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  • Maj. Amy Hansen, 940th Wing Inspector General, poses for a photo March 25, 2016 at Beale Air Force Base, California. As a reservist, Hansen also works full-time as the Vice President of Pediatric Services for Easter Seals Superior California. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ 1st Lt Siobhan Hazelwood)

    Balancing act

    When she first joined the Reserve, she doubted that her military and civilian jobs would have anything to do with each other. The more leadership roles she picked up as an occupational therapist, the more she realized her background as an Airman translated to her success in managing people.Maj. Amy Hansen works full-time as the Vice President of

  • Women's History Month Spotlight: Lt. Col. Kaitlyn Woods

    Lt. Col. Kaitlyn Woods, is an aerial reconnaissance weather officer with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron "Hurricane Hunters" here. Her interest in serving in the military started when she was a young girl in junior high and high school, where she first explored the options of attending one of the various military academies. Even though her
  • Ryan Pavey holds the hand of Lola Oliver while visiting the Veteran's Home of California in Younville, Calif. (Courtesy photo)

    Reserve teen tackles job as singular voice for AFRC youth

    Let’s face it. Kids these days would much rather play countless hours of video games, stay indoors, and enjoy their sense of entitlement.What happens when you have an eager teen that would rather advocate to make their tiny world just a little better?For 17-year old Ryan Pavey, representing the collective voice for tens of thousands of Air Force
  • Chief Master Sgt. Josephine Keller is the Chief Enlisted Manager for the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.

    Women's History Month Spotlight: Chief Josephine Keller

    Chief Master Sgt. Josephine Keller is the Chief Enlisted Manager for the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron here.Keller joined the Air Force Reserve in September 1991. As the chief enlisted manager for the 403rd ASTS and member of the Aeromedical Staging Squadron Executive Management Committee, she works directly for the commander advising and
  • Colonel Sheila Marcusen is the Reserve Deputy Command Surgeon for the United States Transportation Command and a member of the Air Force Element (954th Reserve Support Squadron) of the USTRANSCOM Joint Transportation Reserve Unit.

    Women's History Month Spotlight: Col. Sheila Marcusen

    Colonel Sheila Marcusen is the Reserve Deputy Command Surgeon for the United States Transportation Command and a member of the Air Force Element (954th Reserve Support Squadron) of the USTRANSCOM Joint Transportation Reserve Unit, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.In this role, she provides service, support, and consultation to the USTRANSCOM Command
  • Staff Sgt. Benjamin Lowery (left), a fuels cell specialist from the 911th Air Lift Wing, Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, Penn., uses a scale to check weight and body mass index measurements for Tech. Sgt. Jacobson Lautaro from the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., during a Yellow Ribbon event in Houston March 19, 2016. Lowery uses his education and background in physical therapy to provide wellness and fitness advice to attendees. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota)

    Airman teaches fitness during YR event

    Citizen Airmen often bring different skill-sets to the table, but one Airman used his specialized expertise to go even further by helping returning and deploying Airmen as they journey into a healthier lifestyle. Staff Sgt. Benjamin Lowery, a fuels cell specialist from the 911th Airlift Wing, Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, stepped
  • Master Sgt. Katherine Wheelock is the engine manager for the 403rd Maintenance Group, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi

    Women's History Month spotlight: Master Sgt Katherine Wheelock

    Master Sgt. Katherine Wheelock is the engine manager for the 403rd Maintenance Group here.She ensures serviceability, maintainability, reliability, and accurate configuration management of critical aircraft hardware and components on 20 C-130-J aircraft. She uses expert level knowledge and experience to individually track 90 technically advanced

  • Women's History Month Spotlight: Colonel Beena N. Maharaj

    Colonel Beena N. Maharaj is commander of the 403rd Mission Support Group, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.She leads more than 550 Citizen Airmen in six squadrons who provide global capabilities and agile combat support directly to the warfighter. She is responsible for the management, readiness, training, and operations of deployable security

  • Reserve welcomes Guard members to Yellow Ribbon training

    After two decades in the Air Force, Master Sgt. Nicholas Barnhardt had yet to deploy overseas, and doing so was one of his goals. Before achieving that objective last year, though, the Florida Air National Guard meteorological technician and first sergeant attended Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program pre-deployment training with his wife.“I wanted
  • Air Force Reserve couples listen during the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program's initial Couples Enrichment Program class Jan. 30, 2015, in Denver. Unlike most courses offered during Yellow Ribbon, this training encompasses the entire weekend and encourages couples to focus on improving their relationships in a positive and productive manner. Chaplain (Maj.) Joshua Kim of the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, led the instruction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Megan Crusher)

    Yellow Ribbon unveils new in-depth couples’ program

    The Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program has added a class aimed at couples to its weekend slate of deployment-related training options.The Couples Enrichment Program is designed to help those who are married, engaged or dating delve into their relationships to better understand themselves and their partners in a more profound way
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