Obama activates reserves for Operation United Assistance

President Barack Obama has authorized the Defense Department to call up a small number of National Guard or reserve troops that possess special skills needed to aid efforts in stopping the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa.Obama issued an executive order yesterday authorizing the

The 931st ARG welcomes a new honorary commander

AF energy initiatives increase mission readiness

The Air Force's top leaders for energy programs highlighted strides the Air Force has taken in energy conservation, and discussed innovative ideas that will lead to even more cost and energy savings, during the Air Force Association's monthly breakfast Oct. 8, in Arlington, Virginia."Energy plays a

AF to implement TDY policy changes

The Air Force recently implemented two TDY policy changes that will impact travel reimbursements for Airmen.The first change, which took effect Oct. 1, made changes to the Joint Travel Regulations, Reimbursable and Incidental Expense Policy. The second will be a change in long-term TDY per diem

McConnell Reservists accomplish nine-ship launch

When the Aircraft Maintenance Group superintendent announced a plan to the 931 Air Refueling Group Commander to launch nine McConnell KC-135s within thirty-second intervals, it wasn't a requirement, it was because Chief Master Sgt. John McDermott knew they could do it."Our maintenance group came to

October Newcomers

First Sergeants eligible for Special Duty Service Ribbon

As an Air Force First Sergeant, wearing the "diamond" during your tour of duty was usually the only visible indicator of your past role in the lives of Airmen. This changed last month, however, as first sergeants were listed as being part of a special duty that is now eligible to apply for the Air

A-10 pilot guides lives with goals, balance at Yellow Ribbon

The irresistible sway of musician Stevie Wonder's song "Superstition" helped Lt. Col. Todd Riddle urge his audience  to "dance like nobody's watching," during his keynote address at an Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon Program training weekend here Sept. 26-28.More than 600 reservists and their loved

October issue of Citizen Airman is online

The October issue of Citizen Airman magazine is available on the web at http://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/.The cover story talks about how the Air Force's new air expeditionary force construct will impact Reservists. Bo Joyner, associate editor, focuses the spotlight on the new commanders of 22nd Air

AF integrates TAP into new Military Lifecycle Model

The redesigned Transition Assistance Program is in its third and final stage and will be integrated into the new Defense Department Military Lifecycle Model, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.The MLC, which will be implemented Oct. 1, is the latest in a series of improvements to the