Feb. 1, 2012 A call for Rescue in the Horn of Africa Famine, war and drought have forced 13.3 million people living in the Horn of Africa into one of the world's largest humanitarian crises over the past year-and-a-half. Along with the rainfall that has started to quench the parched earth there, Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing here are on their way
Feb. 1, 2012 The dos and don'ts of the political season With the excitement of the presidential primaries lurking around the corner, there are a few things Airmen must remember during this upcoming political season.When you joined the military or became a federal employee, you did so with the knowledge that this decision came with some sacrifice.Everyone
Feb. 1, 2012 Drive thru the extra calories The Air Force may routinely judge a reservist's fitness with physical training tests, but it's not as easy to judge nutrition, body fat percentages, blood pressure and cholesterol - without a nutritionist.That's one problem the 442nd Fighter Wing won't have any more.In October 2011, Maj. Brianne
Feb. 1, 2012 10th Air Force Commander encourages rescue group deployers and experiences CSAR mission The newest commander of 10th Air Force experienced firsthand the skills and dedication required for combat-search-and-rescue Airmen during his first-ever visit as the numbered Air Force commander to the 943rd Rescue Group, Jan. 25, 2012. During his visit here, Brig. Gen. William Binger, 10th Air
Jan. 13, 2012 10th Air Force commander speaks with local Air Power Foundation Brig. Gen. William B. Binger, 10th Air Force commander, spoke to members of the Fort Worth Airpower Foundation at the Colonial Country Club Jan. 10.This was the foundation's opportunity to meet the new commander and hear about the future of the 10th AF mission, along with the upcoming Numbered Air
Nov. 10, 2011 Tenth Air Force command changes in a blaze of glory Making his move to Texas in a blaze of glory, Brig. Gen. William "Blaze" Binger is now the Air Force Reserve Command's Tenth Air Force commander. Located at the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Binger assumed command from Maj. Gen. Frank J. Padilla after two and a half years
June 17, 2011 Air Force sets new standard against illicit drug use The Air Force is cracking down on Airmen who are using illicit drugs, specifically Spice, in order to maintain the highest level of mission readiness and promote the health and safety of Airmen. Spice refers to a group of herbal incense products made from a variety of plants that are intentionally
April 27, 2011 A Texas-size welcome to the AFRC commander The commander of Air Force Reserve Command received a Texas-size welcome when he visited Citizen Airmen assigned to 10th Air Force and 301st Fighter Wing here April 21.Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Jr., used this time to hold a town hall meeting to address Air Force reservists and civilians about the
April 27, 2011 Enlisted Citizen Airmen get ear of AFRC commander Citizen Airmen often express concerns through their chain of command, but they rarely get the chance to speak with the top leader of the Air Force Reserve and share what's on their mind.Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, Jr., commander of Air Force Reserve Command, headquartered at Robins Air Force Base,
Sept. 30, 2010 It's not about endurance; it's about courage and sacrifice The sun was starting to heat up the morning sky while many checked and double checked their equipment.More than 10,000 cyclists snapped their helmet straps and checked their bikes anticipating the start to a long race across the Food Capital of the World that would test their endurance.