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Aug. 10, 2017
Rainier Wing maintainers keep Mobility Guardian soaring

With Exercise Mobility Guardian in its second week, the 446th Airlift “Rainier” Wing has taken full advantage of the opportunities to learn and stretch their abilities.
May 19, 2017
Goldfein meets with airline executives

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein hosted a National Pilot Sourcing Meeting with airline executives to discuss the national pilot shortage in Alexandria, Virginia, May 18, 2017.
April 17, 2017
Increased Antarctic airlift capability contributes to science

Over the past 60 years, winter flying missions have provided a significant contribution to how the National Science Foundation conducts scientific research in Antarctica.The C-17 Globemaster III 2016-2017 season recently wrapped-up, and the night vision goggle capability paired with mid-Austral
April 2, 2017
Ranier Wing Citizen Airman receives Levitow Award

SSgt. David M. Smith, 446th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management, stands at Joint-Base Lewis-McChord, WA, Apr. 1. Smith was recently awarded the John Levitow Award at Airman Leadership School as the only Reservist in the class. Smith travelled to Eielson Air Force Base, AK in December to
July 15, 2016
Breaking barriers: Miller assumes command

Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller has assumed the top role as the first female commander of Air Force Reserve Command.
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.
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 18, 2016
Night Vision landings shed light on Antarctic airlift

Airlift support to the U.S. Antarctic Program wrapped-up in March, and members from Joint Base Lewis-McChord met challenges of the harsh Antarctic environment head-on, including performing night-vision goggle landings on a runway made of ice during the Austral Winter.The flights were part of
Feb. 2, 2016
Process improvement helps units work smarter not harder

One Grissom officer is working hard at helping others work smart while leading the charge of innovation.Lt. Col. Patricia Latham, 434th Air Refueling Wing process manager, is responsible for overseeing effective process improvement in an effort to ensure processes here are efficient, cost saving and
Jan. 12, 2016
Lync-Enterprise brings enhanced connectivity to AFRC

Air Force Reserve Command recently implemented the Microsoft Lync-Enterprise Instant Messaging system that allows all users across the command to connect, collaborate and share in real time.Lync-Enterprise, part of the Microsoft Office suite, is the upgraded version of the Lync-Standard instant
Dec. 7, 2015
Tips on not wigging out this holiday season

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, good cheer and tidings fill the air as the new year fast approaches. But while some blissfully enjoy the seasonal flurry, others are swarmed with the rising stressors of the holidays. With a few practical tips and reminders, there are ways to combat