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AFRC News

  • Carrying the torch: “Flying Jennies” assume airlift mission in Africa

    There was no formal ceremony marking the transition. No guidon passed from one commander to another. Instead, a moment represented something larger, the passing of a torch that lights the path of Air Force airlift across the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility.After months of operations

  • Reserve Advantage Featured at Miami Beach Airshow

    Air Force Reserve Command highlighted decisive capabilities during the 2026 Hyundai Air & Sea Show in Miami Beach, May 23-24, 2026. The two-day event over Memorial Day weekend provided opportunities to showcase capabilities in the air and on the ground with military displays and recruiting

  • Innovate, ideate, iterate: Partnership leads to improvement

    In September 2024, during an analysis of exercise Hungry Hungry Halibut, pilots from the 302nd Fighter Squadron identified a process that could be innovated upon for the oil servicing of an F-22 Raptor engine in austere environments.This call for innovation was met.The research funding was provided

  • Healy inducted into the AFRC Order of the Sword

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, was inducted into the AFRCOrder of the Sword here May 14, 2026. The Order of the Sword is the highest honor and tribute noncommissioned officers can bestow upon an individual. Healy

  • Reserve leaders prepare future military officers, strengthen community ties

    Air Force Reserve Command leadership came full circle during a whirlwind tour throughout Connecticut to prepare our next Department of the Air Force leaders and to give back to their community roots that helped shape their military careers.“It is beyond surreal,” Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chief of the

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer safety hazards

    Your safety is critical this summer and it is essential to be aware of potential dangers and take appropriate precautions to stay safe during the summer season. Remember to prioritize safety, plan for the unexpected, and always be mindful of your surroundings. Stay safe!