AFRC Command chief: combating sexual assault takes team effort

Eight weeks into his new job, the Air Force Reserve Command's top enlisted leader said combating sexual assault is his top priority and challenged Airmen to serve with integrity."I am asking you to be a wingman," Chief Master Sgt. Cameron B. Kirksey told 240 enlisted Airmen during a meeting Aug. 22

445 AW Airmen recognized at Dayton Dragons game

AF announces PT test enhancements to start Oct. 1

Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force's Physical Fitness Assessment program, to be implemented Oct. 1. In a letter to Airmen Aug. 20, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III explained the results of the comprehensive review, highlighting the strength of the

Reserve Officers Association expands eligibility to NCOs

Members of the Reserve Officers Association have expanded the organization's membership eligibility to include non-commissioned officers. Delegates to the association's annual convention overwhelmingly approved the measure over the weekend. The move opens the organization's doors to NCO ranks from

ARPC announces lieutenant colonel promotions

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials here announced results for the Calendar 2013 Air Force Reserve Line and Health Professions Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Boards today. These boards selected more than 500 Citizen Airmen for promotion.The selection boards convened at the center here

New tuition assistance process eliminates up-front fees

Air Force Reserve Command will implement a new tuition assistance payment process Oct. 1 that will eliminate up-front fees reservists pay for classes by enabling tuition payments to go directly to a university or college. "This new TA process will be a huge relief for our members," said Col. Heather

Deployed Airmen leave a lasting mark

Even while deployed and working long hours Airmen take the time to leave a lasting mark on their deployed location.Master Sgt. Kenneth M. Fay, from Luke Air Force Base, and Senior Airmen Patricia Walker and Andrew Brinza, both electrical systems apprentices assigned to the 445th Civil

SAPR training in full force at the 445th Airlift Wing

The 445th Airlift Wing is making every effort to ensure its personnel are trained properly and have the right resources needed in a time when sexual assault is a growing concern in today's military. To do this, the 445th Education and Training office has been going above and beyond to ensure sexual

Leaders discuss roles of reserve components

Continuing to perform an operational role, while solving manpower costs and dealing with shrinking defense budgets highlighted topics discussed at the Reserve Officers Association 2013 National Security Symposium.More than 300 people attended the conference Aug. 7-10 at the Marriott Wardman Park

445th units participate in wing job swap