Healy promotes readiness, transformation at AFA 2022

The new chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command highlighted his two strategic priorities – Ready Now and Transforming for the Future – during the fall 2022 Air Force Association National Convention here Sept. 19.

AGR program changes on the horizon

In line with Lt. Gen. John Healy’s strategic priorities of “Ready Now!” and “Transforming for the Future,” Air Force Reserve Command is instituting changes to the Active Guard and Reserve program effective Oct. 1.

Connecting flight: 446 AW bridges gap with Employer Day

This year, 23 employers came to the base and flew aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The passengers took pictures in the cockpit, spoke with the aircrew, as well as saw Reservists perform their military jobs on the aircraft.

Force Generation Center under new leadership

Brig. Gen. Stacey Scarisbrick relinquished command of the Force Generation Center to Col. Christopher Zidek with Lt. Gen. John Healy, commander of Air Force Reserve Command and Chief of the Air Force Reserve, presiding over the ceremony.

Hartman gets a pulse on new 446 CES command position

The 446th Civil Engineer Squadron welcomed new commander, Lt. Col. Patricia Hartman, in an assumption of command ceremony July 23, 2022, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

86 APS welcomes new commander

The 86th Aerial Port Squadron welcomed a new commander July 24, 2022 on McChord Field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Lt. Col. Tara Horton took the helm of the squadron during a change of command ceremony.

DoD releases first departmentwide social media policy 

The Defense Department released a policy that spells out how DoD military and civilian personnel should use official social media accounts to best advance the mission of the U.S. military and further instill trust in the credibility of the DoD. 

First in-person Enlisted Symposium since the pandemic

The symposium was open to all enlisted members and was comprised of a variety of guest speakers and informational sessions for Airmen to be inspired, learn, and grow from the presenters and each other.

AFRC welcomes new commander, Lt. Gen. John Healy

Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee thanks Reserve Citizen Airmen

A multimedia piece designed for social media featuring comments from Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee's final interview as Air Force Reserve commander. In the video, Scobee expresses his belief that the people of the Air Force Reserve are responsible for his success and thanks them.

Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee thanks Reserve Citizen Airmen

A multimedia piece designed for social media featuring comments from Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee's final interview as Air Force Reserve commander. In the video, Scobee expresses his belief that the people of the Air Force Reserve are responsible for his success and thanks them.

Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know

The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.

Rainier Wing announces July promotions

The 446th Airlift Wing announces its July promotions.

Five categories. 36 hours.

Competing in five categories in 36 hours, the combined team from the 36th and 86th Aerial Port Squadrons here, raced, lifted and drove in the Port Dawg Rodeo – the first in a decade at McChord Field on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The five-person team was the only Air Force Reserve team,

Training together

Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 194th Logistics Readiness Squadron and Air Force Reservists assigned to the 36th Aerial Port Squadron trained members on loading and offloading equipment onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft June 5, 2022, on McChord Field, Washington.