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  • Force structure changes affect 14 states

    The Air Force plans to retire 82 Air Force Reserve Command aircraft and make other changes in the command in the next few years, according to Pentagon officials Feb. 3. States impacted are Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, North

  • Reservist leads 3rd Wings' 'War Day' exercise planning

    A Reserve F-22 pilot assigned to the 302nd Fighter Squadron is the lead planner for the Arctic Integration Training or War Day that occurred here Jan. 27.Maj. Christopher Miller, chief of 3rd Wing Weapons, is responsible for developing the scenario for the War Day exercise that will include all the

  • 477th FG welcomes new deputy group commander

    The 477th Fighter Group welcomed its new deputy group commander here Jan. 10. Lt. Col. Tyler Otten comes to the 477th FG after relinquishing command of the 466th FS, Hill AFB, Utah. He began his military career after graduating and commissioning from the United States Air Force academy in 1988. He

  • Tuskegee Airman laid to rest at Arlington

    Family members, friends and fellow service members gathered Jan. 20 here to honor the life and contributions of an original Tuskegee Airmen. Retired Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, 90, a member of the 302nd Fighter Squadron during World War II, received full military honors including an F-16 Fighting Falcon

  • Fisher House opens on JBER

    The Fisher House of Anchorage officially opened its doors Dec. 22 to family members of military patients. "The Alaska Fisher House is a compassionate-care facility located within walking distance of the (Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson) hospital and the Veterans Affairs Center," said Air Force Lt.

  • 477th FG commander announces Annual and Quarterly Award winners

    During the January Unit Training Assembly Commanders Call Col. Bryan Radliff, 477th Fighter Group commander, announced the hard working Airmen who had been selected for 2011 Fourth Quarter and Annual awards.2011 Fourth Quarter Award WinnersAirman of the QuarterSenior Airman Marren D. Clay, 477th

  • Reserve Command announces new command chief

    Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen R. Buckner was selected for the Air Force Reserve Command's top enlisted position. Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Jr., chief of the Air Force Reserve and AFRC commander, made the selection Dec. 23. "We're looking forward to Chief Buckner coming on board and sharing her

  • 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