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May 13, 2019
Yakima landing boosts Rainier Wing readiness

For the first time, 446th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen landed at the newly restored Selah airstrip at the Yakima Training Center and accomplished readiness training May 1. While engaged in an exercise at the training center, Army officials called upon two C-17 Globemaster III units to
May 13, 2019
Air Force introduces Two-Line Promotion Recommendation Forms for officer promotions

The Air Force is transitioning to a new Two-Line Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF), for officers effective September 2019.
May 9, 2019
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.
May 9, 2019
Air Force introduces Two-Line Promotion Recommendation Forms for Officer Promotions

The Air Force is transitioning to a new Two-Line Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) for officers, effective September 2019. This initiative impacting the Total Force was approved by the Secretary of the Air Force in April 2019 and will be implemented by the Air Reserve Component during the CY19
May 7, 2019
Reserve Citizen Airman takes out-of-this-world oath

The Air Force Reserve’s newest flight surgeon was sworn into service by an astronaut flying at 17,500 miles per hour aboard the International Space Station 210 miles above the Earth on May 4.
May 6, 2019
Awards ceremony recognizes excellence

Every year the 446th Airlift ‘Rainier’ Wing celebrates top performers with an annual awards presentation. This year, Col. Sean Pierce, 446th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kenellias Smith, 446th AW command chief, presented awards for outstanding achievement at the McChord Club May
May 5, 2019
New 446th AW mobile app now available on USAF Connect

A new mobile app launched by the Air Force aims to provide Airmen necessary information for their lives and careers. The hope is that one day this technology will also allow Airmen to use Common Access Card-secured sites on their phones.
May 3, 2019
CY19 STEP II Nominations Due to HQ RIO Detachments by 20 May 2019

Nomination packages for the 2019 Stripes for Exceptional Performers II (STEP II) promotion board must be submitted to their servicing HQ RIO Detachment by May 20, 2019.STEP II is a commander’s program designed to promote outstanding and well deserving Air Force Reserve members in Categories A
May 3, 2019
Scobee Focuses on Retaining Airmen at Caucus Breakfast

The House National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus hosted a breakfast with National Guard and Reserve service chiefs on Capitol Hill, April 30. Senior leaders from each component discussed their top issues and emphasized the need for predictable and stable budgets. In addition, Lt. Gen. Richard
May 2, 2019
Reservist key player in saving space station

When a missile launched by India destroyed a low orbit Indian satellite during a test last month, it sent more than 400 pieces of debris spiraling toward the International Space Station and astronauts on board.
May 2, 2019
From the sky to the classroom: Air Force Academy launches virtual tour

Connect to Air Force Academy's virtual tour today.
May 2, 2019
Youth summer camps offer engagement, growth

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – It may seem far away, but schools will be out for the summer before most realize. How are you going to keep your kids engaged and excited during their break and give them opportunities to grow?The Air Force Services Activity, headquartered here, manages many
May 2, 2019
Latest Sex Assault Stats are ‘Call to Action’ for DOD Leaders, Official says

The Defense Department is seeing an increase in sexual assault concentrated on young servicewomen, said Elise Van Winkle, DOD’s executive director for force resiliency. “It is a call to action for us,” she said.
May 1, 2019
HQ ARPC streamlines retirement application process

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center released a web-based application April 29 enabling retired Guard and Reserve Airmen to more easily apply for retirement pay and benefits.Retirees approaching age 60, or those that qualify for a reduced retired pay age (RRPA) will no longer need to mail their
April 30, 2019
Technology, fitness helps resiliency during deployment

Col. Sean P. Pierce, 446th Airlift Wing commander, recently returned from a six-month long deployment and shared his deployment experience, as well as tips on staying resilient while deployed.