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  • August issue of Citizen Airman available online

    The August issue of Citizen Airman magazine is now available on the web at http://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/. The magazine features articles on a new law authorizing the mobilization of reservists to respond to natural disasters, a program that allows civil engineers to keep on top of facility

  • Jackson takes helm of AF Reserve Command

    Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson became chief of Air Force Reserve and assumed command of Air Force Reserve Command in a ceremony July 30 at the Museum of Aviation.He replaced Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., who retired from the Air Force with 39 years of military service after the change of command.

  • Jackson to lead Air Force Reserve Command

    Leadership of the Air Force Reserve Command will change hands July 30 in a ceremony at the Museum of Aviation.Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson will assume command of AFRC, replacingLt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., who has served as commander since June 2008. Stenner will retire from the Air Force with 39

  • 931st recognizes civilian employees

    Civilian employees of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group were recognized during a civilian commander's call held here today.Recognition was given to both civil service employees and Air Reserve Technicians (ARTS).  ARTS are full-time, civil service employees who serve in a selected

  • 931st recruiters do their part

    Pentagon officials reported yesterday that both the active and Reserve components of the U.S. Air Force met or exceeded their recruiting goals for fiscal year 2012 through June.According to the American Forces Press Service, the Air Force Reserve tallied 6,458 accessions, which is 100% of its

  • Staying on schedule

    It was 4:00 a.m. and already Master Sgt. Miranda "Mindi" Beyer had a problem. Or rather, an aircraft had a problem, which essentially meant Beyer had a problem as well."The phone rang and I was told one of our jets was broken and wouldn't be flying," said Beyer. "Then I was asked, 'So how do we want

  • Reservists among victims in Colorado shooting tragedy

    An Air Force Reservist was killed and another was wounded during the mass shooting at an Aurora, Colo., theater July 20. Staff Sgt. Jesse Childress, 29, was among the 12 fatalities and another Air Force Reservist was among 58 wounded during a midnight shooting rampage at the Century 16 multiplex,

  • Commentary: Service obligation starts by telling employer

    In any relationship, it's important to have open lines of communication. That's particularly true for Citizen Airmen when they deal with their civilian employers.When you are going to be away from your civilian job for military service, you are required by law to notify your employer before starting