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Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, commander of Air Mobility Command, participated in a panel discussing the importance of fueling and sustaining the fight for global power projection with Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Air Force Reserve Command commander, March 5, at the 2025 Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium.

Commentaries

  • More (Reserve) Air Force

    At a recent engagement, the Secretary of Defense said, “It’s airpower, the next generation of it and our ability to project it that will be the decisive factor in whether or not we truly deter our peer adversaries of the 21st century.” Echoing this sentiment, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force

  • Answering the Call, Shaping the Future

    On 14 April 2025, our Air Force Reserve celebrated its 77th birthday. Since 1948, the concept of a "Reserve" force, ready to answer the nation's call in times of need, has been woven into the fabric of the U.S. Air Force. Our component, however, is far more than a standby force; it is a force to be

  • EXERCISING FOR STRATEGIC COMPETITION

    The Air Force Reserve has transformed from a force optimized for operational efficiency in a permissive environment to a modernized and effective force organized, trained and equipped to deter conflict and prevail against any adversary.

  • Partners and Allies: It's a RAPP

    Strategic advantage in Great Power Competition (GPC) relies on having strong relationships with our allies and partners. The Department of the Air Force is focused on sustaining and deepening close strategic partnerships, supporting integration and interoperability with mutual capabilities and

  • Comprehensive Airman Fitness

    Lt. Gen. Healy and I often discuss what it means to have a healthy and ready force. In the last issue of Citizen Airman, Lt. Gen. Healy and I challenged all Airmen to stay focused and do their job as we prepare for the realities of Great Power Competition.

  • Year Two in Review

    August marks Lt. Gen. John P. Healy’s two-year anniversary as the dual-hatted commander of Air Force Reserve Command and chief of the Air Force Reserve. Since assuming command, he has released two TASKORDs that detail his expectations for every Airman to own his or her individual and family

  • Our people -- Our Foundation

    Air Force Reserve Command is the most diverse major command in the Department of the Air Force with approximately 80% of our force serving in a part-time status. We execute the full spectrum of Air Force missions, providing strategic depth and maintaining operational readiness to deter our

  • Following Through: Building the Enlisted Airmen of Tomorrow, Today!

    During the 23rd Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s Change of Responsibility ceremony, Gen. David W. Allvin emphasized the importance of “following through.” During his remarks, he placed special emphasis on the profession of arms and our warrior ethos.

  • Improvements coming to Enlisted PME Distance Learning

    Our Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David W. Allvin, consistently speaks to the time of consequence in which we are currently serving. To maintain our competitive advantage, the strategic environment demands bold and innovative leadership. Despite the close competition for next generation

  • AFRC Welcomes New Deputy Commander

    On April 29, Air Force Reserve Command said farewell to Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Pennington and welcomed Maj. Gen. Frank Bradfield III as the new deputy commander. The successful operation of AFRC relies heavily on the deputy commander as he serves as my full-time eyes and ears at the command, executing my