heroes of the Air Force Reserve . Today
we celebrate our 72nd birthday as a
reserve force . Since April 14th 1948
the Air Force Reserve has proudly
supported this nation and overcoming
global challenges . Our heritage
includes involvement in defense ,
support of civil authorities ,
humanitarian missions and every single
combat operation we've done . Today .
We fight a different enemy right here
at home Reserve Citizen Airman from
across the spectrum of Air Force
specialties continue to step forward to
take care of Americans . That's part of
the national response to combat Kobe .
19 . You defend our nation alongside
more than 74,000 airmen , providing the
strategic depth needed to face today's
missions and tomorrow's challenges .
This is what we do , and we've done it
for 72 years . Way . Take care of
Americans at home and abroad whenever
our nation calls the Comanche for nine .
Continue to be impressed with you and
our command teams that consistently
demonstrated resilient leadership as it
takes smart risks to ensure we're
taking care of airman and their
families , all while generating combat
power . Whether we can see your enemy
or not , just like we've done in the
past , we'll overcome the challenges we
face with cope in 19 will become even
stronger because of you . The command
chief and I want to express our
gratitude to each and every one of you
for what you bring to the fight . Each
day I speak for both of us when I say
there is no other organization in the
world that we would rather be a part of .
You're making a difference right now .
You're generating combat power today .
Again . Thanks for what you do . Take
care of each other . Stay connected .
Stay safe and stay ready . Happy
birthday , Air Force Reserve .