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July 18, 2021
Airmen help make dream come true for special fan

Capt. Dennis Conner, 701st Airlift Squadron, at Joint Base Charleston, flew a C-17 Globemaster III over the state’s coast during the “Salute From The Shore” celebration July 4. Little did he know the impact that flight that day would have for him, as well as a family watching from the shore, who
July 16, 2021
Expanded child care options provide relief for parents

Life in the military provides unique challenges for parents compared to their civilian counterparts as at times, families are separated for extended periods.
July 12, 2021
Air Force firefighter rescues two from burning vehicle, cares for crash victim

With his 15 years of experience as an Air Force firefighter, Travers U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Scott Travers, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of fire logistics, stops to rescue two from a burning vehicle and aid a motorcycle crash victim.
July 9, 2021
Diverse experiences tailor the future

Across the force, diverse backgrounds, experiences, demographics, perspectives, thoughts and organization are essential to the Air Force’s ultimate success in an increasingly competitive and dynamic global environment. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, Tech. Sgt. Maria Cloherty, 325th
July 6, 2021
It’s not all bad: Looking for the good during and after your deployment

“The more you can practice positive psychology, it's contagious,” Newsome said. “So the people around you who you're closest to can get that from you, and you may get a little bit of that back from them.”
July 1, 2021
Defying the odds: identical twins serve together

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot is 292 million to 1, which is more likely than the odds of twin brothers serving in the same military branch, at the same deployed location, in the same unit, while also performing the same job at the same time. This unlikely scenario is once in a lifetime
July 1, 2021
X-15 Dreams: A father’s gift in Spain launches a lifelong obsession

Senior Airman Javier Urzay of the 82nd Aerial Port Squadron at 39 years-old and with a doctorate may not fit the expected profile of a Citizen Airman in his first enlistment, but his path here was set in motion decades ago in his native country of Spain.
June 27, 2021
Being an LGBTQ Ally

The 108th Wing joins the Department of Defense and the nation in paying tribute to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community during Pride Month 2021.For the month of June, this celebration brings light to the way LGBTQ service members and civilians strengthen our military and our
June 24, 2021
Pushing the baseline

Everyone knows an apple is healthier than a cinnamon bun, but we don’t always choose the apple. According to Kirk Clark, 341st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron health promotion coordinator, part of what he does is help people understand why they choose the cinnamon bun more often than the
May 25, 2021
Readiness, Resilience, Reform: Reviewing the command's progress on its three strategic priorities showcases innovation

Not long after Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee became the commander of Air Force Reserve Command and chief of the Air Force Reserve more than two years ago, he announced his three strategic priorities for the command: prioritize strategic depth and accelerate readiness, develop resilient leaders, and reform

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