Dec. 3, 2024 446th AW Leadership visits Team McChord Airmen supporting ODF 446th Airlift Wing leadership recently returned from Christchurch, New Zealand, where they connected with Airmen from the 446th and 62d Airlift Wings to recognize the Airmen and gain further insight into the critical role of Team McChord in Operation Deep Freeze.
Nov. 21, 2024 Air Force Reserve senior enlisted advisor inducted into Puerto Rican Veterans Hall of Fame Command Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Reserve Command and SEA to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez, was inducted into the Puerto Rican Distinguished Veterans Hall of Fame.
Nov. 14, 2024 Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch gateway to Antarctica Team McChord, through Operation Deep Freeze, plays a crucial role to ensure the Antarctic airlift mission operates smoothly and efficiently. The 62d Airlift Wing and 446th Airlift Wing crews come together to form the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and have perfected the process over the years,
Nov. 3, 2024 926th Operations Group, Detachment 1, assumption of command ceremony Lt. Col. David Cruden assumed command of the 926th Operations Group, Detachment 1, in a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 18.
Oct. 23, 2024 The 349 AMW Celebrates 81 Years of Service to the Nation and World The 349th Air Mobility Wing celebrates its 81st Birthday on Oct. 23, at Travis Air Force Base, California. The wing’s predecessor unit the 349th Troop Carrier Group was established on Oct. 23, 1943, at Sedalia Army Airfield, Missouri. In 1969, the wing moved to its current location at Travis
Aug. 21, 2024 Lone Reservist Stands Out Winning Airman of the Year U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jose Lucero IV, 301st Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant at Fort Bliss, Texas, won one of 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year (OAY) awards for 2024.
Aug. 16, 2024 Hungry Hungry Halibut exercise sharpens air warfighting skills Hungry Hungry Halibut, a high-end integration air war exercise, took place on Aug. 1 and 2, 2024, providing unique opportunities to integrate various forces into multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases throughout Alaska.The 477th Fighter Group, the Air Force Reserve unit in
Aug. 12, 2024 919th SOW faces, overcomes adversity in readiness exercise Citizen Air Commandos took to the air, traversed the ground and braved rough water during a readiness exercise on the Emerald Coast Aug. 5-9, 2024.
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.
Aug. 6, 2024 Building the Future: Strong foundation, development and training pave the way for enlisted Reserve force In the early morning hours of Saturday, August 3, 45 trainees stood in formation, ready to enter Air Force Reserve Command headquarters here. They were about to experience an in-depth introduction to what will be expected of them as future Airmen, as well as prepare for Basic Military Training and