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31 Jul 2019
Tri-Lightning: Three-nation F-35 exercise demonstrates air power interoperability
The Air Force Reserve plays an integral role in global and national security and proved it recently when F-35 Lightning II aircraft from Hill Air Force Base, Utah’s Reserve and active-duty fighter wings joined other F-35s from the United Kingdom and Israel to participate in Exercise Tri-Lightning over the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
31 Jul 2019
Out With the Old: Aircrews get new anti-smoke goggles
If smoke starts filling up a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, the aircrew reach for their Anti-Smoke Goggles. For more than 20 years the ASGs have been a basic four-part system, until now.
31 Jul 2019
Changes coming to GI Bill transfer of education benefits for Guard, Reserve
Effective Jan. 12, 2020, the Department of Defense will make changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, updating the policy on the transfer of education benefits by service members to eligible dependents.
31 Jul 2019
Spotlight: DOD Warrior Games
Reserve Citizen Airmen Staff Sgt. Kevin Greene, Staff Sgt. Melinda Cousins and Senior Airman Demarcus Garrett recently represented the Air Force in the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games.
31 Jul 2019
Chief bounces back from hard times, close call with suicide
I’ve been a photographer in the Air Force for 21 years now, and over that time I’ve met a lot of people from a lot of different backgrounds. I’ve found that everybody has a story to tell, and occasionally I come across a story that really resonates with me. Chief Master Sgt. Stacy Gilman’s story is one.
31 Jul 2019
Finding Closure: Deployment helps Reserve Citizen Airman learn about her father, connect with family
Capt. Sandrela Magnuson never really knew her father. After all, she was only 2 years old the last time she saw him in 1985. But for the last 34 years, the dad she never knew was never far away in her thoughts. “Was he alive?” “Where did he live?” “Did her ever try to look for me?” “Did he have any other children?” The questions endlessly rambled around in her mind without answers.
31 Jul 2019
Travel Made Easy: Reservist plays critical role in new MWR discount travel website
Discounted rates on airline flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises and event tickets are now available online for all current and retired Reserve Citizen Airmen and their eligible family members.
31 Jul 2019
Answering the Call: When Mother Nature strikes, emergency preparedness liaison officers are there
Col. Cynthia Ritchey, an Air Force Reservist who serves as an emergency preparedness liaison officer, uses five fingers as she ticks off the hurricanes she’s worked.
31 Jul 2019
Navigating the retirement application process
Retiring from the Air Force Reserve is a significant, emotional event, filled with anticipation and uncertainty. Because Airmen only retire once in their lifetime, they have no past experience to serve as a resource, and typically learn what is required as they go through the process.
31 Jul 2019
Enlisted aircrew members critical to C-130 Hercules flight testing
Without much fanfare, Air Force Reserve enlisted aircrew members stationed at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, are helping make sure C-130s that come out of depot maintenance are ready to go back into service. These Reservists showcase that the Reserve is a lethal, operational force, which provides critical capabilities both at home and abroad.

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@citizenairman-19 Dec

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@citizenairman-18 Dec

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@citizenairman-17 Dec

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@citizenairman-16 Dec

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@citizenairman-13 Dec

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@citizenairman-12 Dec

Preparing Airmen for the Fight: Force Generation Center makes major process improvements - https://t.co/AvSGsP26WA… https://t.co/0lC3vrAHAl

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@citizenairman-11 Dec

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@citizenairman-10 Dec

.@HQRIO: Making it Easy to Serve -https://t.co/TncCOLCEiR #ReserveReform #ReserveReady

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@citizenairman-09 Dec

Ready to Go: First Reserve group completes Ground Surgical Team training course - https://t.co/4vRSOFQu8i… https://t.co/gTyHSqV74W

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@citizenairman-06 Dec

Chief uses resiliency to survive tragedy, vows to help others - https://t.co/MDifKPnrps #ReserveResilient https://t.co/tMPYuwW7uL

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@citizenairman-05 Dec

#ReserveReady: C-130 crews sharpen their skills at exercises across the globe - https://t.co/wKzYxA8p9S (Story by t… https://t.co/loklvSM3o6

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@citizenairman-04 Dec

Guardians of the Galaxy: Reserve missileer sits alert for first time in @usairforce history -… https://t.co/NoSowVWJUA

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@citizenairman-03 Dec

Going the Distance: Reserve optometrist dedicated to humanitarian causes, running marathons (Story by the @514AMW)… https://t.co/BkZS1tJWLw

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@citizenairman-02 Dec

Meeting the Demand: Reserve command makes strides hiring full-time aircraft maintainers - https://t.co/D1jUywpZNm… https://t.co/UyF5CQeHAd

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@citizenairman-29 Oct

Development Teams: Shaping the future of the @USAFReserve - https://t.co/9gUNzO0gjC (Story by the @hqarpc)… https://t.co/9Xmqrk5yIe

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@citizenairman-28 Oct

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@citizenairman-23 Oct

Developmental education opportunities for #ReserveCitizenAirmen - https://t.co/9wJXsF4Udb #ReserveReady… https://t.co/nZ3NJJgrhR

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@citizenairman-21 Oct

3D printing: Youngstown helps the Air Force test new manufacturing technique - https://t.co/jGQxkTXXXe (Story by th… https://t.co/Wd4GDIsnTp

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@citizenairman-18 Oct

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@citizenairman-16 Oct

Pep talks and Pepto-Bismol: Reserve Citizen Airmen care for cadets - https://t.co/EA2vOLo1Z9 (Story by the @445AW)… https://t.co/zGI5Izd8dr

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Tri-Lightning: Three-nation F-35 exercise demonstrates air power interoperability

Out With the Old: Aircrews get new anti-smoke goggles

Changes coming to GI Bill transfer of education benefits for Guard, Reserve

Spotlight: DOD Warrior Games

Chief bounces back from hard times, close call with suicide

Finding Closure: Deployment helps Reserve Citizen Airman learn about her father, connect with family

Travel Made Easy: Reservist plays critical role in new MWR discount travel website

Answering the Call: When Mother Nature strikes, emergency preparedness liaison officers are there

Navigating the retirement application process

Enlisted aircrew members critical to C-130 Hercules flight testing

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