Feb. 15, 2022 Weekend delivery: Over 27 tons of food, medical equipment flown to Honduras by Charleston AF Reservists As part of a weekend aircrew training mission in Central America, Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen from Joint Base Charleston’s 315th Airlift Wing flew in over 54,000 pounds of donated food and medical equipment to the base here, Feb. 12-14, 2022.
Feb. 6, 2022 Reservists from Joint Base Charleston conduct PT testing for first time since pandemic The 315th Airlift Wing resumed physical training testing at the Air Base Fitness Center, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 5, 2022.Fitness tests were postponed due to COVID-19. For many members, this is their first time testing since the start of the COVID pandemic in 2020.
Jan. 21, 2022 Hybrid Work Environment is occurring now Due to the work of a small group of action officers from various directorates across the headquarters, the future is now as AFRC is returning to full capacity through a hybrid work environment, reaching phase four assessment and evaluation over the next 12 months.
Dec. 1, 2021 Christmas tree fires can ruin holiday celebrations The Christmas season can be the most joyous of times but also deadly. Approximately 400 fires occur annually that involve Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA.
Nov. 25, 2021 AFRS challenging Airmen to design paint scheme for next Air Force-sponsored NASCAR “This car represents all Airmen, active, Guard and Reserve, so we want all Airmen to participate who think they have a winning design to showcase our Air Force,” said Master Sgt. Shawn Emmerling, AFRS national events liaison for the Air Force Reserve.
Oct. 30, 2021 Scobee discusses leveraging legacy to forge the future Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee focused on three facets of the Air Force Reserve legacy during his keynote speech at the 53rd Airlift/Tanker Association Annual Convention, Symposium and Technology Exposition today in Orlando, Florida.
Oct. 3, 2021 Hurricane Hunters wrap up Hurricane Sam missions Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters completed their final flight into the then category 4 storm, Oct. 2.
Sept. 22, 2021 AFRC commander discusses Reserve successes and future vision at Air, Space & Cyber Conference Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, spoke about how the Air Force Reserve is critical to providing capability and capacity for the nation during a panel discussion at the annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference today in National Harbor,
Sept. 20, 2021 National Guardsmen team up with active duty, reserve to support Operation Allies Welcome Since August 2021, Afghan evacuees have been arriving at several U.S. military installations across the country. These secure locations are an entry point for Afghans and their families who supported the U.S. Government.
Sept. 15, 2021 Rally in the Rockies 2021: Day 1 Personnel conducted a high altitude, low opening jump during Rally in the Rockies 2021 exercise, Sept. 13, 2021, Guernsey, Wyo. HALO jumps are typically employed when stealth is necessary to infiltrate enemy territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Ashley Walker)