Jan. 13, 2025 USNORTHCOM Activates Eight C-130 Aircraft In Response to LA Wildfires U.S. Northern Command has activated eight C-130 aircraft equipped with Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) and associated personnel to relocate from their home stations to the Channel Islands in Southern California to support firefighting efforts in the Los Angeles area. Some of the
Jan. 12, 2025 Freedom Wing reservist named Air Force Reserve Command Financial Management SNCO of the Year Senior Master Sgt. Amber Armstrong from the 514th Air Mobility Wing has been selected as Air Force Reserve Command's Financial Management Senior NCO of the Year for her exceptional leadership and financial stewardship during fiscal year 2024.Armstrong distinguished herself as a financial management
Jan. 12, 2025 Making the Mission Happen during Mission Essential A C-40 from the 932nd Airlift Wing recently provided distinguished airlift support, during mission essential manning, for Gen. Randall Reed, U.S. Transportation Command commander and his team on January 7th, 2025. Despite the 10.9 inches of snow and ice that had fallen, the dedicated team from the
Jan. 12, 2025 Wing inducts honorary commanders to strengthen community ties The 403rd Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit at Keesler Air Force Base, welcomed 17 community leaders into the 2025 Honorary Commander Program during an induction ceremony here Jan. 11.
Jan. 12, 2025 Citizen Airmen Join Forces with Marines, Army, and Local Firefighters for Fire Training in Maui Citizen Airmen from the 624th Civil Engineer Squadron of the 624th Regional Support Group joined firefighters from Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, the U.S. Army’s 297th Engineer Detachment, and the Maui Airport Fire Fighting Rescue Station to practice firefighting techniques Sept. 7-8, 2024,
Jan. 12, 2025 446th FSS First Sergeant serves community as pediatric nurse A 446th Force Support Squadron first sergeant serves her community working as a pediatric nurse.
Jan. 11, 2025 302 AW C-130 Takes Off to California for Aerial Firefighting Mission The Air Force Reserve’s 302d Airlift Wing at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, was activated by U.S. Northern Command on Jan 9, along with three Air National Guard units to provide aerial firefighting support in Southern California.
Jan. 7, 2025 DAF Safety announces updated guidance for maintenance NDAs As part of an ongoing effort to address aviation maintenance-related mishaps and provide authorized Air Force maintainers with privileged safety briefings, the Air Force Safety Center announced an update to how Privileged Safety Information training, also known as safety privilege training, and
Jan. 6, 2025 Latest Rising 6 community project Senior Airman Shantel Scott, 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply management apprentice, cleans toys during the Rising 6 community service project at the Ronald McDonald House in Dayton Ohio, Dec. 8, 2024. In addition to volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House, the Rising 6 also donated toys
Jan. 6, 2025 944th FW joins forces for life-saving mission after Hawaii fireworks explosion The mission to safely transport these patients exemplified a seamless joint effort between the Air Force Reserve’s 944th Fighter Wing, the active duty Air Force’s 56th Fighter Wing, the Phoenix Fire Department, and civilian medical professionals.