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Published on April 13, 2024 - 02:58 GMT

New DAF Mental Health Overview clarifies mental health resources for Airmen, Guardians

FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- Department of the Air Force mental health leaders published a new "Mental Health Overview" that outlines comprehensive resources for Airmen and Guardians seeking mental health support. Unveiled on March 6 during the 2024 …

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Published on April 13, 2024 - 02:58 GMT

419th Command Chief returns years of military support from niece as she competes on American Idol

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Kaibrienne Heather Richins will be competing for a final spot on American Idol this week. Does that name sound familiar? Kaibrienne, 20, who goes by KB, is the niece of Chief Master Sgt. Heather Richins, who will be passing on …

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Published on April 11, 2024 - 18:51 GMT

927th AMDS optometrist earns Diplomate status

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, FL -- What does it mean to be ‘terminally educated”? For U.S. Air Force Maj. Leslie Wilderson, 927th Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometrist, it meant that finding ways to further her education and professional development were …

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Published on April 11, 2024 - 13:20 GMT

Niagara’s underdawgs, nothing stops us

Published April 10, 2024 By Capt. Lucas Morrow 30th Aerial Port Squadron NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION, N.Y. -- The 30th Aerial Port Squadron of Niagara’s 914th Air Refueling Wing is gearing up to compete in this year’s Port Dawg Challenge, a …

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Published on April 10, 2024 - 22:11 GMT

307th Bomb Wing JAG earns AFRC honor

Published April 9, 2024 By Senior Airman Justin Moore 307th Bomb Wing BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- The 307th Bomb Wing Judge Advocate at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, earned the Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding Legal Office of the Year for …

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Published on April 10, 2024 - 22:11 GMT

ATV Safety Starts at Purchase

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. -- Installation safety is an all-encompassing responsibility to ensure the protection of Airmen and Guardians and vital mission equipment. An important aspect of installation safety is ensuring the right equipment is purchased for a …

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Published on April 10, 2024 - 16:53 GMT

Army Vehicles Go Airborne As C-5 Shows Off Airlift Muscle Before Airshow

433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen had a unique opportunity to support the Great Texas Airshow happening Apr. 6-7 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, all while getting some critical training to improve the unit’s readiness. Alamo Wing air crew …

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Published on April 10, 2024 - 16:53 GMT

Water survival at YSU

Capt. Thomas Lavelle, a pilot with the 757th Airlift Squadron, is pulled through the water by a parachute cord during water survival training on April 7, 2024, at Youngstown State University, Ohio. Water survival training is a triennial requirement for all …

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Published on April 9, 2024 - 17:16 GMT

Fluorine-free foam flows to Air Force bases as DoD removes PFAS from firefighting activities

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Department of the Air Force installation fire departments are replacing current stocks of aqueous film forming foam, or AFFF, in fire and emergency services vehicles with a fluorine-free formulation as part of a …

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Published on April 9, 2024 - 17:16 GMT

859th SOS, TFI partners reach milestone in Wolfhound

DUKE FIELD, Fla. -- Aviators and aircraft maintainers who support the C-146A Wolfhound mission celebrated a major milestone April 5, 2024, surpassing 200,000 flying hours while meeting Air Force Special Operations Command’s global mobility requirements. …

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Published on April 5, 2024 - 03:52 GMT

General Healy holds town hall, signs F-35 bulkhead during visit to NAS JRB Fort Worth

NAS JRB FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Air Force Reserve Command Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve, visited Naval Air Station Joint …

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Published on April 4, 2024 - 22:03 GMT

307th Bomb Wing Officer Earns Rare Spot at SWORD LOOK

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- One 307th Bomb Wing Airman has earned a coveted spot at an officer leadership course, but hundreds in his unit stand to gain from it. Capt. Aaron Wolfe, 307th Maintenance Squadron commander, is one of only two Air Force …

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Published on April 4, 2024 - 22:03 GMT

908th establishes newest Grey Wolf den in Alabama’s River Region as wing prepares extended habitat for training new pups

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- The 908th Airlift Wing has assigned aircraft for the first time in more than 23 months, or 726 days to be exact, as the first of the wing’s MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters arrived at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, April 3, …

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Published on April 2, 2024 - 17:08 GMT

Safety Enterprise announces new mission, vision, goals in 2024 Strategic Plan

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Air Force Safety Center released a new Strategic Plan outlining new goals and focus areas to align with Department of the Air Force priorities. The DAF Safety Strategic Plan establishes the requirements for the …

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Published on March 30, 2024 - 19:14 GMT

Proof to pass the torch

YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio -- As the 910th Airlift Wing prepares to upgrade its aging C-130H Hercules fleet to the newer C-130J-30 Super Hercules model, testing was needed to determine if and how the new airframe could perform the Department of …

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Published on March 30, 2024 - 19:14 GMT

Women in the Air Force Reserve have a rich history

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- From the beginning, women in the Air Force Reserve have made invaluable contributions to national defense and humanitarian efforts worldwide. From providing critical medical support during natural disasters to participating …

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Published on March 29, 2024 - 17:48 GMT

349th FSS suits up for physical fitness

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Strength, resiliency, and fitness remain core qualities that propel Airmen forward to succeed and lead in mission readiness as reservists in the Air Force Reserve. The 349th Force Support Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, …

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Published on March 27, 2024 - 21:31 GMT

Spray mission's future soars in test flight

Matthew Kilmer, a C-130 system engineer from the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex System Program Office, Georgia, fastens a droplet sample card to the tail of a C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, March 25, 2024, …

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Published on March 27, 2024 - 15:36 GMT

Weather conferences assist with planning for upcoming hurricane, winter seasons

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Weather can be unpredictable, which is why the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron assigned to the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, works year-round to provide data to improve hurricane and winter season …

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Published on March 27, 2024 - 15:36 GMT

SEAC visit to 459th ARW promotes transformation and Reserve integration

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 459th Air Refueling Wing had the pleasure of hosting the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy Black, for a day, March 19, 2024. The visit provided the …

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