Dover reservists support nation’s counterdrug effort

Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a 512th Airlift Wing aircrew comprised of Reserve Citizen Airmen, airlifted counterdrug equipment out of Panama earlier this week.

Staying Connected amidst Social Distancing

There are usually dozens of people packed into the main conference room at Air Force Reserve Command headquarters here for AFRC’s quarterly Community Action Board meetings. Dozens more from across the country participate via video teleconference.For the latest meeting in early April, it was

Agile recruiting methods required to get future Airmen to basic training

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Travel restrictions, cancelled flights and social distancing guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t getting in the way of the Air Force Recruiting Service’s mission.As the world is telling people to stay at home, the Air Force is finding new and

Vice Chairman Recognizes Reserve’s ‘COVID Commandos’

During his press conference April 9, Air Force Gen. John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recognized a group of Reserve Citizen Airmen medical professionals from the 445th Airlift Wing here who refer to themselves as the “COVID Commandos.”With little notice, Col. (Dr.) Hans Otto,

C-130 aircrew continues mission

Not For Self But For Country

On April 5, 2020, the 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS) and the 943rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron (AMDS) sent several highly trained medical personnel in support of a COVID-19 response team from the Air Force Reserve. The 943rd AMDS is part of the 943rd Rescue Group at Davis-Monthan Air

First of 944th medics mobilized for COVID-19 response

In response to short-notice mobilization orders, several members of the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron deployed today to aid in the COVID-19 response in New York City and surrounding states.This deployment is part of a larger mobilization package, activated by President Donald Trump, of more

419th medics mobilize to support NYC COVID-19 response effort

With just one day’s notice, several medics from the 419th Fighter Wing deployed today for the New York City area to help with the COVID-19 response there. The deployment is part of a larger mobilization package of more than 120 doctors, nurses, and respiratory technicians that Air Force Reserve

Air Force Reserve mobilizes medics to New York for COVID-19 response

Within 48 hours of notification, the Air Force Reserve mobilized more than 120 medical personnel across the nation to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., to help with the fight against COVID-19 in New York City.

Airmen Limit COVID-19 Exposure during Historic Aircraft Delivery

The 39th Rescue Squadron took possession of their first, brand new HC-130J Combat King II aircraft April 2.  920th Rescue Wing maintenance and aircrew brought the aircraft home to Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, while making history in their efforts.“This is an exciting time for the men and women