Feb. 23, 2016 Patriot Sands lands at Hunter The distinct sound of helicopters hovering mixed with the roar of jet engines and automatic weapons fire from a nearby range filled the air on a cool, sunny day in southeast Georgia. Busy crews jointly worked to accomplish their tasks, while in a simulated deployed environment. Members from the
Feb. 19, 2016 Air Force senior leaders share lessons learned from Desert Storm During recent visits to Howard University and the University of Maryland, two Air Force senior leaders shared memories and lessons learned from Operation Desert Storm with more than 160 Washington, D.C., area Air Force ROTC cadets as part of the Air Force’s focus on the 25th anniversary of the
Feb. 19, 2016 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Feb. 16, 2016 Six 315 AW Reservist among latest ALS grads Six 315th Airlift Wing Reservists graduated from Airman Leadership School Class 16-B on at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina Feb. 11.Reserve graduates were:Senior Airman Crystal Holiday, 38th Aerial Port SquadronSenior Airman Ashley Henneman, 315 Logistics Readiness SquadronSenior Airman Rodney
Feb. 16, 2016 Kelly selected as new AFRC Command Chief The Chief of the Air Force Reserve has announced the new Command Chief Master Sergeant for Air Force Reserve Command.Chief Master Sgt. Ericka E. Kelly, command chief for the 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California, will fill AFRC's top enlisted position, according to a release
Feb. 12, 2016 AF officials announce FY 2017 budget force structure changes Air Force officials released force structure changes resulting from the president’s fiscal year 2017 budget Feb. 12.
Feb. 10, 2016 Loadmasters balance time, maintain mission readiness “Time is running out in the year and I need to remain current,” may be a phrase overheard in the halls of the three flying squadrons among crewmembers assigned to the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Several loadmasters from the 300th Airlift Squadron took to the skies
Feb. 10, 2016 Haiti aid continues – Reservists fulfilling the mission Flying humanitarian aid is nothing new for the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, but today, one Reservist was able to see his civilian career come full circle.Master Sgt. Ken Hundemer, a 317th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, was with the C-17 Globemaster III delivering more
Feb. 8, 2016 Small Mexico town experiences their first C-17 It is extremely rare when a C-17 aircrew, with a combined 173 years of total flight experience, lands in a place they never visited.But yesterday, Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. flew a mission supporting the Coast Guard into Bahias de Huatulco, Mexico. “We were
Feb. 4, 2016 Yellow Ribbon unveils new in-depth couples’ program The Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program has added a class aimed at couples to its weekend slate of deployment-related training options. The Couples Enrichment Program is designed to help those who are married, engaged or dating delve into their relationships to better understand