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July 20, 2022
Prioritize Strategic Depth and Accelerate Readiness

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. As a military organization, our primary focus is
July 20, 2022
Green Belt Training Available to All Airmen

The Air Force Continuous Process Improvement Green Belt Academics e-learning course, through OpusWorks, is now available to all Airmen.The online course, comprised of 40 self-paced modules, replaces the previous 40-hour classroom instruction and provides a flexible and cost-effective way to increase
July 20, 2022
CSAF’s Action Orders Drive IMA Strategic Review Team’s Work

As an Airman, I have had many amazing life experiences. I’ve traveled around the world and worked with many brilliant, inspirational people. As a former squadron and group commander, I have seen our Air Force provide airlift and combat power, deliver humanitarian aid, and provide countless other
June 4, 2022
Meet the First Sergeants Series: Baker

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska – Master Sgt. Joshua Baker is the first sergeant for the 477th Maintenance Squadron. Q: What led you to join the Air Force Reserve?A: I wanted to serve but didn’t want to leave Alaska. Q: What was your previous assignment? Where do you claim as your
June 4, 2022
Deployers learn how to enrich their relationships at Yellow Ribbon event

Air Force Reserve deployers and their loved ones learned relationship tools and strategies at a Yellow Ribbon Program event in Bellevue, Washington, May 28-29.
May 16, 2022
Honoring The Candy Bomber

As part of the 75th anniversary of the creation of the U.S. Air Force, Air Mobility Command will honor one of the fledgling service’s first heroes, Col. Gail Halvorsen, with a celebration of his life and legacy in his hometown of Provo, Utah, May 20-21.
May 12, 2022
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May 10, 2022
Jackpot: Reservist helps casino patron receive missed payout!

He didn’t know it at the time, but Jan.8 was Robert Taylor’s lucky day.The young man from Arizona was in Las Vegas with his family for the weekend to celebrate his brother’s recent graduation from the University of Arizona when he decided to drop into the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to try his
May 10, 2022
An Air Force First: Reserve Citizen Airman pilots service’s first eVTOL vehicle

Just south of his home in Brooklyn, New York, a young Terrence McKenna spent much of his childhood in Prospect Park tossing around wooden gliders and flying remote-controlled airplanes, each aircraft more complex and capable than the last.
May 10, 2022
Plucked from a cruise ship: Reserve mission commander details daring ocean rescue

February 15 started like any other Tuesday for Lt. Col. Chadd Bloomstine. The seasoned helicopter pilot and commander of the 301st Rescue Squadron arrived for work at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, at about 7:30 a.m. and began planning for a day of routine training flights.

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