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  • It's 'Miller time' at Exercise Saber Junction

    Senior Airman Miller is relatively new to the Air Force, and Exercise Saber Junction is the first time he has participated in a major, joint exercise overseas. It is also Miller’s first trip overseas. Having only been in the Air Force Reserve a few short years, Miller is a full-time student when not

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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,

  • 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,

  • 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

  • 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,

  • 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