April 2013 front cover

The Band of the Air Force Reserve can trace its history back to 1941 when the U.S. Army's Air Force Band was activated at Mitchel Field, N.Y. This photo shows the band in 1943. The band will be inactivated Sept. 30. A salute to the men and women who have made sweet music for more than 70 years begins on Page 12.

April issue of Citizen Airman available online

Published March 28, 2013

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- The April issue of Citizen Airman magazine features a salute to the Band of the Air Force Reserve, which will be inactivating Sept. 30. Also, the magazine includes stories on the 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., passing a critical nuclear certification test; a mom who, inspired by her two sons, joined the Air Force Reserve and is now a squadron commander.

Other stories include the end of a program to turn old F-4s into full-scale target drones; the comprehensive fitness program paying dividends for Reservists and their families; a spouse who is using mixed martial arts to help her battle multiple sclerosis; and an update on the Reserve's involvement in cyberspace.

The magazine is available on line at http://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil.