News

Feb. 22, 2021
2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge winners announced

The challenge, which launched in February 2020, focused on identifying time-consuming tasks that provide the least direct value to generating combat effects; proposing innovative solutions to streamline current processes through the novel application of technology; and partnering directly with
Feb. 22, 2021
908th Operations Group Dives Head First into SERE Training

Members of the 908th Operations Group have been conducting Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) training at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, during the last few Unit Training Assemblies.The training was mandatory for those that are aircrew, but was also in preparation for an upcoming
Nov. 20, 2020
Maxwell AFB selected as location for MH-139 FTU

The MH-139 FTU’s mission is to train pilots in providing security and support for the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile fields spanning Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Colorado and Nebraska. The MH-139 mission will replace the mission of the Air Force Reserve’s 908th Airlift Wing’s aging
Oct. 26, 2020
Fourth evacuation; 403rd Wing moving aircraft to JBSA-Lackland for Zeta

The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing started flying Tropical Storm Zeta today and will be relocating its aircraft once again, but now to move out of the path of Zeta as it makes its way toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Aug. 27, 2020
403rd Wing evacuates aircraft to JBSA, continues to fly amid hurricanes

The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing relocated its 20 aircraft today as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura make their way toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. Some of those aircraft were relocated to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
Aug. 23, 2020
403rd Wing evacuates aircraft, continues to fly amid Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura

The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing relocated its 20 aircraft today as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura make their way toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.
April 5, 2020
First of Luke AFB's 944th FW medics mobilized for COVID-19 response

In response to short-notice mobilization orders, several members of the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron deployed Apr. 5 to aid in the COVID-19 response in New York City and surrounding states.
March 30, 2020
President signs Executive Order calling up Air Force Reserve medics, other specialties

On March 27, the President signed an Executive Order authorizing mobilization of the Reserve Component in response to COVID-19 operations. For the Air Force Reserve, personnel already serving in the Selected Reserve and Participating Individual Ready Reserve, as well as those assigned to the
Feb. 10, 2020
Keesler's Hurricane Hunters fly atmospheric rivers

The Hurricane Hunters are scheduled to perform “AR recon” from January through March. Scientists, led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California, San Diego, working in partnership with the 53rd WRS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service
Jan. 9, 2020
Luke AFB team selected to present idea at Spark Tank 2020

Spark Tank also offers Airmen the opportunity to get their ideas in front of key enabling agencies that can share expertise and resources such as funding or personnel for the projects being presented and demonstrate pathways for intrapreneurs to make their initiatives successful.