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  • 18th CMSAF: The Airman behind the stripes

    Growing up with five other siblings, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright said he had a very loving home. However, living in poor neighborhoods and moving from place to place presented trials. In his own words, they were, ‘humble beginnings.’

  • AF Reserve celebrates 20th anniversary as major command

    The Air Force Reserve is celebrating 20 years as a major command this month. On Feb. 17, 1997, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman presided over a ceremony in Washington, D.C., that established Air Force Reserve Command as the Air Force’s ninth major command. Prior to that date, the

  • Red-Tailed Hawks swoop in for C-17 training

    The Red-Tailed Hawks are a youth flying club chartered by the Black Pilots of America, and paid a visit to 446th Airlift ‘Rainier’ Wing to learn more about the C-17 Globemaster III.

  • Salutes for January 2017

    Take a moment to say congratulations and hello to our Reservists who have been promoted or are new to the wing.

  • Maj. Gen. Ogden takes command of 4th Air Force

    MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. – Maj. Gen. Randall A. Ogden took command of Headquarters, Fourth Air Force at an official change of command ceremony here Feb. 7, 2017, officiated by Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller, chief of Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., and commander,

  • AFLCMC lab certifies medical equipment for U.S. Air Force aircraft

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Transporting sick and injured military members and dependents by air from areas lacking certain medical requirements is an important part of the Air Force mission. Often serving as mobile hospitals these aircraft travel with teams of medical professionals who

  • Goldfein Describes Challenges Facing the Air Force

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein spoke about the challenges facing his service and what the Air Force must do in the future for the joint force, including incorporating the space domain.

  • AF responds to hiring freeze

    The Air Force is working with the Defense Department to provide additional guidance on the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23.

  • Goldfein addresses priorities for the 21st century

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein outlined his perspective on the future of American airpower and how Airmen “deployed in place” play a vital role in today’s Air Force during his discussion at the American Enterprise Institute Public Forum in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18, 2017.