Oct. 28, 2019

Reserve commander gives keynote address at A/TA conference

ORLANDO — Maj. Gen. John Flournoy Jr., Air Force Reserve Command deputy commander, was one of the keynote speakers at the Airlift/Tanker Association’s annual conference in Orlando, Florida, Oct. 25.Flournoy was introduced by Gen. Maryanne Miller, commander of the Air Mobility Command and previous AFRC commander. He spoke about the Air Force Reserve’s

June 21, 2019

Navigating the retirement application process

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Retiring from the Air Force Reserve is a significant, emotional event, filled with anticipation and uncertainty. Because Airmen only retire once in their lifetime, they have no past experience to serve as a resource, and typically learn what is required as they go through the process. There are basic foundational requirements that must be met

June 14, 2019

Running with faith: an Airman’s journey to redemption

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga — Standing there with a knife in hand and cold-hearted from the most devastating news of his life, Master Sgt. Brandan “Troy” Keel contemplated an irreversible decision. Looking into his wife’s eyes after learning she was pregnant with another man’s baby, he couldn’t fathom living anymore. Suicide, he thought, was imminent.

June 3, 2019

What is the Reserve Student Loan Repayment Program?

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Applicable to: Air Force ReserveThe Student Loan Repayment Program is an Air Force Reserve program that makes one annual payment, per qualifying loan account number, directly to the lending institution toward the balance of an individual’s student loans. It is a program designed to attract and retain individuals in critical wartime specialties for

May 7, 2019

Reserve Citizen Airman takes out-of-this-world oath

HOUSTON — The Air Force Reserve’s newest flight surgeon was sworn into service by an astronaut flying at 17,500 miles per hour aboard the International Space Station 210 miles above the Earth on May 4.

April 12, 2019

Mentorship critical for developing next leaders

The 4th Air Force vice commander recently provided invaluable mentorship to Air Force Reserve officers at the 624th Regional Support Group here. Col. Robert Blake discussed two important events in every Airmen’s career: the Reserve Officer Development Plan, or R-ODP, and promotion boards.

Jan. 18, 2019

940th AMXS crew chief’s KC-135 launch ops

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The 940th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and launching the KC-135 Stratotanker fleet on base. They are essential in the 940th Air Refueling Wing’s mission and the total force structure of the Air Force.

Sept. 24, 2018

940th ARW hosts orientation flight

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — 940th Air Refueling Wing hosted an orientation flight for its honorary commanders.

July 18, 2018

A cut above in maintenance

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The 940th Air Refueling Wing welcomes a new Maintenance Group Commander.

Oct. 17, 2017

RIO Connect app revolutionizes access to information

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The latest release of the RIO Connect Individual Mobilization Augmentee Mobile Wingman application now enables Reserve Citizen Airmen to access common access card-secured sites from their mobile devices when paired with a mobile CAC reader and associated software.