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July 3, 2025
Dover’s Contingency Response Squadron modernizes its fleet of trucks

The 512th Contingency Response Squadron received four new light service support vehicles in June 2025, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.The unit acquired the military trucks through the National Guard and Reserve Equipment Appropriations process. NGREA allows for Reserve component equipment
July 2, 2025
Behind the Scenes of SS25: How an Air Force Reserve C-5M Ended Up in the Western Hemisphere’s Largest Special Forces Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Mike Lane, lead planner for the 433rd AW's participation in Southern Star '25, provided an inside look at the exercise's challenges and triumphs.
July 2, 2025
507th ARW First Sergeant Council Named Best in Air Force Reserve Command

The 507th Air Refueling Wing First Sergeant Council—comprised of first sergeants from the 507th ARW, 137th Special Operations Wing, 513th Air Control Group, and 35th Combat Communications Squadron—has been named the best in Air Force Reserve Command for 2024, earning top honors for their excellence
July 1, 2025
Behind the Board: Air Reserve Personnel Center ensures fair, accurate promotions

From late nights to weather delays, the Promotion Board Operations team at Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center is committed to ensuring officer promotions are conducted fairly, accurately and on time—no matter the challenges.
July 1, 2025
Military, civilian aviators join forces to improve airspace safety

In a joint effort to strengthen airspace safety and foster trust between military and civilian aviators, aircrew from the 315th Airlift Wing flew a C-17 Globemaster III into Florence Regional Airport June 29 for a collaborative safety summit with general aviation pilots and local flying clubs.The
June 30, 2025
AFRC command chief visits 310th SW, addresses Reserve transition concerns

Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez, the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Air Force Reserve and Command Chief, Air Force Reserve Command, visited the 310th Space Wing to hear directly from Airmen and reaffirm AFRC’s commitment to supporting Reserve members affected by personnel changes under the
June 27, 2025
Reserve Airmen Support Thunderbirds Aerial Refueling, Honor Hometown Hero

Citizen Airmen from the 507th Air Refueling Wing at Tinker Air Force Base executed an aerial refueling mission with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, June 26, while honoring a local public servant selected as a Hometown Hero. Retired Oklahoma City Deputy Fire Chief Mike Walker joined the flight
June 27, 2025
Hurricane Hunters brief lawmakers on life-saving mission

With hurricane season underway and forecasts predicting an above-normal Atlantic season, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the “Hurricane Hunters,” took to Capitol Hill Tuesday to deliver a critical message to congressional staff members: their mission saves lives, property and
June 26, 2025
560th REDHORSE Squadron Builds Strong Partnerships at Texas A&M

Airmen from the 560th REDHORSE Squadron are continuing construction on what will become the Construction Field Lab for Texas A&M University’s College of Architecture.Modeled after the Field Engineering and Readiness Laboratory (FERL) at the U.S. Air Force Academy, the site will provide Texas A&M -
June 26, 2025
Exercise: Trojan Cheddar

Five A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, five pilots, and 11 maintenance personnel from the 442d Fighter Wing recently participated in a training exercise with F-35 Lightning II fighter jets from the 115th Fighter Wing in Madison, Wis. The exercise focused on validating tactics for integrated air