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  • A photo of a woman shaking hands with a man near the front of an aircraft.

    READINESS

    On September 11, 2021, we will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our nation. Across the world, people will pause and reflect on where they were when they heard the news, or watched events unfold in real time.
  • Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White Jr., senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the Air Force Reserve and command chief master sergeant of AFRC, answer questions from combat communications Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, April 29, 2021, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

    Change ...

    Change is inevitable. Change is uncertain. Change may be uncomfortable. However, it is often necessary because the risks of complacency are too great. In April, the Chief of Staff unveiled the Air Force's new mission statement. These eight words are a mandate to continue our journey as an institution because, as Airmen, we understand that good enough today will inevitably fail in tomorrow's security environment.
  • Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee

    BUILDING TRUST IN A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY

    "Discussing our different life experiences and viewpoints can be tough, uncomfortable and therefore often avoided…We can no longer walk by this problem."-General David L. Goldfein, CSAFThe ongoing pandemic and the civil unrest across the nation have given us pause to reflect on the continuing racial inequality in our society and our Air
  • Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee conducts a FaceBook Live town hall meeting from his office to stay in touch with Reserve Citizen Airmen during this time of physical distancing. (Lt. Col. Jon Quinlan)

    Ready to Respond ... to Any Scenario

    The reason the Air Force Reserve exists is to provide manpower and capabilities to support and defend this nation. This mandate spans the entire spectrum of operations, so we must be prepared to respond to any potential scenario.
  • In this commentary, Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, commander of Air Force Reserve Command (shown here talking with members of the 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama) lays out the command's plan for helping the country respond to COVID-19. (Senior Airman Shelby Thurman)

    OUR PLAN AHEAD

    Heroes of the Air Force Reserve, I want to share our plan ahead for the Air Force Reserve as we help our country respond to and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. As you know, the president announced a national emergency on March 13, due to the Novel coronavirus. As your commander, I want you to know my commander’s intent going forward.
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