March 31, 2023 Reserve Command announces $10,000 bonus for prior-service enlisted Airmen To remain competitive in a tight labor market and retain valuable talent, Air Force Reserve Command is offering a $10,000 incentive bonus to fully-qualified, prior-service enlisted Airmen who sign up to fill open positions and agree to a three-year service commitment.One of several incentives
Dec. 6, 2022 Aerodynamic technologies for mobility aircraft promise high return on investment As part of its effort to increase readiness and capability, the Air Force is working to introduce aerodynamic technologies on mobility aircraft to improve airflow, reduce maintenance issues, increase payload capability, and decrease fuel demand.
Nov. 14, 2022 Reserve recruiters train, prepare for success ahead After a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 500 Air Force Reserve recruiters and support personnel from around the globe gathered here Nov. 5-9 for a deployment for training event.Usually held annually, the DFT allows recruiting leaders to fulfill readiness, regulatory, upgrade and
July 22, 2022 Reserve tactical airlift unit uses upgraded night-vision devices Imagine a nearly pitch black space. The hand you can only faintly see in front of you rises to flip a battery pack towards your forehead and a faint hum of power buzzes incessantly like a mosquito in the summertime.White light emits from two electronically connected monocular devices.You thumb and
May 19, 2022 Law increases number of man-days Reservists can serve before needing a waiver The change in the NDAA that allows Reservists to serve the equivalent of five years of man-days in a rolling six-year period of time – up from three years in a four-year span – is good news for Reserve Citizen Airmen who were nearing the old 1,095-day limit. It also encourages more Reservists to
May 13, 2022 419th validates Agile Combat Employment during Sentry Savannah SAVANNAH, Ga. – Air Force reservists in the 419th Fighter Wing are simulating a futuristic, fast-paced deployment using new techniques during Sentry Savannah, a large military exercise that kicked off here May 2.Hosted by the Air National Guard’s Air Dominance Center, Sentry Savannah is a total
March 6, 2022 315 AW hosts second annual Awards Gala The 315th Airlift Wing hosted its second annual Awards Gala to highlight the accomplishments of the wing and its members, March 5, 2022, at the North Charleston Marriott, North Charleston, South Carolina.
Feb. 25, 2022 U.S. F-35s forward deploy to NATO’s eastern flank SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Six F-35A aircraft from Hill Air Force Base's active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing currently operating out of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, forward deployed Feb. 24 to the Baltic Sea and Black Sea regions in support of NATO’s collective
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. 7, 2022 AF Year in Photos This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.