June 3, 2016 Hurricane Hunters fly Bonnie, prepare to investigate storm in Caribbean Sea Hurricane season started early for the U.S. Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters who began flying storm missions May 27, five days before the official start of the season June 1. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, assigned to the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, flew five
May 23, 2016 Hurricane Hunters, NOAA promote hurricane preparedness Hurricane season starts June 1 and to promote preparedness an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrew with their WC-130J Super Hercules and a team of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hurricane experts visited five Gulf Coast cities as part of this year’s Hurricane Awareness Tour
May 11, 2016 Hurricane Hunters, NOAA embark on Gulf Coast awareness tour The U.S. Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron will participate in NOAA's Gulf Coast Awareness Tour May 16-20. As part of its efforts to build a Weather-Ready Nation, NOAA’s hurricane experts will tour five U.S. Gulf coastal cities to raise awareness about the importance of
April 15, 2016 Flying Jennies haul Leap Frogs to Phillies home opener An 815th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules aircrew spent April 8-18 assisting the U.S. Navy Parachute Team with some high-profile events to include airdropping the team over Citizens Bank Park for the Philadelphia Phillies home opener April 11.While it was a 4-3 Phillies loss to San Diego, it
Feb. 2, 2016 Congressional staff tour, fly with AFRC Eleven Congressional staff members representing various states around the country learned about the Air Reserve Command aerial refueling mission and more during a wing tour and flight on board a KC-135R Stratotanker here Jan. 19, 2016.In an effort to showcase the Air Force Reserve mission, the
Dec. 22, 2015 Reservists selected to lead active-duty units Three Air Force Reserve officers have been selected to lead active-duty units under the voluntary Extended Active Duty tour program. EAD tours assign Reservists to active duty units to help meet active force requirements. The assignments are part of a larger initiative to leverage Total Force
Dec. 18, 2015 AFRC Commander sends holiday greetings Lieutenant General James F. Jackson, commander of Air Force Reserve Command, and his wife, Barbara, send warm wishes and greetings to the men and women of Air Force Reserve Command stationed around the world this holiday season. AFRC Commander's holiday greeting.
Dec. 8, 2015 Pentagon exhibit showcases Reserve leaders The Office of the Air Force Reserve unveiled 13 portraits of Air Force Reserve leaders during the Profiles in Leadership display ceremony here Dec. 7. The display celebrates and honors Citizen Airmen’s contributions in serving the Nation.Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs Director Col. Bruce
Dec. 7, 2015 35-year career chief takes fini-flight As therotor blades of an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter churned and slowly came to a fullstop, they signaled the end of Chief Master Sgt. Lazaro Ibarra's final flighthere, Dec. 2. Within minutes of his fini-flight, the 301st RescueSquadron's retiring chief was doused with fluorescent green sea dye, a
Dec. 4, 2015 AF Reserve joins inaugural Celebration Bowl as title sponsor The Air Force Reserve has signed on to be the title sponsor of the inaugural Celebration Bowl. The game, scheduled for Dec. 19 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, will begin the college football bowl season. Kickoff is set for noon, and the game will be broadcast nationally on the ABC network.The Air