Sept. 22, 2015 AFA recognizes reservists at annual event The Air Force Association’s Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition concluded Sept. 16 with six awards going to Air Force Reserve Command. Four awards went to individuals and two to organizations with ties to the command. Maj. Warren Neary, an AFRC historian, received the Gill Robb
June 29, 2015 Charleston unit conducts mass deployment exercise More than 90 Airmen from the 300th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, accomplished more than 500 training events during a mass deployment here, June 24 to 26.The exercise included basic water survival and combat training, both conducted by U.S. Air Force Survival, Evasion,
June 4, 2015 Air Force elevates discharge authority for transgender-related Airmen separations Air Force leaders announced June 4 a change to the decision authority for involuntary separations for enlisted Airmen diagnosed with gender dysphoria or who identify themselves as transgender.
May 12, 2015 Enroll newborns in TRICARE within 60 days of birth Service members are reminded to enroll their newborns into TRICARE within 60 days of birth or 120 days in overseas areas.
May 5, 2015 MacDill reserve wing hosts bosslift Civic leaders from throughout South Carolina visited the 927th Air Refueling Wing here April 30- May 1, as part of a community outreach program sponsored by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.The ESGR is a Department of Defense organization that develops and promotes a supportive work
March 5, 2015 AF responds to National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force The Air Force responded to the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force’s recommendations in a report to Congress March 4. Of the Commission’s 42 recommendations, Air Force officials disagreed with only one and are already in the process of implementing 25, as well as developing plans
Jan. 15, 2015 WW II Vet presented overdue medal at Dobbins ceremony An 89-year-old World War II veteran was surprised by a special treat and membersof his family during the 94th Airlift Wing commander's call Jan.10. U.S. Army Air Corp Staff Sgt. William Hughey and his wife of 50years were invited to the January unit training assembly as a special guest.What he