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  • An F-22 assigned to the 3rd Wing prior to taking off to participate in a Turkey Shoot here July 19. Pilots from the 302nd, 90th and 525th Fighter Squadrons flew the F-22 during a three day competition testing their ability to perform in real world combat situations. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Dana Rosso)

    Total Force engages in Alaska Turkey Shoot

    Pilots and maintainers assigned to the 477th Fighter Group competed alongside their active duty and Air National Guard counterparts in the 3rd Wing's Turkey Shoot competition here July 17-19.A Turkey Shoot is an Air Force tradition that goes back to the early days of tactical aviation."Throughout the three-day competition, operators and maintenance
  • JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tom McNurlin from the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Test Center in Tucson, Ariz., helps U.S. Air Force Col. John Breazeale, 917th Fighter Group commander, adjust his helmet with the Scorpion helmet-mounted system prior to a flight during Rim of the Pacific exercise July 17,2012. The Scorpion system, along with the Lightweight Airborne Recovery System, known as LARS, was for the first time maritime operationally tested during the exercise. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mary Hinson)

    Reserve A-10 pilots debut new technology at RIMPAC

    In its first operational test with maritime operations, nine 47th Fighter Squadron A-10 pilots are debuting new helmet and survival radio technologies during the Rim of the Pacific exercise here June 29 through Aug. 3.One of the new technologies is the Scorpion system, which is integrated into the pilot's current helmet, said U.S. Air Force Lt.
  • Brig. Gen. William Binger, commander, 10th Air Force, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, straps on his helmet before taking off in a 920th Rescue Wing HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter while visiting the wing July 25. Binger visited Rescue Reservists to get a better understanding wing's combat search and rescues mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Natasha Dowridge)

    10th Air Force commander visits Rescue Reservists

    Brig. Gen. William Binger, commander, 10th Air Force, Naval Air Station Forth Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, visited Rescue Reservists of the 920th Rescue Wing here July 24 - 25. Binger devoted a large amount of his visit meeting and talking with maintenance Airmen. Pararescue Airmen gave him a tour of their squadron showing him gear they use to
  • Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks about the military profession of arms in a blog on DoD Live. (Department of Defense photo)

    Gen. Dempsey: 'We are not elected to serve'

    I talk about the importance of "trust" at every opportunity. Trust is the cornerstone of our profession. It binds us with those we serve-the American people and the elected officials who represent them. This trust relationship cannot be taken for granted. We must continually earn and re-earn it every day.One way we earn this trust is by avoiding
  • Staff Sgt. Richard Dunn, pararescueman with the 306th Rescue Squadron provided instruction on proper repelling techniques to Civil Air Patrol Cadets at the Pima County Rescue Training Center as part of the Advanced Pararescue Orientation Couse, a 10 day course that introduces CAP cadets to the operational PJ career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Luke Johnson)

    Civil Air Patrol cadets get a taste of the PJ career field

    The 306th Rescue Squadron hosted more than 20 Civil Air Patrol cadets as they experienced a small portion of the demanding training required to become a part of the Air Force Guardian Angel career field during the Advanced Pararescue Orientation Course, June 13-23. APJOC was a 10-day challenge which tested the cadets both mentally and physically as
  • MSgt Sandra Plentzas,944th Fighter Wing chaplain assistant, was recently awarded the John Levitow Award following graduation from Senior NCO Academy March 11. (Courtesy photo)

    Luke reservist one of Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen

    It's been said lightning only strikes once, but that's not true for Luke. For the second time in three years, a base Airman has been named an Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year.Master Sgt. Sandra Plentzas, 944th Fighter Wing Chapel superintendent, was selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2012."It is with the utmost respect and
  • Members of the 477th Fighter Group Development and Training Flight practice Drill and Ceremonies here May 20. The D&T flight stood up to teach Airmen the basics of Air Force customs and courtesies, Drill and Ceremony, and physical fitness prior to arrival at Basic Military Training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ashley Conner)

    New Air Force Reserve Enlistee training ensures BMT success

    The 477th Fighter Group welcomed seven new Reserve enlistees during the May Unit Training Assembly weekend. These Airmen make up the Development and Training Flight, a new Air Force Reserve initiative which prepares enlistees for Basic Military Training by educating them on Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremony, and physical fitness
  • Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., chief of Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, testifies May 23, 2012, at the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations on Capitol Hill. Seated to the left of the general are Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve; Vice Adm. Dirk Debbink, chief of Navy Reserve; and Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, chief of Army Reserve. National Guard Bureau Chief Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, Air National Guard Director Lt. Gen. Harry Wyatt III and Army National Guard Director Lt. Gen. William Ingram Jr. also spoke to the senators about funding in the fiscal 2013 President’s Budget request. (U.S. Air Force photo/Col. Bob Thompson)

    Reserve, Guard leaders discuss budgets, DOD cuts on Capitol Hill

    The top leaders from Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force Reserve and National Guard programs provided statements and answered questions at a Senate hearing regarding their fiscal 2013 manning and budget proposals on May 23.Cutting budgets, making decisions and retaining the most capability were the hot topics led by Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii)
  • Mr. Rex Ice, a civilian instructor for Central Texas College, begins the first day of the 301st Fighter Wing Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Development Course Monday, April 23, at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas. This was the first joint class to be held at the wing and the largest multi-branch class to be held in the Air Force Reserve Command. During the class, NCOs learned leadership principles and how to conduct supervisory tasks. (Courtesy photo)

    Joint leadership class paves way for new horizons

    Two's company, three's a crowd, right?The 301st Fighter Wing Education office recently put this theory to the test when filling slots for the Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Development Course.Participants are typically all Air Force NCOs, but this time, Army, Navy, and Marine Corp members were invited to attend. It is the first time for the
  • OPFOR (Opposing Force) unit members make a final attack on an HH-60 helicopter as it extracts a group of pararescuemen from the 929th Rescue Wing off the battlefield at Fort Polk, La., May 16, 2012. The Airmen were part of a combat search and rescue (CSAR) mission to rescue two downed pilots during the Patriot Saint exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

    A "Readiness Exercise" for today's Air Force...PATRIOT SAINT

    Deep behind enemy lines, anticipation mounted as two fully loaded HH-60 helicopters approached their pre-planned drop-off point. As the helicopter blades whipped through the air above, a small guardian angel (GA) team, consisting of a highly-trained combat rescue officer (CRO) and several pararescuemen (PJs), were covertly inserted and quickly
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