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  • Staff Sgt. Jennifer Shippy, 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron, secures a cargo net around boxes of donated winter weather gear inside the 39th Aerial Port Squadron’s loading bay at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Jan. 29, 2018. The winter clothes, donated by Cyrus International, Inc., are being transported via a C-17 Globemaster aircraft from March AFB, California, to mountainous villages in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frank Casciotta)

    Reserve aerial porters help Denton program deliver aid to Afghanistan

    For the second year in a row, Air Force reservists with the 39th Aerial Port Squadron have partnered with the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron to help deliver winter weather clothes to Afghanistan via the Denton Program.Similar to last year, there was more than 13,000 pounds of donated winter weather clothes to be prepared and transported from
  • 2nd Lt. Joe Mirarchi prepares to fly during undergraduate pilot training in 1988.

    Retiring 39th FTS pilot welcomes son to the long blue line

    Retiring 39th FTS pilot welcomes son to the long blue line
  • Gary Wallace, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aviation resource management technician, poses for a photo Jan. 29, 2018 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Wallace retired Feb. 2, 2018 after more than 40 years of active duty and civil service to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)

    Man of many fedoras retires after 48 years of service

    Recognizable by his nearly ever-present smile and fedora hat, Gary Wallace, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aviation resource management technician, has spent nearly half a century serving his country.
  • Maj. Gen. Craig La Fave, 22nd Air Force commander, shares a laugh with members of the 413th Flight Test Group during a unit visit Feb. 2, 2018, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. During his stay, La Fave got a first-hand look at the 413th FTG mission and discussed topics on various, current Air Force Reserve affairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jamal D. Sutter)

    22nd AF commander visits 413th FTG

  • Air Force C-130s, Airmen deploy to Portugal for Real Thaw 18

    Approximately 50 Airmen and two C-130H3 Hercules assigned to the 94th Airlift Wing, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, arrived at Monte Real Air Base, Portugal to, participate in Real Thaw 18, a Portuguese-led exercise.The annual two-week exercise includes armed forces from multiple nations to participate in training missions aimed at merging and

  • 340th FTG names 4th quarter, annual award winners

    340th quarterly and annual awards announced
  • Staff Sgt. Patrick Gaudet, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, inspects the propeller blade of a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft to make sure there are no cracks or other damage Jan. 26, 2018, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Crew chiefs are responsible for performing numerous checks, tests and maintenance on aircraft to make sure the Air Force fleet is fit for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Labadens)

    Crew chiefs keep aircraft fit for flight

    The Air Force has many careers and specialties tailored toward ensuring its fleet of aircraft are fit for flight. Before those aircraft can even get off the ground, they need to undergo numerous checks, tests and servicing to make sure they are safe to fly. One group of people charged with this responsibility is the crew chiefs.
  • Local World War II pilot honored for service

    Local World War II pilot honored at Dobbins

    Family, community leaders and Reserve Citizen Airmen honored 2nd Lt. Thomas W. Richardson, World War II B-17 pilot, during a posthumous presentation ceremony at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, Jan. 23, 2018.Brig. Gen. Richard L. Kemble, 94th Airlift Wing commander, presented the pilot’s son Thomas W. Richardson, Jr. and his wife Susan with a
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    Wellness for mission success – create balance

    Finding balance and fulfilling all of life’s demands can be difficult for anyone, but Reserve Citizen Airmen have an extra layer they weave into their lives. This layer involves giving away one of their weekends every month, completing rigorous training and being prepared for the potential to have to drop everything else to serve their country.
  • Aircrew members of the 815th Airlift Squadron taxi a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft onto the flight line Jan. 8, 2018, in preparation for takeoff for their deployment to Southwest Asia. Approximately 150 Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen and several C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 403rd Wing have deployed to Southwest Asia in Support of Operations Freedom’s Sentinel and Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Labadens)

    Keesler reservists support Southwest Asia operations

    Approximately 150 Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen and several C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 403rd Wing have deployed to Southwest Asia in Support of Operations Freedom’s Sentinel and Inherent Resolve.   Assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing based at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, aircrew from the 815th Airlift Squadron, maintainers
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