Sept. 10, 2021 403rd Wing’s first full-time first shirt Master Sgt. Jared Bryant is the first sergeant for the 403rd Force Support Squadron, and the first full-time first sergeant to work at the 403rd Wing.
Aug. 26, 2021 Secretary of Defense Mandates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Service Members Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a memorandum directing the secretaries of the military departments to immediately begin full vaccination of all members of the department on active duty or in the Guard or Reserve who aren't yet fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Aug. 25, 2021 Is the vaccine right for you? Leadership encourages Airmen to get vaccinated The Air Force Reserve’s number one priority for COVID-19 is to take care of Americans, Airmen and their families. One of the best ways the AFRC can do that is by making sure vaccines are available for Airmen who want them.
Aug. 9, 2021 Staff Sgt. Kristy Riley: Shining Example of Air Force Core Values Reserve Citizen Airman Staff Sgt. Kristy L. Riley, 924th Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight combat plans training supervisor, from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona was recognized at Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters level as their Airman of the Year, moving on to be selected as
Aug. 9, 2021 Homestead adjusts to COVID-19 realities COVID-19 had been a moving target as Homestead Air Reserve Base continues to combat the virus. HARB has closely followed Department of Defense and Centers for Disease and Prevention protocols while providing testing and vaccinations on base. This includes checking all personnel’s temperature as they
Aug. 5, 2021 An inside look at F-35 pilot helmet fittings HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Reservists in the 419th Operations Support Squadron play a crucial role to ensure the safety of pilots assigned to the 419th Fighter Wing, the Air Force Reserve’s only combat-capable F-35 unit. “We are responsible for maintaining and repairing pilot gear to ensure
Aug. 4, 2021 Wanted: Innovative ideas for Spark Tank 2022 Spark Tank 2022, a Department of the Air Force annual competition in which Airmen and Guardians pitch innovative solutions to operational problems, will accept submissions in early August 2021.
July 28, 2021 IDLC crafts combat-ready Defenders The Integrated Defense Leadership Course, which takes place at Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center and Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, was designed to provide Reserve Defenders with intensely focused hands-on training to achieve and maintain combat readiness.
July 27, 2021 Rucking around with the 934th Security Forces Squadron in yearlong challenge Anyone for a yearlong ruck march challenge? At the start of this fiscal year, 934th Airlift Wing Airmen and civilians started rucking on and off base completing monthly challenges. What they are doing is participating in a yearlong ruck beta test for Resolute Defender. Created and sponsored by the
July 13, 2021 Pair of Reservists earn Air Force honors Air Force Reserve Command senior leaders surprised two Reserve Citizen Airmen recently with the news that they have been selected for prestigious Air Force-level awards.Staff Sgt. Kristy L. Riley, 924th Maintenance Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, was named one of the Air Force’s 12