Sept. 18, 2018 Combat-search-and-rescue Airmen press pause to tackle Hurricane Florence aftermath Reserve and active duty pararescuemen were undergoing dive and jump training on Sept. 11, in Key West, Florida, when they were recalled back to their home units to immediately begin the process of pre-positioning for Hurricane Florence search-and-rescue operations.Reserve Citizen Airmen within the
Sept. 18, 2018 Taking off to the Great White North A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress conducted a flight from RAF Fairford, England, up the Norwegian coast, over the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean before returning to RAF Fairford. The mission was enabled by aerial refueling support from a KC-135 Stratotanker based at RAF Mildenhall, England. The
Sept. 18, 2018 Air Force Reserve accepting Mandatory Separation Date and High Year of Tenure extension requests Air Force Reserve announced a temporary initiative for Reserve Citizen Airmen to request to serve beyond their Mandatory Separation or High Year of Tenure Date.
Sept. 17, 2018 AFRC Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in Defender Challenge 2018 AFRC Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in Defender Challenge 2018
Sept. 17, 2018 Back to Bombs U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Darren L. Demel is scheduled to become the command chief master sergeant of the 307th Bomb Wing effective September 17, 2018. Originally a B-52 Stratofortress crew chief, the Kansas native will return to the bomber community from his current position as command
Sept. 14, 2018 Hurricane Florence edges closer to East Coast, Hurricane Hunters continue reconnaissance As the storm moves closer to the East Coast, members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron continue flying through Hurricane Florence from the Air Dominance Center, Combat Readiness Training Center, Savannah, Georgia.
Sept. 13, 2018 The 414th FG visits Luke AFB The 414th Fighter Group, a geographically separated unit of the 944th Fighter Wing, flew in two F-15 Eagles and three KC-135 tankers filled with Airmen eager for some off-station annual tour training with their 944th counterparts.
Sept. 13, 2018 Florida Reservists deploy for hurricane relief efforts A group of approximately 140 Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing are deploying to Georgia to exercise their hurricane relief capabilities. If the Federal Emergency Management Agency or Air Combat Command gives the order to provide disaster relief following Hurricane Florence’s
Sept. 12, 2018 Sucide Prevention: Suicide Myth No. 2 Suicide Myth No. 2: Most suicides happen suddenly without warning.Truth: 80 percent of suicides have been preceded by warning signs, whether verbal or behavioral. These signals often include making a joke or threat about suicide, making a reference to being dead, or giving away treasured