April 5, 2020 First of 944th medics mobilized for COVID-19 response In response to short-notice mobilization orders, several members of the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron deployed today to aid in the COVID-19 response in New York City and surrounding states.This deployment is part of a larger mobilization package, activated by President Donald Trump, of more
Jan. 7, 2020 Space wing reservist earns headquarters award for deployment efforts A Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 380th Space Control Squadron earned the Outstanding Air Reserve Component Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Airman of the Year award for 2019.
Jan. 6, 2020 Hill's fighter wings conduct F-35A combat power exercise HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th FW conducted a combat power exercise here Jan. 6, launching 52 F-35A Lightning IIs in rapid succession.The fighter wings are home to 78 aircraft. As the Air Force’s only combat-capable F-35A units, the wings must be
Aug. 6, 2019 Reserve Citizen Airman earns Air Force 12 Outstanding Airman of the Year award Staff Sgt. Caryn Frederick, 19th Space Operations Squadron, was recently named one of the Air Force 12 Outstanding Airman of the Year, representing as the only Reserve Citizen Airman among the winners.
July 11, 2019 DoD delays Post 9/11 GI Bill changes The implementation has been delayed until January 12, 2020, giving long-serving members more time to transfer their education benefits to spouses or dependents.
May 2, 2019 Reserve Citizen Airman key player in saving space station from satellite explosion When a missile launched by India destroyed a low orbit Indian satellite during a test last month, it sent more than 400 pieces of debris spiraling toward the International Space Station and astronauts on board.
Sept. 19, 2018 Panel discusses total force integration during AFA Former Secretary of the Air Force F. Whitten Peters moderated a panel of senior leaders examining the total force during the Air Force Association Air, Space, and Cyber Conference in National Harbor Sept. 18, 2018. The panel focused on Air Force integration of Guard and Reserve personnel into
Sept. 5, 2018 Scobee continues legacy of service Maj. Gen. Richard Scobee was nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate for promotion to the rank of Lt. Gen. yesterday.
July 21, 2018 U.S. Air Force Reserve combat-search-and-rescue helicopter wins best in show at world’s largest air show The 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo, the world’s largest air show, according to its web site, selected the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 943rd Rescue Group, Tucson, Ariz., as the winner of best static display out of hundreds of aircraft. The international 100-year celebration boasted 302