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
April 23, 2018 Arizona sisters deploy downrange Mora and Delgado are step-sisters deployed from the 944th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, and have consistently been linked together throughout their lives and currently find themselves together again, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.
Dec. 12, 2017 Maintenance Airman shadowed by commander A maintenance professional from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 44th Maintenance Squadron showcased his daily duties to the 325th Fighter Wing commander in early November 2017, as part of the Airman Shadow Program. Senior Airman Gerald Austin, 44th MXS aircraft maintenance journeyman, known also as
March 27, 2017 AF leaders: Total force essential to readiness Air Force senior leaders testified on the current state of the total force readiness before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., March 22, 2017.
Feb. 17, 2017 AF Reserve celebrates 20th anniversary as major command The Air Force Reserve is celebrating 20 years as a major command this month. On Feb. 17, 1997, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman presided over a ceremony in Washington, D.C., that established Air Force Reserve Command as the Air Force’s ninth major command. Prior to that date, the
Aug. 9, 2016 301st Fighter Wing Airmen return home FORT WORTH, Texas (August 8th, 2016) A 301st Fighter Wing Airman greets his fiancée Aug. 8 at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base during the 301st Fighter Wing Homecoming from Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Operation Freedom's Sentinel aims to maintain security and stability in