MAFFS approved

Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, Jr., proudly presents his modular airborne firefighting system, or 'MAFFS' coin and patch Nov. 12 after a system's orientation flight at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. General Stenner, commander of the Air Force Reserve, visited the base to gain a better understanding of the wing and its sister unit, the 310th Space Wing, based at Schriever AFB, Colo. Together with a demonstration flight on the firefighting system, the general also held a question-and-answer session at the base's club. The MAFFS system is used in wild land firefighting missions when called up to support state officials in the U.S. when all other firefighting methods have been exhausted. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ann Skarban)

AFRC commander sends holiday wishes

Published Dec. 1, 2009
By Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr.
Commander, Air Force Reserve Command

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- As we enter the holiday season and prepare for the new year, I want to thank you, your families and your employers for the many sacrifices made this year for our great nation.

The holidays provide all of us an opportunity to thank our friends and families for their support throughout the year.

To the men and women who are able to celebrate the holidays with friends and family at home, I ask that you remember the hundreds of brave Citizen Airmen who are observing the season under much different circumstances.

More than 1,200 of our Air Force Reserve warriors are serving overseas with incredible distinction in global operations from the deserts of Iraq and Africa to the mountains of Afghanistan and South America. I ask the entire Air Force Reserve family to keep these folks in your thoughts and prayers as we eagerly await their safe return.

This past year much has been asked of you, and you have met every challenge without reservation.

In the coming years, we will face many more challenges as Air Force Reserve Command becomes a fully-operational command. We will be more directly involved in meeting the needs of combatant commanders overseas. I have every confidence that you are up to every task and will exceed all expectations.

Dee and I wish you and your families the very best during this festive time and for 2010!

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MAFFS approved