Sept. 13, 2021 307th Bomb Wing, Airbus collaborate on training Members of the 307th Bomb Wing traveled to exchange training ideas with Airbus instructors at their facility in Grand Prairie, Texas, Sept. 8, 2021.Airbus is an international helicopter company that provides training on its products to maintenance teams and aircrew. The 307th Bomb Wing, as part of
Aug. 23, 2021 307th MSG mentorship program ready to take Airmen’s potential to new heights In January 2021, two Airmen from the 307th Mission Support Group introduced a new program to help Airmen reach their full potential, both in and outside of the Air Force.Chief Master Sgt. Frank Kuba, 307th MSG superintendent, along with Col. Barry Crane, 307th MSG commander, started planting these
Aug. 13, 2021 Perseverance pays off in 307th Bomb Wing Airman's bid to earn Air Force Rugby tryout Senior Airman John Cranfield's passion for rugby hit him out of nowhere. Literally. In 2018, Cranfield was on active duty in England when a friend and fellow Airman invited him to practice with a local rugby team. "I got hit in the mouth and was hooked," he said.That blow lit a fire in the 307th
Aug. 8, 2021 First to Fly 2,000 Hours in F-22 Raptor Lt. Col. Ryan Pelkola, 302d Fighter Squadron director of operations, became the first pilot to reach the 2,000 flight hour achievement in the F-22 Raptor, August 7, 2021.
June 28, 2021 Okies refuel jets bound for Qatar One of three F-15QAs (Qatar Advanced) in a formation from the Boeing Company operating out of Mid America Airport, Illinois, receive fuel from the 465th Air Refueling Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., June 14, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lauren Kelly)
May 13, 2021 Air Force Reserve led KC-46A candidate bases announced Today the Department of the Air Force announced six candidate bases for future Reserve-led KC-46A Pegasus operations with plans for 12 permanently affixed aircraft to be stationed at the base chosen.
March 23, 2021 Grissom welcomes first full-time first sergeant An additional duty proved to be a historical springboard for one Grissom member.Master Sergeant Benjamin Mota, 434th Air Refueling Wing public affairs superintendent made history by being selected as the first full-time first sergeant for the wing.Mota will become an Active Guard/Reserve first
Jan. 29, 2021 From pilot’s seat to first chair, Grissom pilot controls multi-faceted roles Whether slipping the surly bonds flight, or playing with the Indianapolis symphony, one Grissom aviator finds harmony in music and aviation.Capt. Rob Reilly, is a KC-135R Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 72nd Air Refueling Squadron. He also sits as a first chair violinist with the Indianapolis
Dec. 1, 2020 Command leaders look to enhance communication with an on-the-go force Air Force Reserve Command leaders are looking to utilize mobile technology to enhance communications with Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families.
Nov. 14, 2020 Command recognizes AFRC Airmen of the Year 2020 Air Force Reserve Command leaders recognized outstanding Reserve Citizen Airmen during the 2020 Airmen of the Year ceremony held virtually, Nov. 14, 2020.