Dec. 12, 2023 Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi named 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was selected to be the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
Dec. 8, 2023 482d Fighter Wing shines at RCG Awards with triple honors In a stunning display of excellence, the 482d Fighter Wing claimed significant honors at the prestigious 367th Recruiting Group (RCG) Awards. These awards recognize the exceptional efforts and achievements in various categories in Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC).The wing's team demonstrated
Dec. 7, 2023 Combined US, coalition force increase combat effectiveness during Indo-Pacific Virtual Flag exercise For the first time in the fourteen-year history of the Virtual Flag: Coalition exercise, integrated forces from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada fought against a peer adversary in a virtual Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. To increase combat effectiveness, the combined
Dec. 4, 2023 Retired HARB commander travels 1,300 miles to return one full year to Airman The military is known for its unique culture, a strong sense of brotherhood understood best by those who have served, and a language filled with jargon and acronyms that can be confusing to many.As someone who has served in the Air Force Reserve for a decade, I can attest to the challenges of
Nov. 22, 2023 A miraculous recovery: Airman defies the odds A year after a terrible car accident impacting four Airmen from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Airman 1st Class Matthew Sharp's journey of recovery is a story of hope and determination.The car accident, which occurred on Oct. 24, 2022, tragically claimed the life of Airman 1st Class Tyler
Nov. 21, 2023 Hill AFB fighter wings deploy Airmen, F-35As to Japan HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- This week, Active duty and Reserve Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings here deployed the F-35A Lightning II to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of an effort to assure allies and deter threats to stability in the Pacific region. Hundreds of pilots, maintainers
Nov. 17, 2023 Constructive Service Credit reels in top cyber talent to Air Force Reserve, Opportunities Open for Direct Commissions as Cyberspace Officers The U.S. Air Force is maintaining its commitment to accelerating change for today’s fight. The cyber workforce is rapidly evolving by revolutionizing recruitment and commissioning processes by expanding eligibility criteria within constructive service credit (CSC). This initiative offers an
Nov. 16, 2023 DOD Makes Incremental Progress Toward Clean Audit Getting a clean audit is crucial so leaders can manage and lead the Defense Department, the undersecretary of defense (comptroller) and DOD's chief financial officer said.
Nov. 15, 2023 Reserve Airman saves two lives in Kansas City “I didn’t really think anything of it” said Master Sgt Christopher Winslow “I would expect that anyone else would have done the same thing for me.” At the time, Winslow, the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance noncommissioned officer-in-charge, 442d Security Forces Squadron here, was running
Nov. 15, 2023 Col. Mike Leonas takes command of the 442d Fighter Wing Col. Mike Leonas took command of the 442d Fighter Wing from Brig. Gen. Steve Nester November 4, 2023, in a ceremony in the 5-Bay hangar here.