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April 27, 2016
Leading the next generation of AF medics

It’s a little after 7:30 a.m. and the stampede has finally cleared the hallways. There’s a moment of silence, the first since arriving to work three hours prior. The five-story building is nearly desolate now, but a multitude of paperwork and tasks remain to be done before the 800-plus military
April 27, 2016
Goldfein nominated as 21st CSAF

Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced April 26 that the president has nominated Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein to be the 21st chief of staff of the Air Force, succeeding Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, who has served in the position since 2012.
April 25, 2016
USSTRATCOM detects, tracks North Korean submarine missile launch

U.S. Strategic Command systems detected and tracked what was assessed as a North Korean submarine missile launch from the Sea of Japan at 4:29 a.m. CDT on April 23.
April 21, 2016
AF introduces Air Superiority 2030 study

The Air Force introduced the results of a yearlong study focused on developing capability options to ensure joint force air superiority in 2030 and beyond during an Air Force Association breakfast April 7 in Arlington, Virginia.According to Lt. Gen. Mike Holmes, the Air Force deputy chief of staff
April 20, 2016
A Kodiak Moment

(Editor’s note: As the Air Force Reserve celebrates its 68th birthday this month, the service is also celebrating more than 50 years of being a good neighbor in communities throughout the United States and the world. For years, Air Force Reservists have been helping people in need in underserved
April 20, 2016
Profile in resilience: Abuse survivor, resilience trainer tells her story to help others

Editor's note: Having the ability to recover from or adjust to misfortune or change is the definition of resilience, and that's something the Air Force wants all personnel to have as they deal with the stress that is part of their daily lives as they support the Air Force mission. Resilience
April 14, 2016
446th OG Change of Command

Col. Scott Snyder (right) relinquishes command of the 446th Operations Group here, to Col. Scott McLaughlin, 446th Airlift Wing commander here, during the group's change of command ceremony April 2, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Liddicoet)
April 9, 2016
Providing Power

Frigid temperatures, freezing rain, and strong winds can turn a simple repair job exponentially challenging. But two McChord Reservists have taken up the challenge.Staff Sgt. Dustin Buel and Staff Sgt. Ryan Seibold, both assigned to the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron, left McChord Field March 26 to
April 6, 2016
Miller nominated as next chief of Air Force Reserve

President Barack Obama nominated Maj. Gen. Maryanne Miller for a third star and assignment as chief of Air Force Reserve and commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, replacing Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson.
April 4, 2016
DoD announces pilot tutor program for service members

The Department of Defense Voluntary Education Program and the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support announced the launch of a pilot tutoring program that will provide service members with tutoring support at no cost, anytime, anywhere.“If a service member is struggling with a
April 3, 2016
Air Force implements Green Dot

Green Dot aims to change the culture of today's force and decrease violence among Airmen and their families.
April 3, 2016
Leadership honors wing commander's heroes

Col. Scott McLaughlin, 446th Airlift Wing Commander, give Senior Master Sgt. Marvin Hitt, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, a medallion during the 2016 Annual Awards Banquet Medallion Ceremony at The Landmark Hotel in Tacoma, Washington April 2, 2016. Hitt received the award for Senior NCO of the
March 31, 2016
AFRC Community Spotlight: A6X divison keeping pace with cyber needs of the nation

Cyber is critical to our nation’s defense. And it’s a mission area that is expanding across the Department of Defense. Air Force Reserve Command’s A6 directorate is keeping pace with the frantic demand for additional capabilities.Within the A6 directorate, the plans, programs, and resources
March 31, 2016
Carter announces Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal

Service members who serve or have served in Iraq or Syria as part of Operation Inherent Resolve will receive the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced March 30 in Tampa, Florida.
March 31, 2016
Civilians able to get developmental education details in AFPC webcasts

Civilian Airmen can learn about available civilian developmental education opportunities during webcasts scheduled through April.