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Jan. 24, 2022
Parents of deployer: “We won’t be broken. She will grow”

To help ease the stress, the Air Force Reserve Command’s Yellow Ribbon program hold nationwide events to connect deployers and their loved ones with resource that help them before, during and after deployment.
Sept. 8, 2021
Bronze Star service, a family legacy

The greatest resource within the Air Force Reserve is its Airmen and we highlight an amazing Reserve Citizen Airman from the 44th Fighter Group, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., with an amazing story, which spans generations. The 44 FG is a classic associate unit of the 301st Fighter Wing.
Aug. 3, 2021
In-person Yellow Ribbon event characterized by caution, connections

More than 350 Airmen and their loved ones traveled to the Sunshine State to attend an in-person Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon event July 23-24, 2021. It was the first large-audience, in-person event since pandemic prompted travel restrictions in March 2020.The Yellow Ribbon Program began in 2008
May 24, 2021
Lighten your backpack: tips to overcome deployment challenges

Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families received deployment advice from Chief Master Sgt. Eric Smith during a virtual Yellow Ribbon event May 15-16.
April 28, 2021
Having courage to care for one another is key to readiness

In preparation to deploy and transition back home, Reserve Citizen Airmen and their loved ones attended a virtual Yellow Ribbon event, April 24-25.The Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon Program promotes the well-being of reservists and their families by connecting them with resources before, during and
March 29, 2021
Leadership Lesson: Rank means nothing if you don’t know what you’re doing

Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families attended a virtual Yellow Ribbon event March 21-22 as they prepared for deployments and for the transition back home.In addition to learning valuable information about things like financial benefits and spiritual fitness, this month’s keynote speaker,
March 24, 2021
The Future Work Environment: AFRC mapping out a tomorrow highlighted by more alternative workspace arrangements

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, Air Force Reserve Command was dipping its toes into the pool of telework work and other alternative workspace arrangements. The pandemic pushed the command into the deep end, forcing AFRC to immediately shift to a work-from-home business model.
March 1, 2021
Building upon personal strengths help Airmen, families overcome stress

Fortunately, the Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon Program exists to help alleviate this stress. The program consists of a series of events designed to provide members and families with essential resources prior to deployment, stability and support while deployed, and successful re-integration
Feb. 12, 2021
Where the rubber meets the road: building your resiliency profile

During the Jan. 23-24 virtual Yellow Ribbon event, keynote speaker Capt. D’Anthony Harris delivered a speech on resiliency and how to build a four-part resiliency profile in order to equip Airmen and their families for life’s challenges.According to Harris, who coordinates psychological health
Feb. 5, 2021
624th Reserve Citizen Airmen administered COVID-19 vaccine first dose

Medical personnel and first responders assigned to the 624th Regional Support Group received the initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 22 at Hickam Memorial Fitness Center on Joint Base Pearl-Harbor Hickam.