AF reservists give German air base a helping hand

302nd AW opens doors, aircraft to employers

Sometimes, it can be taken for granted how supportive Citizen Airmen are to the Air Force mission. There are several "enablers" in a reservist's life that allows them to support the mission, but one of the most important is the relationship with their employer. To show appreciation, the 302nd

Patriot Guard Riders stand by country's veterans

Members of the Patriot Guard Riders stood tall and erect this past January as if they were imitating returning medical reservists they were waiting for during a welcome home celebration at the Colorado Springs airport. The Riders were armed with American and Prisoner of War flags, interspersed with

AF Reserve gets new command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Dwight D. Badgett has held a variety of jobs on the way to becoming Air Force Reserve Command's new command chief master sergeant, including being a high school teacher. Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., chief of Air Force Reserve and AFRC commander, selected Chief Badgett for the

Air Force officials update uniform board decisions

Air Force officials today announced policy updates in the 98th Virtual Uniform Board decisions posted June 10. The following provides a snapshot of approved uniform wear. Follow-on messages will be released that contain detailed guidance and instructions. All information will be incorporated

AF Reserve helps get wheelchairs to needy Iraqi children

It was a short stopover in America's heartland, but an Air Force Reserve C-130 aircrew helped start a long journey for a special load of cargo headed for Iraq. On June 11, members of the 302nd Airlift Wing based here flew to Sioux City, Iowa, where they received four pallets of children's

Air Force officials release uniform board results, focus on current inventory

Air Force officials here have released the results of the 98th Virtual Uniform Board. While the board did not introduce new uniforms, the majority of the uniform-wear policy results improved upon existing uniforms. The service's senior leaders said they intend to provide fully functional and

Air Force officials revise fitness program

The need for a "clear, understandable and simpler" fitness program will mean significant changes to the Air Force's current fitness program, said the service's top officer during a senior leadership conference held June 4 through 6 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Air Force Chief of Staff

Obama cites shared principles in reaching out to Muslim world

President Barack Obama reached out to the Muslim world today, urging a new beginning that rises above historical tensions and is built on commonly held principles that reject violence and promote cooperation and stability. Obama, speaking June 4 at Cairo University in Egypt, told a predominantly

Policy helps reservists keep per diem, avoid paperwork

About 3,000 Air Force Reservists will not have to submit a waiver this summer to keep getting per diem. The Air Force has authorized reservists on active-duty orders for more than 180 days at one location supporting Operations Noble Eagle, Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom to continue to get per