Story by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 10.02.2024
The 944th Fighter Wing welcomed Air Force Reserve Chaplain leadership Sept. 17, 2024, with Chaplain Col. James F. Danford, AFRC Command Chaplain, and Chief Master Sgt. Brandy Hales, AFRC Religious Affairs Senior Enlisted Leader, visiting Luke Air Force Base to engage with chapel staff, assess needs, and exchange best practices. Chaplain Danford emphasized the pastoral nature of the visit,......
Story by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 09.04.2024
In the heart of the Lincoln National Forest near the small mountain village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, a devastating wildfire threatened thousands of lives this past June. Amidst the chaos, Reserve Citizen Airman Tech. Sgt. Orlando Rodriguez stepped into the breach not just as a reservist but as a stalwart to his community. Rodriguez, senior enlisted leader for the 944th Operations Group......
Story by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 08.09.2024
On an otherwise routine day on Aug. 9, 2024, Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Christopher "Lube" Lowe crossed a significant milestone that only a handful of aviators in the 944th Fighter Wing have achieved—1,000 hours of flight time in the F-35 Lightning II. This accomplishment, while marked with a light celebration, reflects a journey filled with dedication, countless hours of preparation,......
Story by Kristen Pittman | 403rd Wing | 09.09.2023
Maj. Kurt Mann assumed command of the 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron in a ceremony here Sept. 9. The 803rd AMXS is an Air Force Reserve unit within the 403rd Wing and is responsible for the repair and preventative maintenance of 10 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft operated by the 815th Airlift Squadron....
Story by Airman 1st Class Kylar Vermeulen | 914th Air Refueling Wing | 04.07.2023
Chaplain Maj. Matthew Bryant won the MCA award for 2022. The Award was personally presented to him by Chief of Chaplains of the Air Force, Maj. Gen. Randall Kitchens....
Story by Amanda Dick | 445th Airlift Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio | 04.06.2023
Airmen with the 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron integrated with the Center for the Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills program April 6 to conduct trauma and critical care training at the Cincinnati Municipal Airport....
Story by Tech. Sgt. Juliet Louden | 910th Airlift Wing | 03.23.2023
Shelly Trimble, the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for the 910th Airlift Wing was detailed to telework for the Office of Refugee Resettlement and worked as a child welfare specialist with the Unaccompanied Children’s Program, Feb. 1 – May 31, 2022....
Story by Senior Airman Shayna Hodge | 512th Airlift Wing | 03.10.2023
When she isn’t in uniform, Tech. Sgt. Katrina White said she enjoys sweating it out during the group fitness classes she instructs throughout the week....