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  • Mentoring: Transforming Lives and Strengthening the Force

    While January was National Mentoring Month, the Air Force emphasizes the importance and impact of mentorship in both personal and professional development year-round.The Air Force and the 403rd Wing places great emphasis on mentoring to foster a culture that empowers Airmen to reach their fullest

  • Operations, maintenance Hone ACE skills

    As the Air Force adapts to requirements brought about by the Great Power Competition, the Citizen Airman aircrews, maintainers, and other supporting personnel of the Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing are constantly proving that they are up to task when it comes to Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen.

  • Citizen Airman Saves A Life

    A routine trip to Subway for lunch took an unexpected turn when a woman began chocking and struggling to breathe.

  • Citizen Airman honored for helping thwart attempted kidnapping

    In a heart-stopping incident that unfolded in mid-February, a child narrowly escaped an attempted kidnapping thanks to the quick thinking and heroic actions of Senior Master Sgt. Shantrice Mercado, a communications systems manager at Air Force Reserve Command headquarters here.

  • 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

  • First Sergeant's career a blessing to others

    Citizen Airmen often serve long and storied careers in the Air Force Reserve. It’s less common for members to earn the distinction of serving 35 years like Senior Master Sgt. Kim Perez, first sergeant for the 2nd Special Operations Squadron. Perez celebrated her retirement ceremony at Duke Field,