March 14, 2022 Ultrarunning: Reservist finds strength in strides When the word hobby comes to mind, activities like reading or video games or knitting or fishing or baking make their way to the surface. Activities that are relaxing, yet oftentimes somewhat productive, to counter the stress of everyday life.The Oxford dictionary defines the word hobby as an
Feb. 17, 2022 AFR capabilities enable immediate ocean rescue The 920th Rescue Wing from Air Force Reserve Command conducted a multi-person medical airlift in support of a critically-injured person aboard a cruise ship 600 nautical miles off the coast of Florida Feb. 15.The 920th RQW launched two of its HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, two HC-130J Combat King II
Feb. 10, 2022 Air Force Reserve medics mobilized a second time for COVID response As COVID-19 continues to impact the U.S. healthcare system in pockets of the country, the Air Force Reserve is once again mobilizing approximately 40 ground medical personnel to assist civilian hospitals in New York and California at the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Feb. 10, 2022 Space Fence Program receives cybersecurity assessment from 14th Test Squadron 926th Wing’s 14th Test Squadron out of Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, perform a cybersecurity assessment to validate the cybersecurity posture of the Space Fence program prior to an inspection.
Feb. 8, 2022 403rd Wing develops multi-capable Airmen during "Super UTA" On a spreadsheet akin to an unresolved game of Wordle, the 403rd Wing’s February Super Unit Training Assembly schedule was mapped out in blocks of routine appointments, briefings, and events, but it also included training geared toward supporting the Air Force’s push for multi-capable Airmen.As part
Feb. 4, 2022 AFRC introduces first Civilian Force Development e-book The Air Force Reserve Command introduces its first Civilian Force Development e-book which has been created to share pertinent information in support of our civilian workforce. The content also applies to personnel on Active Guard and Reserve, Air Reserve Technician and Traditional Reserve status
Jan. 27, 2022 403rd U: professional development council molds future leaders The 403rd Wing has a new initiative underway to further enhance, educate, and develop its workforce and create professional leaders. It’s called the “403rd University” and it is a professional development council to help Airmen and civilians reach personal and professional goals and assist
Jan. 21, 2022 Hurricane Hunters fly first missions of winter season The Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., flew a system from its time as a swath of water vapor moving over the Pacific Ocean to the wintry conditions it delivered across the United States, marking the unit’s first atmospheric
Dec. 15, 2021 Okies refuel B-52 Stratofortresses TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla.--B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, refuel with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 465th Air Refueling Squadron, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, above the Rocky Mountains, Dec. 13, 2021. Aerial refueling allows aircraft
Oct. 29, 2021 Hurricane Hunters testing new SATCOM capabilities For the Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters, the ability to transmit data in flight is tantamount to mission success.As one of their WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft powers through a hurricane, a loadmaster is in the back, preparing and launching dropsondes that