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  • (L-R) U.S. Air Force Reserve Lt. Cols. Keith Jasmin, pilot, James Trevino, navigator and Neil Hede, pilot, conduct a pre-mission briefing prior to the last training mission flight of a C-130H assigned to the 913th Airlift Group at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Jan. 28, 2016. The final two-hour mission consisted of low level air drop techniques and pilot proficiency training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

    Group flies final C-130H mission, preps for J-model

    The 913th Airlift Group flew its final C-130H mission Jan. 28, as the wing prepared to transition to the J-model of the venerable Hercules transporter.This flight means the mission for the 913th has officially changed from the “H” to the “J” model,” said Lt. Col. Keith Jasmin, chief of current operations for the 913th Operations Support
  • Lt. Col. Patricia Latham, 434th Air Refueling Wing process manager, speaks about the 434th Air Refueling Wing 2016 mission and vision during a newcomer’s orientation at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Jan. 10, 2015. Latham is responsible for overseeing effective process improvement efforts to ensure efficient, cost saving and compliance with Air Force instructions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota)

    Process improvement helps units work smarter not harder

    One Grissom officer is working hard at helping others work smart while leading the charge of innovation.Lt. Col. Patricia Latham, 434th Air Refueling Wing process manager, is responsible for overseeing effective process improvement in an effort to ensure processes here are efficient, cost saving and compliant with Air Force instructions. "There's
  • Deployed Airmen from the 442d Fighter Wing comprised the 455th Air Expeditionary Maintenance Unit at Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan in this photo from October 2014. The 455th EAMS at Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan has been awarded the 2015 Air Combat Command Maintenance Effectiveness Award, distinguishing the unit as the top-performing medium aircraft maintenance unit in ACC. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    442nd wins Maintenance Effectiveness Award 2 years running

    The 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Bagram AB, Afghanistan has been awarded the 2015 Air Combat Command Maintenance Effectiveness Award, distinguishing the unit as the top-performing medium aircraft maintenance unit in ACC.The award is for the unit's accomplishments during fiscal year 2015, stretching from 1 October 2014 to 30
  • An Air Force Reserve Command KC-135R Stratotanker refueling boom moves into position to conduct an aerial refueling with an E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft over Texas during a Congressional orientation flight, Jan. 19, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jon Quinlan)

    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 Congressional staffers spoke with senior Reserve unit
  • Col. David Condit, 403rd Operations Group commander, passes the 815th Airlift Squadron guide on to Lt. Col. Stuart Rubio, 815th AS commander, during a change of command ceremony January 30, 2016, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Rubio took command of the 815th AS during the ceremony, which was held in the 815th AS building. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Ryan Labadens)

    'Flying Jennies' rebuilding at Keesler

    Lt. Col. Stuart Rubio assumed command of the Air Force Reserve's 815th Airlift Squadron "Flying Jennies" from Lt. Col. Shannon Hailes Saturday.As part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013, the Air Force announced plans to transfer 10 of the 403rd Wing's C-130J aircraft. A 2015 report from the Secretary of the Air Force reversed that
  • The newly constructed courtyard and centerpiece to four 302nd Airlift Wing campus buildings has been recognized as the 2015 Honor Award winner in the category of Landscape Architecture for the 2015 Air Force Design Awards program. The in-house design and project management efforts by the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron’s Facilities Excellence Team at Peterson Air Force Base transformed an undeveloped outdoor area into a high-use, central outdoor gathering and passage space for the Peterson-based Reserve wing.

    Reserve wing’s courtyard is AF design award winner

    The newly constructed courtyard and centerpiece to four 302nd Airlift Wing campus buildings has been recognized as the 2015 Honor Award winner in the category of Landscape Architecture for the 2015 Air Force Design Awards program. According to a release from the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center Public Affairs, “These awards recognize the
  • NAVAL AIR STATION FORT WORTH JOINT RESERVE BASE, Texas - Master Sgt. William Warwick, 301st Mission Support Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal team member, briefs 11 Congressional staffers here Jan. 21 on equipment used to handle explosive devices. In addition to EOD, the Capitol Hill defense staffers toured the 301st Fighter Wing’s engine shop and F-16 static display. The visit sought to inform the delegation of the Reserve’s contributions to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Julie Briden-Garcia)

    Fort Worth unit hosts Congressional tour

    NAVAL AIR STATION FORT WORTH JOINT RESERVE BASE, Texas - Master Sgt. William Warwick, 301st Mission Support Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal team member, briefs 11 Congressional staffers here Jan. 21 on equipment used to handle explosive devices. In addition to EOD, the Capitol Hill defense staffers toured the 301st Fighter Wing’s engine shop and
  • Colonel. James Dienst, right, Air Force Reserve Command Surgeon General, conducts a site visit at the 926th Aerospace Medical Squadron dental clinic here Jan. 9 as the unit prepares to make the transition to using electronic records. Dienst also visited the 726th Operations Group at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., on Jan. 8 to discuss the mental health teams created for Remotely Piloted Aircraft operators. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jessica D'Ambrosio)

    AFRC Surgeon General visits 926th Wing

    Colonel. James Dienst, right, Air Force Reserve Command Surgeon General, conducts a site visit at the 926th Aerospace Medical Squadron dental clinic here Jan. 9 as the unit prepares to make the transition to using electronic records. Dienst also visited the 726th Operations Group at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., on Jan. 8 to discuss the mental
  • Lync-Enterprise has potential to reduce dependence on corporate email because it offers some of the same file and link sharing features of email, but the content is shareable and viewable instantly. Users can drag and drop images, documents and links into the instant messenger dialog box. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Jolene Bottor Ortiona)

    Lync-Enterprise brings enhanced connectivity to AFRC

    Air Force Reserve Command recently implemented the Microsoft Lync-Enterprise Instant Messaging system that allows all users across the command to connect, collaborate and share in real time.Lync-Enterprise, part of the Microsoft Office suite, is the upgraded version of the Lync-Standard instant messaging software that Air Force deployed to all
  • NAVAL AIR STATION FORT WORTH JOINT RESERVE BASE, Texas - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III receives the Great American Patriot Award during the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 29. Welsh received the award in recognition of exemplary service to the United States of America. Retired Marine Gen. Garry L. Parks, chairman of Armed Forces Insurance, presented the award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa Harvey)

    Air Force takes center stage at Armed Forces Bowl

    NAVAL AIR STATION FORT WORTH JOINT RESERVE BASE, Texas - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III receives the Great American Patriot Award during the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 29. Welsh received the award in recognition of exemplary service to the United States of America. Retired
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