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July 17, 2020
USAF EC hosts MCA Expeditionary Skills Training Program virtual conference

More than 40 participants across multiple U.S. Air Force major commands took part in a virtual instructional system development conference hosted by the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center from July 14-16.
April 13, 2020
Dover AFB reservists support nation’s counterdrug effort

A mission from Dover Air Force Base, supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, involved hauling more than 100,000 pounds of cargo from Panama Pacifico International Airport, Panama, to San Angelo Regional Airport, Texas.
April 5, 2020
Air Force Reserve mobilizes medics to New York for COVID-19 response

Within 48 hours of notification, the Air Force Reserve mobilized more than 120 medical personnel across the nation to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., to help with the fight against COVID-19 in New York City.
March 30, 2020
President signs executive order calling up Air Force Reserve medics, other specialties

For the Air Force Reserve, personnel already serving in the Selected Reserve and Participating Individual Ready Reserve, as well as those assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve, may be asked to volunteer to activate in support of COVID-19 response. If taskings exceed the volunteer pool,
March 15, 2020
COVID-19: Important information for Reserve Citizen Airmen

In an effort to inform Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families with facts on COVID-19 effects, Air Force Reserve leaders encourage all to visit the Air Force’s COVID-19 web page for the latest on the virus and how it is affecting the service.
Feb. 10, 2020
Hurricane Hunters fly atmospheric rivers

The Hurricane Hunters are scheduled to perform “AR recon” from January through March. Scientists, led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California, San Diego, working in partnership with the 53rd WRS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service
Jan. 9, 2020
Air Force announces Spark Tank 2020 selectees

Spark Tank also offers Airmen the opportunity to get their ideas in front of key enabling agencies that can share expertise and resources such as funding or personnel for the projects being presented and demonstrate pathways for intrapreneurs to make their initiatives successful.
Nov. 19, 2019
NOAA, NHC visit 53rd WRS Hurricane Hunters

On Nov. 13 and 14, the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters hosted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hurricane Hunters and representatives from the NHC, National Center for Atmospheric Research and the Chief, Aerial Reconnaissance Coordination
Feb. 8, 2019
KC‐46 arrives for combat training

Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 730th Air Mobility Training Squadron here, dignitaries and Air Force leaders accepted the new KC‐46A Pegasus during a historic arrival celebration Feb. 8.
Nov. 6, 2017
Flying Jennies ready for combat airlift mission

In Greek mythology, a phoenix is a bird that obtains new life by rising from the ashes. Many members of the 815th Airlift Squadron might be able to relate to this tale of renewal or resurrection, except their symbol isn’t a legendary bird, but a hard-working and practical pack mule—a Flying Jenny.In

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