Dec. 23, 2016 New VRS features allows Reservists to post resumes ARCNet and the Volunteer Reserve System (VRS) now give reservists the capability to post their civilian and military resume to their ARCNet profiles where it can be searched by VRS job posters.VRS is the platform the Air Force uses to solicit for volunteer support from reservists for manning
Dec. 23, 2016 BLUE: Generation STEM Air Force TV has released the latest episode of the Air Force's flagship television program, BLUE. Maintaining a technological edge in defense requires snagging the best and brightest minds for research and development. In this episode, we introduce you to some of the innovative minds working to
Dec. 16, 2016 655th ISRG Citizen Airmen pave way for DOD intelligence operations Since standing up in 2012, the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group has come a long way in its growth and continues to pave the way for future Air Force intelligence initiatives. The 655th ISR Group is an independent group under 10th Air Force that ensures the training and
Dec. 15, 2016 Airmen scrap Moody's last A-10A Moody demolished its last remaining A-10A Thunderbolt II, the predecessor to the current A-10C model, on Dec. 1, here. The demolished aircraft was manufactured in 1980 in Baltimore, Md., and was officially completed on Nov. 3, 1981 before it was assigned to Air Force bases in South Carolina, the
Dec. 14, 2016 Civilian overseas assignments: A great way to serve The thought of serving the country as a civilian had never crossed my mind, never seriously anyway. I had received previous email solicitations for civil service jobs overseas and had always deleted them. I read an email asking for interest in a job at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, and I
Dec. 13, 2016 47th Fighter Squadron celebrates their heritage On the eve of the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the 47th Fighter Squadron gathered their Alumni to celebrate the unit’s history Dec. 6-7, 2016.If you ask any one of the 25 Alumni present, what makes the 47 FS special they are going to say three words, Taylor and Welch.2nd Lt.
Dec. 12, 2016 AF Reserve adds 16 to Profiles In Leadership display The Office of the Air Force Reserve unveiled 16 portraits of Air Force Reserve leaders in the Profiles in Leadership display here last week. The display celebrates and honors Citizen Airmen’s contributions in serving the nation.
Dec. 12, 2016 One Gladiator’s impactful mission As the Air Force’s functional communities are leading a number of initiatives designed to impact cyber awareness and culture, one Cyber Gladiator recently had the opportunity to help educate a group of senior leaders on the integration of cyber requirements for Air Force systems undergoing testing
Dec. 9, 2016 Senate confirms 442d Fighter Wing Commander to be Brigadier General The following named officers were confirmed by the Senate on Dec. 7, 2016, for appointment in the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:To be Brigadier GeneralAir Force Col. Brian K. Borgen has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier
Dec. 5, 2016 Air commando assumes command of 920th Rescue Wing Col. Kurt Matthews assumed command of the 920th Rescue Wing here Dec. 3 in a change of command ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Richard Scobee, 10th Air Force, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas. Matthews replaced Col. Jeffrey L. Macrander who served as the 920th RQW commander