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Then Col. Peter Bailey, now brigadier general and current Second Air Force Air National Guard assistant to the commander, talks with students during an Aim High Outreach event at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Nov. 15, 2019. Aim High is an Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1-sponsored event that fosters youth engagement, community outreach, professional development and networking. General officers like Bailey are being asked to participate in the GO Inspire program that is designed for Air and Space Force generals to get out and engage youth and youth influencers from underrepresented groups across the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Chance Babin)

Jan. 6, 2021

Air Force rolls out GO Inspire program to increase diversity, attract future leaders

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — Air Force Recruiting Service announced the establishment of a program designed to increase diversity in ranks of the two services while attracting the next generation of Airmen and Guardians.

Throughout his time at U.S. Strategic Command, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Dawson, Human Capital Superintendent and Air Reserve component senior enlisted leader, challenged the enlisted who fall under him to participate in Joint Professional Military Education. At USSTRATCOM, Dawson is directly responsible for more than 500 enlisted Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen.

June 29, 2020

Chief sets bar, challenges troops to invest more time in JPME

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — In the United States Air Force, there is almost no greater honor for an enlisted member than to obtain the rank of chief master sergeant and have the opportunity to give back to the force.

Maj. Gen. John Flournoy Jr., Air Force Reserve Command deputy commander, gives the keynote address at the Airlift/Tanker Association’s annual conference in Orlando, Florida, Oct. 25. He spoke about the Air Force Reserve’s contribution in military operations throughout history from the Korean War to present day global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Cossaboom)

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

Retirement Process

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

Running with faith

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.

SLRP

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

Dr. Benjamin Johansen, stands with his right hand raised as he is administered the commissioning oath by Army Lt. Col. Anne McClain, an astronaut on the International Space Station, 210 miles above earth. Johansen is joining the Air Force Reserve as a flight surgeon and will wear the rank of a captain, but as a civilian he is a flight surgeon with NASA and is assigned as one of two flight surgeons for McClain. (Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Chance Babin)

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.

Official photo for Col, Robert M. Blake. Blake is the Vice Commander, 4th Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, March Air Reserve Base, California.

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.

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

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.

Honorary Commander flight

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.