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  • Two M-1 Abrams tanks from Aberdeen Proving Ground are loaded in the cargo area of the C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Del. The C-5M currently holds 43 world aviation records in airlift. The modernized version of the C-5, the Super Galaxy has 70 improvements, including new GE CF6 engines providing 22 percent more thrust and cutting climb time in half. New lighting in the cargo area increase safety of loading and offloading cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Chad E. Gibson)

    'Tanks' for the ride

  • A loadmaster guides an M-1 Abrams tank into the C-5M Super Galaxy stationed at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The C-5M is capable of hauling two M-1 Abrams tanks to forward deployed location without requiring aerial refueling or en route stops. The C-5M recently flew the first-ever polar overflight mission for the Air Force, flying direct from Dover to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Chad E. Gibson)

    All Aboard!

  • Maj. Gen. Wallace W. "Wade" Farris Jr. addresses members of the 22nd Air Force during his change of command ceremony here Sep. 10. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Don Peek)

    Farris Takes Command of 22nd Air Force

    Maj. Gen. Wallace "Wade" Farris assumed command of the 22nd Air Force in a ceremony here today with Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, commander of the Air Force Reserve Command presiding.Farris replaced Maj. Gen. James T. Rubeor, who will now serve as Special Assistant to the Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern
  • Airman First Class Anton Hanley of the 439th Airlift Wing at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass. and Senior Airman Brian Vermeesch, of the 911th Airlift Wing at Pittsburgh International Airport, Pa. take an air sample during an exercise. The Emergency Management exercise took place at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. and test and improve the skills of the Emergency Management team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Chad E. Gibson)

    Something is in the air

  • Col. Timothy Tarchick, 94th Airlift Wing Commander, presents Sen. Saxby Chambliss with a unit coin April 20, 2011 in recognition of the support the senator has provided to service members stationed at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. Colonel Tarchick met with the senator at his regional office in Atlanta to discuss current and future operations involving Airmen assigned to Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga.

    Token of appreciation

    Col. Timothy Tarchick, 94th Airlift Wing commander, presents Sen. Saxby Chambliss with a unit coin April 20, 2011 in recognition of the support the senator has provided to service members stationed at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. Colonel Tarchick met with the senator at his regional office in Atlanta to discuss current and future operations
  • Brig. Gen. Stacey Harris, mobilization assistant to the Commander, U.S. Africa Command, talks with Michael Perkins and Sean Moffett, Alabama A & M University, during the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge in Atlanta April 15, 2011. General Harris served as a judge during the eleventh annual event and used the opportunity to get to know students after they presented a business plan to demonstrate their entrepreneurial skills.

    Students compete, hope for brighter tomorrow

    Alfred Waluchio doesn't need a fact sheet or a market study to prove the importance of renewable energy to America's future prosperity. He's spent the past year of his life working with four fellow aspiring engineering and business students preparing to field technology that would convert electric power to renewable energy. If investors "buy" the
  • Airmen from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio set up Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen during one of the challenge at the Services Readiness Competition at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. Nov. 2-4. Six teams from around the Air Force Reserve Command participated in the events which comprised 11 contests designed to promote skill enhancement and group cohesion amongst Air Force Services Agency personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Danielle Campbell)

    At Your Service

  • The official start of the Air Force Reserve Command Port Dawg Challenge began with an opening ceremony and the unveling of the overall winners trophy here Oct 25. The trophy was created by Master Sgt. Jason Cook, project officer of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)

    "Top Dawg"

    A C-130 Hercules roared in the wind to the far left of the flight line; A C-5 was to the far right. In between were hundreds of Air Force Reserve Command personnel, mostly aerial porters. The atmosphere smelled of overcooked barbeque. Ear plugs diffused the deep vibrations only to softly tickle the eardrums of all participants. The Port Dawgs
  • Port Dawgs from the 36th Aerial Port Squadron, McCord Air Force Base run their final lap in their Fit to Fight challenge at the Port Dawg Competition at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. The Air Force Reserve Command-sponsored competition focused on generating esprit de corps and camaraderie. Twenty-two teams from AFRC gathered at Dobbins ARB to compete at this command event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Danielle Campbell)

    Final Calculations

  • Servicemembers demonstrate joint inspection during the Air Force Reserve Command Port Dawg Challenge at the Transportation Proficiency Center here Oct. 25-29. During JI participants have to ensure that cargo is handled correctly and safely. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Don Peek)

    Load Up!

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