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  • 440th Crew Chiefs Earn Perfect C-130 Blackletters

    It's a once-in-a-career event, not all that different from hitting a hole-in-one in golf or being dealt a royal flush in poker. In fact, in 25 years of service, it's the first time Master Sgt. Angela Psket, a dedicated crew chief with the Air Force Reserve's 440th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, has earned a black-letter flight on her dedicated
  • The Thrift Savings Plan provides military members a 401(k)-like savings plan, which allows members to contribute pre-tax dollars thereby reducing current taxes, and to accumulate long-term, tax-deferred savings and earnings, which can supplement future retirement income. The amount you can contribute changes annually. You may elect to contribute any dollar amount or percentage of basic pay. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. Daniel Phelps)

    Benefits of Thrift Savings Plan

    The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) provides military members a 401(k)-like savings plan, which allows members to contribute pre-tax dollars thereby reducing current taxes, and to accumulate long-term, tax-deferred savings and earnings, which can supplement future retirement income. Participation is painless through payroll deduction, and account
  • Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Kirksey, Air Force Reserve Command command chief, receives a plaque from Darlene Dew, United States Penitentiary Atlanta warden, after his Veteran’s Day speech at USP Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 5, 2015. Kirksey spoke to a crowd of around 150 U.S. Armed Force veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Phelps)

    Command Chief speaks to veterans

  • Senior Airman Sheena Boyd, a nurse assigned to the 910th Medical Squadron, administers a flu shot to an airman assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing, here, Oct. 3, 2015. It is an annual requirement for Department of Defense military personnel to receive the flu shot to help ensure their medical readiness to deploy and carry out missions anywhere around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Kocin)

    Medical Squadron preps for influenza fight

    The 910th Medical Squadron (MDS) is administering flu shots ahead of the upcoming cold weather months.
  • Thirty-five members of the 908th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently performed their two-week annual tour, hosted by the 627th LRS, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Courtsey)

    For training, LRS willing to go the distance

    To receive on-the-job training or to maintain proficiency on key core tasks, Reservists often have to find other locations that offer training not available at their home base.Thirty-five members of the 908th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently returned to Maxwell from a two-week annual tour, hosted by the 627th LRS at Joint Base Lewis-McChord,
  • 910th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department Chief Anthony Wells observes the response of his unit members to a simulated aircraft accident during the second annual Feel the Heat event here, Oct. 22, 2015. Feel the Heat is an interactive training and demonstration event involving the 910th Airlift Wing and the American Red Cross Lake to River Chapter. During the event, the 910th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department ignited a mock training aircraft and responded with vehicles and personnel to combat the blaze and rescue victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric M. White)

    Red Cross partnership brings Feel the Heat back to YARS

    In partnership with the American Red Cross Lake to River Chapter, Youngstown Air Reserve Station (YARS) hosted the second annual Feel the Heat event here, Oct. 22, 2015. The purpose of Feel the heat is to exercise and demonstrate the collaborative response capabilities of the Red Cross and 910th Airlift Wing.
  • Marines from Bravo Company, 4th Recon Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, Smyrna, Ga., jump from a C-130H3 from the 94th Airlift Wing at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Oct 15, 2015. The Marines were performing static line parachute recertification jumps to a landing zone on Dobbins ARB. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Don Peek)

    Airmen, Marines team up for air jumps

    Joint forces came together Oct. 15 and 16 as Airmen and Marines took the Georgia skies for low-level static line parachute training.This was a unique opportunity for the members of the 94th Airlift Wing and 4th Recon Battalion that provided an invaluable training scenario. “Joint training is always a limiting factor identified during

  • Niagara EOD supports recent Pope visit to the U.S.

    Two members of the 914th Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight were part of the joint personnel team that secured various locations in New York City during Pope Francis' recent visit to the United States September 22 to 27. Master Sgt. Garth Muenter and Senior Airman Joseph Kulczyk, 914th EOD, worked with representatives from all service branches of
  • Col. Kevin Webb, Air Force Reserve Command Chief of Mobility Operations Division, demonstrates some of the functions of the Mobile Mission Kit during a test phase of the unit held at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. Sept. 29, 2015. The device is designed to capture a wide variety of accurate and timely mission data using a paperless and real-time process, reducing crew workload, saving costs and improving overall efficiency before, during and after flying missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)

    Dobbins first to test new aviation technology

    A team from Air Force Reserve Command arrived at Dobbins Air Reserve Base the week of Sept. 30 to test the first-of-its-kind Mobile Mission Kit with the 94th Airlift Wing.The 94th AW became the first unit in the Air Force to test out this new system for documenting flight information that is estimated to save at least 19-million dollars in man
  • Secretary of Defense Ash Carter shakes hands with Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone after presenting him the Airman’s Medal at the Heroes of the Rails ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2015. Stone was awarded the Airman’s Medal and the Purple Heart for bravery and valor for his heroic actions on the train bound for Paris. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott Ash)

    Airman 1st Class Stone in stable condition

    At approximately 1 a.m. PST, Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone, the Air Force service member who helped thwart a gunman’s attack on a French train in August, was involved in a stabbing incident in Sacramento, California. He was transported to a local hospital, and is currently in stable condition.
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