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  • Members of the 477th Fighter Group showcase equipment and capabilities from the 3rd Munitions Flight November 6, 2016. Munitions Systems specialists are Airmen tasked with handling, storing, transporting, arming and disarming non-nuclear weapons systems. The Munitions Systems career field is commonly referred to as "ammo." (Photo by Maj. Barbara Jensen, Released)

    If you ain't ammo ...

    Munitions Systems specialists are Airmen tasked with handling, storing, transporting, arming and disarming non-nuclear weapons systems. The Munitions Systems career field is commonly referred to as "ammo." Here, ammo active duty and Reserve professionals work side-by side, all day, every day. Though there are several units who can claim that sort of integration on JBER, few do it as well as the 477th and 3rd Munitions Flights, which can now be considered a model unit for the Air Force’s push toward a total force enterprise.
  • Maj. Gen. Stayce Harris, 22nd Air Force commander, passes the 302nd Airlift Wing guide on to Col. James DeVere during an assumption of command ceremony April 2, 2016, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. DeVere comes to the 302AW from Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., where he was the 94th Operations Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Sorsek)

    Year in Review: Reserve Airlift Wing delivers in 2016

    For the Air Force Reserve Command’s 302nd Airlift Wing, 2016 began with the mobilization and deployment of approximately 150 Air Force Reservists and four C-130s in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Over the course of the deployment hundreds of missions were flown to include airlifting passengers, cargo, and aeromedical evacuation patients
  • Scott Plocar, 446th Airlift Wing weapons safety manager, shows Angel Cornett, 446th AW Recruiting administrative technician, the SharePoint weapons safety page he designed. The Air Force Reserve Command recently recognized him as the AFRC Outstanding Weapons Safety Civilian of the Year. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Maj. Brooke Davis)

    Weapons safety a benchmark program

    After just over one year as the 446th Airlift Wing weapons safety manager, former enlisted technical sergeant Mr. Scott Plocar was recognized by Air Force Reserve Command for his success modernizing the wing’s weapons safety program. His selection as the AFRC Outstanding Weapons Safety Civilian of the Year Award recipient was announced Nov. 30, 2016.
  • The 446th Security Forces Squadron trains to enter a building during an Active Shooter exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Dec. 3. Among the most vital purposes of the exercise was to validate the efficacy of the Shoot Move Communicate training to include the use of reasonable force. During the exercise Quick Response Forces reacted and had to make split-second decisions about the level of force that was necessary to engage in. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Liddicoet)

    446th rated effective, highly effective during inspection

    The 446th Airlift ‘Rainier’ Wing recently underwent a Unit Effectiveness Inspection conducted by a team from the Air Force Reserve Command’s Inspector General Office Dec. 1-6. The Rainier Wing was rated ‘Effective’ and scored ‘Highly Effective’ for the Major Graded Area of Improving the Unit, which is the highest rating a wing can achieve for any graded area.
  • Col. Tim Martz, vice commander,Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service, givves a welcome speech to the Grambling State and North Carolina Central football teams at a dinner Wednesday night, welcoming teams to the 2016 Air Force Reseerve Celebration Bowl. Martz compared the Air Force coe values to those of the the teamrs and that each had shared values. He also congratulated the coaches and administrations of each school. He received a large applause when he told the teams that the game would be covered on the Armed Forces Network and told them how important it is to have a taste of home when deployed. The game kicks off at noon at the Gerogia Dome in Atlanta and will be aired on ABC. (Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Chance Babin)

    Teams arrive for AF Reserve Celebration Bowl

    Col. Tim Martz, vice commander,Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service, givves a welcome speech to the Grambling State and North Carolina Central football teams at a dinner Wednesday night, welcoming teams to the 2016 Air Force Reseerve Celebration Bowl. Martz compared the Air Force coe values to those of the the teamrs and that each had
  • Col. Kurt Matthews (center) assumed command of the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 3 in a change of command ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, 10th Air Force commander, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas (left). Matthews replaced Col. Jeffrey L. Macrander (right) who served as the 920th RQW commander from August 2011 to December 2016. Approximately 400 civilian and military guests attended. (U.S. Air Force photo./1st Lt. Anna-Marie Wyant)

    Air Commando assumes command of 920th Rescue Wing

    Col. Kurt Matthews assumed command of the 920th Rescue Wing here Dec. 3 in a change of command ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Richard Scobee, 10th Air Force, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas.
  • (Left) Senior Airman Eddie Castillo and Airman Ashley Garcia, both 433rd Force Support Squadron services technicians, find the perfect gifts to fill stockings during a free stocking stuffer giveaway at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Dec. 3, 2016. The gifts were donated by Operation Homefront, who donate millions of toys each year to military families during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bryan Swink)

    Reservists give back, receive during holiday season

    Alamo Wing Airmen are not only donating to the local community during the holiday season, but also receiving donated items to help their own families.

  • Command announces FY16 Safety Awards

    The Air Force Reserve Command Safety Office has announced the Safety Award winners for Fiscal Year 2016.
  • Capt. James Spindler, 64th Intelligence Squadron, is the winner of the 2016 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group Chili Cook-Off at the USO here Nov. 19, 2016. The captain received his apron award from Col. John D. McKaye, 655th ISRG commander (left) and Col. Lonnie Garris, III, 655th ISRG deputy commander. Capt. Spindler’s chili won in the ‘Best Overall’ category. The other three categories judged were: spiciest, white chili and most creative. (U.S. Air Force photo /Tech. Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

    655th welcomes fall with chili cookoff

    Capt. James Spindler, 64th Intelligence Squadron, is the winner of the 2016 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group Chili Cook-Off at the USO here Nov. 19, 2016. The captain received his apron award from Col. John D. McKaye, 655th ISRG commander (left) and Col. Lonnie Garris, III, 655th ISRG deputy commander. Capt. Spindler’s

  • World War II vet has homecoming with 912th Air Refueling Squadron

    The 912th Air Refueling Squadron here welcomed back Sergeant Larry Stevens, a World War II veteran, and retired member of the squadron, to participate in their Commander's Call November 16, 2016.Lt. Col. David Garon, commander of the 912th ARS, said to the Airmen attending the meeting that Sgt. Stevens was one of the founding and original members
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