March 25, 2020 307th Bomb Wing still sending trainees to Basic Military Training Members of the 307th Bomb Wing reported to Air Force Basic Military Training for the first time since new health and safety protocols were implemented.
March 23, 2020 Still flying: Joint Base Charleston implements mobile medical screenings to keep missions flying As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps through the U.S., Joint Base Charleston is able to keep their C-17 Globemaster III’s flying by implementing a medical screening process for aircrew members.
Feb. 25, 2020 Contingency response experts practice teamwork at Patriot Sands About 500 Airmen, Soldiers, Coast Guardsmen, FBI personnel, and Florida International University’s Florida Advanced Surgical Transport team volunteers trained together on contingency response over five days in Exercise Patriot Sands Feb. 20-23, 2020, here. Contingency response personnel around the
Feb. 17, 2020 Rapid and Ready The 307th Civil Engineer Squadron improved forward operating skills at a recent Silver Flag course.
Feb. 12, 2020 Education opportunities reformed to fit TFI model Collaboration between the 2nd and 307th Force Support Squadron has created new opportunities for active-duty and Reserve Citizen Airmen here.
Feb. 3, 2020 Joint emergency response exercise showcases Reserve capabilities Three Air Force Reserve Contingency Response units, along with partners from the U.S. Army, Army Reserve, National Guard, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and FBI teamed up to put their emergency response capabilities to the test during exercise Patriot Palm, held here Jan. 27-30, 2020.
Jan. 29, 2020 McChord Reservist plans surprise homecoming during MLK 5K Despite the rain pouring around her and the air burning in her lungs, 8 year old Celine Dela Montanye was determined to finish the race. She began the 5K, an event hosted by I Corps and the 62nd Airlift Wing to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as a dedication to her
Jan. 7, 2020 Space wing reservist earns headquarters award A Reserve Citizen Airman with the 380th Space Control Squadron earned the Outstanding Air Reserve Component Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Airman of the Year award for 2019.
Nov. 26, 2019 Two A-10 pilots receive Distinguished Flying Cross for strikes on Taliban Only seven medals carry more significance than the Distinguished Flying Cross, and, of those, only three are given for combat excellence. One of those three is the Congressional Medal of Honor. In simpler terms--it’s a rare medal.