445th Airman named AFRC Services Airman of the Year

Senior Airman Nastasskia Gerald, a services apprentice in the 445th Services Flight, is the Air Force Reserve Command Airman of the Year. Airman Gerald volunteered for a deployment to Joint Base Balad, Iraq where her skills led the Balad Food Service Team to be awarded section of the month. She was

445th Airlift Wing SNCO of the Quarter, first quarter

Master Sgt. Linda Thrasher is the assistant chief of education and training assigned to the 445th Force Support Squadron. In her position, she provided on-the-job training support for more than 455 reservists in upgrade training. She also created an extensive career development program with 72

445th Airlift Wing NCO of the Quarter, first quarter

Tech. Sgt. Steven Purvis is an air transportation craftsman assigned to the 87th Aerial Port Squadron. He was recently assigned as the NCOIC of Passenger Services at Joint Base Charleston where he supervised five Airmen and moved 2,374 passengers on 481 aircraft. Sergeant Purvis also provided

445th Airlift Wing Airman of the Quarter, first quarter

Senior Airman Erika Algeo is an aeromedical evacuation technician assigned to the 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. While deployed, Airman Algeo flew eight combat missions and helped transport 65 Operation Iraqi Freedom patients from the combat zone. She also flew an operational mission for the

Officials discuss future force mix, budget

Building tighter budgets, balancing the Total Force mix, and ensuring Reserve programs can continue to support daily operations were some of the topics discussed at the Air Force Association's 2011 Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 17 and 18.All of these topics

President recommends $5 billion budget for Air Force Reserve

Under the Fiscal 2012 President's Budget Request announced Feb. 14, Air Force Reserve Command is slated to receive an annual operating budget of $5.019 billion starting in October.The FY12 budget includes $1.7 billion for military personnel, $3.27 billion for operations and maintenance to pay for

445th ASTS participates in winter wingman stand down day

87th Aerial Port Squadron reservist home from deployment

445th AES starts the day with physical training workout

Air Force 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal training detailed

Air Force officials will soon begin training Airmen in anticipation of the repeal of the law and policy commonly known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." This training will help Airmen understand what is expected in a post-repeal environment, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz."I know our