader
Sept. 10, 2024
Air Force examines emerging tactics during Bamboo Eagle

More than 10,000 personnel from the Department of Defense, the United Kingdom, and Australia participated in exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, a combat-representative exercise including operational test and evaluation experts from the 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron. The OT&E experts’ mission was to