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    78th Reconnaissance Squadron reunion scheduled for Nov. 12-16

    The 78th Reconnaissance Squadron is scheduled to host the first Bushmaster reunion at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 12-16. The event will consist of a veterans muster, flightline tour, visits to Aviation Nation at Nellis Air Force Base, and closing banquet. Attendees are responsible for securing hotel accommodations in Las Vegas and
  • The effective date for the revised fitness program was is now July 1, 2010. Biannual testing under the current fitness standards are still scheduled to begin Jan. 1. The six-month delay was a result of feedback obtained from the field that found implementing the new program in July 2010 would lead to a smoother transition and allow commanders adequate time to establish installation fitness assessment cells.

    Air Force unveils new fitness program

    Approval of the new Air Force fitness instruction in the coming weeks brings about some of the most significant changes to the Air Force fitness program in the last five years and shifts a greater responsibility of maintaining physical fitness 365 days a year to all Airmen. Those changes take effect Jan. 1, 2010. In June, Air Force Chief of Staff
  • Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve logo

    You have rights

    When I first joined the guard in March of 1996 I didn't know what Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve was or if there was ESGR representation on our base. I didn't know I had rights as a reservist, or what those rights were. I was told by my civilian employer that I had to use my vacation days to do my two weeks annual training for my unit. I
  • Lt. Col. Craig Jones (right), 706th Fighter Squadron commander, receives the guidon from Col. Herman Brunke, 926th Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., on Aug. 21. As commander, Colonel Jones oversees Air Force Reserve Command members assigned to the United States Air Force Warfare Center, supporting missions in its 57th Wing, 53rd Wing and 505th Command and Control Wing. Additionally, he manages pilots flying A-10, F-15C, F-15E, F-16 and F-22 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo/Capt. Jessica Martin)

    Fighter squadron gains new commander for growing mission

    The U.S. Air Force Reserve's 706th Fighter Squadron, an associate unit to the United States Air Force Warfare Center, held a change of command here Aug. 21. Lt. Col. Robert Lindell relinquished command to Lt. Col. Craig Jones during a ceremony at the Threat Training Facility. "I'm thankful for the opportunity to be a leader in Air Force Reserve
  • (Image provided by Senior Airman Edward Carr, Visual Information Specialist, Bolling Air Force Base)

    First Sergeant Selection Board packages extended until Sep. 15

    The 926th Group is scheduled to conduct a First Sergeant Selection Board on Oct. 2, 2009. Highly motivated professionals in the grade of senior master sergeant, master sergeant and technical sergeant (eligible for immediate promotion to master sergeant) are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit a one-page resume and letter of recommendation
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