Nellis to stand up new aircraft maintenance squadron
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Air Force Reserve Command will activate a new aircraft maintenance squadron here in a ceremony May 15.
The 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, part of the 926th Group, is a classic associate unit that supports the U. S. Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis. Under this Total Force Integration initiative, the Air Force Reserve squadron provides skilled manpower and continuity to the Regular Air Force's 57th AMXS.
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Reservists return from Djibouti
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An Airman from the 920th Rescue Wing waves the American flag through the porthole of an HC-130P/N Hercules aircraft May 5, 2009, as it and another aircraft taxi onto the Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., flightline. Thirty Airmen returned safely to Patrick from the Horn of Africa, where they provided combat search and rescue support to the region, which included the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia.
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March joint-service team grants wish
MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. -- Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen worked together here in April to grant a wish to a 6-year-old Riverside boy diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Andrew, enrolled in the Inland Empire chapter of the Make A Wish Foundation, wanted to become a member of the military for a day.
Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps units came together to give him as broad an experience as possible.
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Coaches Tour 2009 taking shape at McConnell AFB
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- The game plan to bring some of the biggest names in college sports to troops overseas is in full motion at McConnell AFB.
Regular and Air Force Reserve Airmen here are preparing for Coaches Tour 2009, a second annual morale-boosting mission featuring head coaching icons of NCAA football.
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Youngstown medical team provides care in Dominican Republic
AZUA, Dominican Republic -- The Dominican Republic is a country of contrast.
On one end of this island nation, sandy white beaches , crystal blue waters, lush rolling mountains and other destinations such as the capital city of Santo Domingo or the tourist destination of Punta Cana entice visitors.
On the opposite side, countless villages and towns filled with corrugated tin shacks and small concrete open-air hovels dot the landscape.
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Aviation trade show features F-22A, other aircraft
ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-22A Raptor from here was among the more than 60 aircraft on display at the 12th Annual Alaska State Aviation Trade Show & Conference at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, May 2-3.
The Raptor, along with a C-17, C-130H, HC-130 and an HH-60 Pave Hawk from Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing and a T-38C from Randolph AFB, Texas, represented the Air Force's diverse fleet of aircraft.
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Homestead reservists bring teamwork, humor 'To the Port'
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KIRKUK REGIONAL AIR BASE, Iraq -- A group of aerial porters deployed here from the 70th Aerial Port Squadron, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., find humor in comparing Iraq's sun and sand at this northern Operation Iraqi Freedom air base to those elements at home in southern Florida.
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Film 'chute' challenges skydiver to stay focused
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Skydivers are often asked, "Why would anyone jump out of a perfectly good aircraft?"
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Reservists show dignity, honor, respect at port mortuary
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Dignity, honor and respect are more than words for two reservists working at Dover AFB.
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Reservist leads double life as pilot, lawyer
CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- A recent magazine poll asked parents what professions they would like to see their children undertake when they reach adulthood. The top three jobs selected were doctor, lawyer and pilot.
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Aeromedical training benefits refuelers
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Staff Sgt. Kenny Stewart said let there be light, and there was none. And it wasn't so good.
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Face of America: Liberty Wing Airman serves as world diplomat
Dover Air Force Base -- Del. -- When Air Force reservist Tech. Sgt. Dawn Scott dons her sage-striped Airman Battle Uniform and combat boots, she represents the United States of America.
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Service in Iraq honors brother's sacrifice
JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq -- June 23, 2007, changed the Nathan family forever.
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