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Aug. 21, 2024
Passion and practice: How Patriot Medic ‘24 influenced Staff Sgt. Alexis Workman

The Reserve component of a military branch allows the part-time opportunity to acquire a trade that differs from one’s lifestyle or typical status quo. However, there are times one finds the passion or the chance to practice what they love both on duty and as a civilian.Staff Sgt. Alexis Workman,
Aug. 3, 2024
911th SFS Raven receives Air Medal for heroism during Operation Allies Refuge

"People were panicking and trying to run for their lives out of that country," said Tech. Sgt. Seth Phares, 911th Security Forces Squadron Raven. "Kids, doctors, teachers, and Afghan military members were fleeing because the country was collapsing."During Operation Allies Refuge (OAR), the massive
July 19, 2024
DoD requiring new ID for retired military, dependents

The Department of Defense has not set a termination date for the legacy paper-based (Teslin) Uniformed Services Identification (USID) cards with indefinite (“INDEF”) expiration dates. The legacy USID Cards may continue to be used until further notice. Military retirees and others with legacy USID
Dec. 3, 2021
Department of the Air Force reaches 95% Total Force vaccination rate

This final deadline for Department of the Air Force service members to be fully vaccinated resulted in more than 95% of the total force having at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Aug. 25, 2021
Is the vaccine right for you? Leadership encourages Airmen to get vaccinated

The Air Force Reserve’s number one priority for COVID-19 is to take care of Americans, Airmen and their families. One of the best ways the AFRC can do that is by making sure vaccines are available for Airmen who want them.
July 28, 2021
Burger Burn: A way to say thank you

911th Force Support Squadron holds a burger burn at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, July 27, 2021. The 911th FSS held the burger burn to thank Air Force Club members while trying to increase membership.
April 27, 2021
Earth Day tree planting ceremony

Col. John F. Robinson, commander of the 911th Airlift Wing, Marjorie Schurr, chief of the 911th AW Public Affairs, Charlie Krisfalusi, real property maintenance manager with EAST Operations and Maintenance, and Allison Yeckel, environmental engineer with the 911th Civil Engineering, participate in a
July 16, 2020
A cut above: 911 AW Airman gives back

While a haircut is usually not a necessity for civilians, for military members the requirements are a bit different. If an Airman’s hair is too long and does not meet regulation standards, there is a problem that needs to be fixed, and quickly.
May 22, 2020
Memorial Day message

Memorial Day not only marks the transition from Spring to Summer, but it is a day to remember those who fought and died in service to our country.It is a time-honored practice in our great Nation marked by celebrations, remembrance ceremonies, parades, picnics and family gatherings across the
Oct. 24, 2019
Air Force announces new officer developmental categories

In an effort to enhance the officer talent management system and enable tailored and agile development, the Air Force is expanding the single Line of the Air Force promotion category into six distinct developmental categories, senior officials here announced Oct. 21.