Sept. 10, 2016 Inspiring the next generation of aviators When it comes to inspiring the next generation of aviators, former 22nd Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Stayce Harris knows that continual support and development of science, technology, engineering and math programs are key to instilling passion in young people. During a recent visit to the U.S.
Sept. 6, 2016 Air Force Reserve runners go the extra mile and more America’s Citizen Airmen are known for going the extra mile, juggling their family life, civilian employment and commitment to the nation’s defense just as a juggler keeps a number of objects in the air, in unison, perfectly timed, spaced and synchronized.
Aug. 24, 2016 307th Bomb Wing drops praise on Tinker Citizen Airmen of the 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., visited the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Aug. 17 to deliver a heartfelt thanks to the workforce who maintain the B-52H aircraft they fly.
Aug. 23, 2016 622nd Airmen vital in EOD warehouse construction in Guam Engineers from the 622nd Civil Engineer Group, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, deployed for five months and played a key role in the design and construction management plans for a new explosive ordnance disposal warehouse at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.The new $915,000 facility was built to
Aug. 15, 2016 AFRC Community Spotlight: A8 Regulating money and deciding where it should be used is a challenging process, but it is one the A8 directorate focuses on every day. A8PE balances a five billion dollar budget every year and A8PB has the task of deciding which current and future missions are going to continue to receive that
Aug. 10, 2016 Andrews Reserve wing tests response capabilities The 459th Air Refueling Wing participated in a Nuclear Operations Readiness Exercise here during the August Unit Training Assembly. The exercise tested the wing’s capability to respond and react to a real-world threat and provided more than 400 wing members the training required to fulfill the
Aug. 5, 2016 A-10s land on highway in Estonia Eight Air Force Reserve Command A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conducted highway landings on the Jägala-Käravete Highway in Northern Estonia Aug 1.
Aug. 3, 2016 Reserve C-130 departs to assist aerial firefighting efforts An Air Force Reserve C-130 equipped with a U.S. Forest Service Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System departed here today to support ongoing aerial fire fighting efforts in the Western U.S.
July 28, 2016 Joint, multinational integration key to refueling during RIMPAC Since their arrival to Rim of the Pacific 2016, July 7, Citizen Airmen in the 507th Air Refueling Wing have worked hand-in-hand with other nations and sister services to offload more than 2 million pounds of fuel to U.S. and Canadian military aircraft.
July 22, 2016 Tinker reservists train in Germany The 507th Logistics Readiness Squadron along with support elements from the 507th Air Refueling Wing, completed a two-week annual tour at Spangdahlem Air Base to train and provide support to the active duty unit.The Citizen Airmen supported the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron and got unique