July 25, 2017 AMC hosts aircrew chemical decontamination exercise More than 15 aircrew flight equipment technicians from across Air Mobility Command gathered here July 17 to 21, to train on Aircrew Contamination Control Area processes and procedures during exercise Toxic Arch.
May 11, 2017 Air University cancels SOS class 17G Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast, commander and president Air University, has announced with immediate effect that Squadron Officer School (SOS) class 17G is cancelled due to a course re-write and imminent decision on curriculum changes by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. AU officials ask for patience
Sept. 22, 2016 Expeditionary exercise trains Security Forces As part of a large-scale Field Training Exercise put together by the 446th Security Forces Squadron, more than 50 members from Joint Base Lewis-McChord conducted a large-scale Field Training Exercise September 8 - 11th.
Sept. 1, 2016 Aeromedical evacuation mission requires constant training The 446th ‘Rainier’ Wing’s Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron undergoes constant training to be able to respond during any type of situation.
July 6, 2016 AF selects first enlisted Airmen for Global Hawk pilot training The Air Force recently selected the first 10 enlisted Airmen to attend RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot training, marking the first time since World War II enlisted Airmen will be behind the stick.
Feb. 29, 2016 Hill's F-35s drop first weapons Airmen from the 388th and 419th fighter wings dropped laser-guided bombs at the Utah Test and Training Range the week of Feb. 25, marking the first time an F-35 Lightning II combat unit has deployed weapons from the F-35A.
Jan. 25, 2016 Transatlantic flight provides focused training Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing conducted a multifaceted training mission by way of a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina to Ramstein Air Base, Germany this weekend.The mission focused on several objectives, which maintained the pilot’s qualifications in flying,
Jan. 11, 2016 Development program prepares new recruits for success Fall in!A group of young men and women pop to what they know to be “attention.” A general look of confusion, concern, and slight confidence stretches across the faces of a group of newly enlisted members of the United States Air Force Reserve. These individuals have not yet become Airmen in the
Nov. 16, 2015 Keeping the reserve mission flying during budget uncertainty Terms such as continuing resolution, budget shortfall, doing more with less and uncertainty are almost becoming passé for military members now.As the Department of Defense operates under a continuing resolution and budget uncertainty looms, Reserve commanders are faced with making hard decisions on
May 27, 2015 3+2+1 = Check 6 To ensure Airmen can defend themselves where they live and work, every new 455th Air Expeditionary Wing member is enrolled in an active shooter/insider threat awareness program called Check 6.Check 6 teaches Airmen to be aware of their surroundings at all times, and most importantly how to defend