Aug. 27, 2024 WC-130Js to receive updated equipment The MET Shop is as unique as the Hurricane Hunters as they are the only facility in the Air Force that maintains WC-130J meteorological equipment.
Aug. 9, 2024 Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in Equal Opportunity training Everyone deserves equal opportunities, which is why the Air Force Reserve Command hosted their annual Equal Opportunity Refresher Training Aug. 4-9 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.
July 12, 2024 Creating a competition-focused force: AFRC 2024 Enlisted Symposium Over the course of two days, enlisted Citizen Airmen from across Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) gathered for the 2024 AFRC Enlisted Symposium, creating a Great Power Competition-focused force.Hosted by Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nunez, command chief master sergeant, Air Force Reserve Command, the
May 21, 2024 Additional VHF antenna enhances communication to improve forecasts Hurricane season starts June 1 and the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron’s role in collecting weather data is key for forecasts. To enhance their communication capabilities, the United States Air Force Reserve completed the successful temporary installation and test of a third Very High
May 10, 2024 Financial Management professionals host symposium focused on transformation Air Force Reserve Command Financial Management specialists hosted a virtual summit May 7-9, 2024 to discuss current challenges and new strategies for aligning to meet priorities of the Great Power Competition.The flexibility and willingness to adapt as the command adjusts to meet an evolving
May 9, 2024 Healy Testifies Before Defense Subcommittee Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, the chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, joined other senior Reserve and Guard leaders in testifying before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Tuesday.
March 4, 2024 Maintainers foster "Warrior Ethos" by revisiting history In 2022, the chief of Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, Lt. Gen. John Healy released Task Order 2022, which prioritized readiness and transformation. He charged commanders to cultivate unit cohesiveness and a combat mentality and develop Airmen with a warrior ethos
Dec. 5, 2023 Enlisted Reserve Orientation Course sets up new reservists for success The 403rd Wing hosted its first Enlisted Reserve Orientation Course graduation for seven Airmen Sunday.
March 31, 2023 Check wheels down one last time July 2023 will mark 43 years of service for the KC-10A Extender and its inaugural flight. The following year in 1981, the U.S. Air Force received delivery of this airframe at Barksdale Air Force Base, LA. In March of this year, the 70th Air Refueling Squadron filed a final flight plan for ORCA01, a
March 14, 2023 Niagara named first Air Force Reserve installation to modernize base defense Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York, was named the first Air Force Reserve-owned installation to upgrade its base defense setup. Read the story to see what the future of Security Forces will look like in the era of integrated defense.