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  • Amn Bond (left) celebrates his enlistment into the U.S. Air Force Reserve with his father, Army National Guard Sgt. Curtis Bond, during a swearing-in ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 12. Airman Bond, 926th Group's first non-prior military service recruit, is assigned to the 78th Reconnaissance Squadron.

    926th Group welcomes first non-prior service recruit

    The 926th Group swore in its first non-prior military service recruit during a ceremony here Dec. 12. Kyle Bond, now Amn Bond, celebrated his 22nd birthday by joining the U.S. Air Force Reserve to become an MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator with the 78th Reconnaissance Squadron at Creech Air Force Base. "My dad was in the Air Force, and I've always
  • SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Maj. Tina Hagen, commander of the Adversary Training Flight, 26th Aggressor Squadron, is ranked as one of the top-10 women racquetball players in the nation for her age group (35-40). This year she claimed runner-up honors at the U.S. National Tournament in Houston, Texas and won her age division at the World Senior event in Albuquerque, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott Prater)

    Schriever Major one of nation's best

    Maj. Tina Hagen remembers her first experience with racquetball. Her father, Dennis Bragdon, brought her to a court, broke out the racquets and taught her the rules. Her competitive nature took over from there. "I was only eight, but I wanted to beat him," she said. "So I took lessons and started playing with my friends. That didn't help much then,
  • Tech. Sgt. Shanna Perry, F-22 dedicated crew chief, wipes down the nose landing gear strut on an F-22 Raptor in preparation for Aviation Nation 2008. The public air show is scheduled for Nov. 8 and 9 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. This Raptor arrived from the factory two weeks ago, and will join close to 100 static display aircraft at the show before flying missions at Nellis.

    Reserve maintainers hard at work in preparation for Nellis air show

    Reserve maintainers from the 926th Group spent days preparing aircraft for the annual Aviation Nation, a free air show here open to the public Nov. 8 and 9. Tech. Sgt. Shanna Perry, a dedicated crew chief, worked tirelessly detailing an F-22 Raptor, fixing oil leaks and placing chocks, plugs and covers on the jet to ensure it was in top shape to
  • A line of 926th Group members push it out during a Unit Training Assembly on Oct. 24. The UTA, held Oct. 24-25, brought approximately 135 of the group’s Traditional Reservists, Active Guard and Reserve members, and Air Reserve Technicians together to train and prepare for possible contingencies, as well as daily job responsibilities. The two-day drill began with a physical fitness test that assessed individuals’ height and weight, a 1.5-mile run, sit-ups and pushups. The weekend also included a Commander’s Call, where members were briefed on many issues from finance to the deployment process. Throughout the drill, reservists were provided with flu shots and legal assistance for wills and Powers of Attorney.

    Reservists become Fit to Fight

  • Col. David Culbertson (left), 926th Group Commander, presents Tech. Sgt. MaryAnn Martin, 706th Fighter Squadron, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Aviation Resource Management, with an Achievement Medal during Commander's Call on Oct. 25.

    926th Group members recognized for their outstanding service

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