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A Reserve Citizen Airman from the 624th Civil Engineering Squadron gives critical instructions while directing teammates during a live firefighting exercise in Kahului, Maui, Sept. 8, 2024.

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Cowles enters officer ranks via Defender direct commission

Maj. Rob Reader, 910th Security Forces Squadron commander, administers the commissioning oath to Master Sgt. Brian Cowles during a ceremony commissioning him to second lieutenant at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, April 3, 2025. Cowles, a long-time member of the 910th Security Forces Squadron, was one of six Air Force Reserve Airmen commissioned using the security forces direct commissioning program in the last year. Cowles’ family and a cross-section of base leadership and security forces Airmen attended the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)
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Cowles enters officer ranks via Defender direct commission

Master Sgt. Brian Cowles listens to remarks by Maj. Rob Reader, 910th Security Forces Squadron commander, during a ceremony commissioning Cowles’ to second lieutenant at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, April 3, 2025. Cowles, a long-time member of the 910th Security Forces Squadron, was one of six Air Force Reserve Airmen commissioned using the security forces direct commissioning program in the last year. Cowles’ family and a cross-section of base leadership and security forces Airmen attended the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)
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The Backbone of Readiness: Immunizations

Staff Sgt. Dezmone Musgrove, 94th Aeromedical Staging Squadron immunizations backup technician, speaks with an Airman at the immunizations office at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Feb. 1, 2025. A shortage of trained personnel or critical vaccines can delay deployment schedules, forcing immunization teams to adapt quickly to ensure continuous operations.
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The Backbone of Readiness: Immunizations

Staff Sgt. Centerrion Moton, 94th Aeromedical Staging Squadron immunizations backup technician, takes a vaccine out of the refrigerator at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Feb. 1, 2025. Operational readiness is crucial in an era of strategic competition, requiring rapid deployment and seamless immunization operations. Clinics must balance efficiency with accuracy, as improper documentation or vaccine errors can have serious consequences, especially for those with medical restrictions.
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The Backbone of Readiness: Immunizations

Staff Sgt. Centerrion Moton, 94th Aeromedical Staging Squadron immunizations backup technicians, applies a bandage at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Feb. 1, 2025. Resilience in military healthcare is crucial. The ability to function under pressure with limited personnel is what keeps the immunization clinic running.
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The Backbone of Readiness: Immunizations

Staff Sgt. Centerrion Moton, 94th Aeromedical Staging Squadron immunizations backup technicians, sticks an Airman with a needle at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Feb. 1, 2025. Ensuring a fully vaccinated force means keeping Airmen healthy, allowing them to focus on their operational duties without the risk of illness hindering their performance.
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The Backbone of Readiness: Immunizations

Staff Sgt. Dezmone Musgrove, 94th Aeromedical Staging Squadron immunizations backup technicians, speaks to an Airman before administering a vaccine at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Feb. 1, 2025. Without up-to-date immunization records, Airmen risk being ineligible for deployment, affecting unit cohesion and operational capability.
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The Backbone of Readiness: Immunizations

Staff Sgt. Centerrion Moton and SSgt. Dezmone Musgrove, 94th Aeromedical Staging Squadron immunizations backup technicians, prepare vaccines for administering at Dob-bins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Feb. 1, 2025. In the Air Force, readiness isn’t just about physical training, equipment maintenance or aircraft; it’s also about medical preparedness. Im-munization clinics bridge the gap between healthcare and military strategy, ensuring Airmen can deploy safely and effectively.
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The Backbone of Readiness: Immunizations

Staff Sgt. Dezmone Musgrove, 94th Aeromedical Staging Squadron immunizations backup technicians, prepares a vaccine for administering at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Feb. 1, 2025. The Air Force’s ability to project power globally hinges on the health and prepared-ness of its personnel. Immunization clinics play a vital role in this by ensuring that service members are protected against preventable diseases that could compromise mission success.
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Seven aircraft formation takeoff

Seven C-130 Hercules aircraft prepared for a formation flight at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, Missouri, on March 20, 2025. The aircraft were from the 139th Airlift Wing, the 182nd Airlift Wing, and Dobbins Air Reserve Base and participated in a large formation exercise for the C-130H Weapons Instructor Course. The seven aircraft joined four others from Minneapolis for an 11-aircraft formation flight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Michael Crane)
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Seven aircraft formation takeoff

Seven C-130 Hercules aircraft prepared for a formation flight at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, Missouri, on March 20, 2025. The aircraft were from the 139th Airlift Wing, the 182nd Airlift Wing, and Dobbins Air Reserve Base and participated in a large formation exercise for the C-130H Weapons Instructor Course. The seven aircraft joined four others from Minneapolis for an 11-aircraft formation flight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Michael Crane)
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920th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment Earns Air Force-Level Recognition for Excellence

The 920th Operations Support Squadron’s Aircrew Flight Equipment team stands for a group photo at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, March 13, 2025. The 920th OSS supports the 308th, 39th, and 301st Rescue Squadrons with weapons and tactics development, operational planning, flying training guidance, aircrew life support, and intelligence analysis.
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920th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment Earns Air Force-Level Recognition for Excellence

Tech. Sgt. Bonnie Buckelew, 920th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, conducted a 180-day inspection on the 56P helmets used by 301st Rescue Squadron aircrew at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 1, 2025. This inspection requires each helmet to be fully disassembled, inspected, cleaned and reassembled to ensure its structural integrity and continued safety for operational use. The 920th OSS supports the 308th, 39th, and 301st Rescue Squadrons with weapons and tactics development, operational planning, flying training guidance, aircrew life support, and intelligence analysis.
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920th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment Earns Air Force-Level Recognition for Excellence

Staff Sgt. Corey Coats, 920th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, repacks an ML-4 one-man life raft at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Oct. 18, 2024. The ML-4 is essential for aircrew survival in emergency water landings, providing flotation and protection until rescue. Typically, seven ML-4s are packed on the 920th Rescue Wing’s HC-130J Combat King II aircraft. The 920th OSS supports the 308th, 39th, and 301st Rescue Squadrons with weapons and tactics development, operational planning, flying training guidance, aircrew life support, and intelligence analysis.
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920th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment Earns Air Force-Level Recognition for Excellence

Aircrew Flight Equipment Airmen assigned to the 920th Operations Support Squadron conducted an M69 Protective Mask System fitting and inspection training at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2024. The 920th OSS supports the 308th, 39th, and 301st Rescue Squadrons with weapons and tactics development, operational planning, flying training guidance, aircrew life support, and intelligence analysis.
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920th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment Earns Air Force-Level Recognition for Excellence

Staff Sgt. Emanuelle Negron, 920th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, repacks a BA-30 Low Profile parachute here Aug. 24. The BA-30 LPP parachute is designed to provide a low profile and reduced visibility during a decent. The 920th OSS supports the 308th, 39th, and 301st Rescue Squadrons with weapons and tactics development, operational planning, flying training guidance, aircrew life support, and intelligence analysis.
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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Derek Shehee, 703rd Helicopter Squadron commander, right, and Lt. Col. Justin Mccullough, 703rd HS director of operations, prepare to land a MH-139A helicopter at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. Following the arrival of the Grey Wolf to the flight line, 908th maintenance members conduct a post-flight evaluation of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)
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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

U.S. Air Force Special Missions Aviator Master Sgt. James Emanuel demonstrates the use of the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter’s Forward-Looking Infrared camera to Special Missions Aviator Senior Master Sgt. Adam Childers, both from the 703rd Helicopter Squadron over southern Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. The Grey Wolf is equipped with modern technology, such as the FLIR, enhancing situational awareness and mission effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)
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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

U.S. Air Force 703rd Helicopter Squadron Special Missions Aviator, Senior Master Sgt. Adam Childers, scans an unimproved area used for training for rotary wing aircraft as a MH-139A helicopter prepares to land at helicopter landing zone 118, in southern Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. The purpose of an HLZ is to serve as a designated, safe area for aircraft to land and take off, ensuring a controlled and secure process for both the aircraft and ground personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)
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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin Mccullough, 703rd Helicopter Squadron director of operations, middle, and Lt. Col. Derek Shehee, 703rd HS commander, right, pilot a MH-139A helicopter as 703rd HS Special Missions Aviator, Master Sgt. James Emanuel, communicates with passengers over southern Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. The flight enabled 908th aircrew members to continue earning proficiency in the aircraft while preparing for the wing’s new mission as the formal training unit for the Grey Wolf. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)
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