Jan. 12, 2025 Wing inducts honorary commanders to strengthen community ties The 403rd Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit at Keesler Air Force Base, welcomed 17 community leaders into the 2025 Honorary Commander Program during an induction ceremony here Jan. 11.
Oct. 10, 2024 Hurricane Hunters fly Milton, collect data for NHC forecasts The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters flew their last mission into Hurricane Milton Wednesday, their eighth mission into the storm since Sunday, collecting data to assist National Hurricane Center forecasters.
Sept. 16, 2024 Westover Innovation Day Showcases Cutting-Edge Technology and Airmen Creativity Highlighting the latest in military technology and innovative solutions, Westover held the first ever Innovation Days Sept. 6 - 7.
Aug. 26, 2024 Warfighting leaders training is hands-on Empathetic, hands-on leadership isn’t about leading from the top but from within – it’s about rolling up your sleeves, being present for the challenges and understanding the needs of your Citizen Airmen. It’s the kind of leadership that not only guides but also inspires by example.
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.
April 6, 2023 Reserve recruiter knows first-hand the benefits of ‘staying blue’ When Master Sgt. Jason Madigan talks to active-duty Airmen about possibly making the switch over to the Air Force Reserve, he knows exactly what he’s talking about. After serving nine years as a firefighter and two years as a recruiter for the active-duty component of the Air Force, Madigan decided
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.
Nov. 10, 2022 Fourth Air Force leadership observes 446 AW readiness Fourth Air Force leadership toured the 446th Airlift Wing here to observe unit and personnel readiness Nov. 5-6, 2022.
Sept. 30, 2022 Hurricane Hunters fly last mission into Ian The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters are flying their last flight into Hurricane Ian today, their 14th mission into the storm since Sept. 21, collecting data to assist National Hurricane Center forecasters.Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm Wednesday afternoon,