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  • Dentist takes command of 419th MDS

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The 419th Medical Squadron held a change of command ceremony here June 2 as Lt. Col. Charles Needham relinquished command to Lt. Col. David Jackson.  Needham has commanded the 419th MDS since 2014, overseeing the operational health and combat readiness of more than 1,200

  • Honorary commanders get close-up look at mission

    “I was blown away, actually,” said Pam Stoker of her first event as an honorary commander. “Since I have not been in the military myself, this is so exciting for me to get an up-close look, and to get to know folks.”

  • ASTS Airmen train with ANG, VA

    Airmen with the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron recently participated in a multi-agency exercise to train on moving patients during a simulated emergency. The National Disaster Medical System exercise, spearheaded by Phoenix Veterans Affairs in partnership with the Arizona Air National Guard at

  • Reserve Citizen Airmen headline Miami Air Show

    Even rain bands of subtropical storm Alberto couldn’t stop the combat-search-and-rescue demo performed by the men and women of the 920th Rescue Wing during the 2nd Annual National Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show May 26-27, 2018, over Miami Beach, Florida.   “This is the second year we

  • Memorial Day rescue by Portland Air Force Reserve Guardian Angels

    The 304th Rescue Squadron combined forces with local authorities and the Oregon National Guard to rescue three climbers who fell on Mount Hood this Memorial Day.The motto of the Guardian Angels is “These things we do, that others may live,” and this credo has no limits. Within an hour of

  • Once a Gladiator, always a Gladiator

    Nearly 200 Reserve Citizen Airmen filled the seats of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy on Saturday, June 2nd, to witness the 960th Cyberspace Operations Group change of command ceremony.Col. Lori C. Jones assumed command of the Group, which consists of 17 direct-reporting units and 1,300

  • 442d Fighter Wing hosts Sporting KC

    WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – The 442d Fighter Wing hosted a group of players and executives from the Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer team for a tour of the wing May 30, 2018.

  • Quality sleep is key to your performance

    Many professional athletes have recently disclosed components to their secret formulas for success and athletic longevity. One key element found within each athletes’ concoction is the consistent need for 7-9 hours of sleep each and every night of the week.

  • Cops run for the fallen

    The week of May 13-19, 2018 was National Police Week, that payed tribute to local, state, and federal peace officers who died, or who have been disabled in the line of duty. This year the 482nd Security Forces Squadron honored the 20 SFS Defenders, 9 Department of Defense civilian police officers,