Reservists can carry leave balance after training tours

In a "one-step-at-a-time" approach, Air Force officials have a new program for reservists to save and carryover leave time from year to year beginning Nov. 1.Reservists performing duty under the Reserve Personnel Appropriation or RPA orders may now "save" their leave for future use. Prior to this

New AFRC Mobile App Focuses to Improve Resiliency among Airmen

As part of the Wingman Toolkit outreach effort, the Air Force Reserve Command launched a mobile app on October 30 that gives Airmen the tools necessary to bring balance to their busy, stressful lives. The Wingman Toolkit provides Airman and families with access to useful information and resources to

Navigating the election season

-- Editor's Note: Adopted from an article written by Ian Carrier, 914th Airlift Wing Public Affairs OfficeDuring election season, Airmen should remember they are an important part of the political process even away from home. In an effort to ensure the Department of Defense does not influence

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Pride in ownership: Reserve aircraft maintainers help keep McConnell's fleet flying

Senior Airman Michael Moore doesn't technically own an airplane.  Moore, a crew chief assigned to the Air Force Reserve 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here, hasn't quite saved up the capital required to purchase a private jet. But if you ask, he will tell you he feels like he owns an entire

Halloween safety tips from the 931st safety office

For many, Halloween is an occasion to take children out trick-or-treating or perhaps host or attend a Halloween party. To make sure 931st members safely enjoy the holiday, the 931st safety office has some words of advice.Master Sgt. Felicia Sanders, 931st Air Refueling Group ground safety manager,

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McConnell Reservists conduct community relations while deployed

McConnell Reservists provide an unforgettable experience for local community members while serving on a deployment!

Building culture to sustain resilient Airmen

Resilience: Merriam-Webster defines it as "an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change."Resiliency is a word used a lot throughout the Air Force, but not many take to heart; many see it, specifically Comprehensive Airmen Fitness, as just a program, but it's so much more."It's