Feb. 4, 2025 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
Aug. 30, 2024 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.
Aug. 23, 2024 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.
Aug. 16, 2024 Trailblazing Reservist: First drill-status Airman takes on Junior ROTC instructor role In a historic milestone, Master Sgt. Cynthia Webster, 908th Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical technician, has become the first Air Force reservist to serve as an Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps instructor while maintaining her drill status. Webster, who has dedicated 13 years to
Aug. 9, 2024 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.
June 26, 2024 302 AW completes expeditionary air base training during Exercise Falcon Thunder More than 300 302d Airlift Wing Airmen participated in Exercise Falcon Thunder during a field training scenario from June 20-23 at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.
May 31, 2024 419th FSS builds confidence with successful Expeditionary Skills Training week The 419th Force Support Squadron recently concluded a five-day Expeditionary Skills training event at the Hill AFB's Base Operations Readiness Training Area from 6 to10 May, 2024. It expanded their warrior skills with self-defense training, how to operate under duress, and conducting distributed
Aug. 9, 2021 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
July 26, 2021 927th ARW Airman named AFRC's Crew Chief of the Year Tech. Sgt. Cody Plopper, a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft crew chief with the 927th Maintenance Squadron, was named Air Force Reserve Command's Crew Chief of the Year.
June 4, 2021 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,