AFRC salutes its public servants

"Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation." - Margaret Chase SmithFor almost 30 years, the first week of May has been designated as Public Service Recognition Week. This year, May 3rd starts the week-long

931st mourns loss of World War II Veteran, patriot, friend

The 931st Air Refueling Group mourns the loss of a true patriot and friend, Mr. Adrian Marlin, who passed away earlier this week. Marlin enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943 and served as a tail gunner on a B-17 flying fortress during the Allied offensive over Germany in World War II.  In all,

AFRC's Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized

More than 200 leaders from Air Force Reserve Command and the surrounding community came together at the Waverly Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia April 15 for a ceremony to honor the nation's top Citizen Airmen.The nominees from AFRC's Numbered Air Forces were also recognized for their outstanding

931st ARG Honorary Commander witnesses air refueling

McConnell Reservists sharpen combat skills

The growl of diesel engines rumbles through the air as the convoy of Humvees slowly makes its way down a narrow muddy roadway.  Gunners stand in the vehicle turrets, constantly scanning the roadside for enemy threats while keeping an eye out for improvised explosive devices.  The area is a known

The view from the top

Welcome home: 931 ARG members return from deployment

Not just another Tuesday: Air Force Reserve marks 67 years

On April 14, 1948, a joint directive signed by Gen. Omar Bradly, the Army Chief of Staff, and Gen. Carl Spaatz, the Air Force Chief of Staff, transferred the Army Air Corps Reserve to the Air Force, officially becoming the Air Force Reserve.After more than 67 years in existence, the Air Force

AF announces KC-46A candidate bases

 Air Force officials announced April 14 that Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma; Seymour-Johnson AFB, North Carolina; Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts; and Grissom ARB, Indiana are candidate bases for the first Air Force Reserve-led KC-46A Pegasus location.The KC-46As will begin arriving at the

Total force effort five 'clicks' at a time

The KC-135 Stratotanker has four F108 engines, and during the April Unit Training Assembly the Number 3 engine on the right inboard side of the aircraft needed to be removed.  While this process is routinely done overseas, it was a rare treat for the Airmen of the 931st Maintenance Squadron.The