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  • Villagers from Newtok, Alaska, pose with Air Force reservists in the 419th Civil Engineer Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, on Aug. 8.

    Reserve Citizen Airmen help relocate Alaskan village

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Villagers from the remote town of Newtok, Alaska, greeted a team of 23 personnel from the 419th Civil Engineer Squadron Aug. 8 with traditional food and dancing.The team is made up of heavy equipment, utilities, planning, HVAC and electrical experts who will help rebuild the recently relocated town after melting
  • Master Sgt. Myra Heins, the 926th Wing Commander's Support Staff NCOIC, receives a flag from Staff Sgt. Joel Guerrero, a 926th Aerospace Medicine ceremonial team member, during her retirement ceremony Aug. 4 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

    Heins retires

    Master Sgt. Myra Heins, the 926th Wing Commander's Support Staff NCOIC, receives a flag from Staff Sgt. Joel Guerrero, a 926th Aerospace Medicine Squadron ceremonial team member, during her retirement ceremony Aug. 4 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Heins retired after 20 years of honorable service. Since 2015, Heins served with the wing as
  • While specific start dates of tornado seasons vary based on region, they can happen at any time, day or night. On the other hand, Hurricane Season recently began on June 1 and will extend to Nov. 30. Air Combat Command recently updated their Hurricane Conditions (HURCON) for Airmen, civilian employees and families to follow. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Nick Wilson)

    ACC defines HUR-RY, TOR-RY framework

    While specific start dates of tornado seasons vary based on region, they can happen at any time, day or night. On the other hand, Hurricane Season recently began on June 1 and will extend to Nov. 30. Due to catastrophic weather events that took place throughout the past 12 year, including Hurricane Michael and Hurricane Florence, the Air Force Severe Weather Readiness Assessment team recently developed an action plan for all at-risk installations across the United States.
  • Through Total Force Integration, the 926th provides combat-ready reservists to the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center as sustained expertise integrated at the operational and tactical levels of warfare. It continuously conducts combat operations, operational test and evaluation, tactics development, and advanced training to forge the tools required to fly, fight and win.

    10th Air Force commander visits 926th

    Maj. Gen. Brian Borgen, 10th Air Force commander meets Master Sgt. Myra Heins, 926th Wing Commander's Support Staff NCOIC, while touring the wing Aug. 3, 2019 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The general along with Chief Master Sgt. James Loper, 10th Air Force command chief, toured the Force Support Squadron, Airman and Family Readiness Center,
  • Change of commands are rooted in rich military history, dating back to the 18th century.

    Carpenter returns to the 926th

    Familiar hands take the helm of the 926th Wing during a change of command ceremony Aug. 4, 2019 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, in the Lightning hangar.Former 84th Test and Evaluation Squadron commander, Col. Sean Carpenter, became the new commander of the wing when he accepted the guidon from Maj. Gen. Brian Borgen, 10th Air Force commander.“It
  • Capt. Samuel Wozniak, a weapons systems officer assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron (FS), prepares to enter an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 23, 2019. The 492nd FS performed the core function of strike, or air-to-ground targeting, for the duration of Red Flag 19-3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Grooms)

    RAF Lakenheath breaks homestation limitations

    Starting the day in a new climate, in a new place, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath maintainers prepare for their pilots’ arrival. In the scorching sun, they conduct preflight inspections while constantly wiping the sweat from their eyes. The pilots will soon step to their F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets. Mistakes must be avoided to ensure the mission of Red Flag 19-3 won’t fail.
  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force #18 Kaleth O. Wright visited several units at Tinker Air Force Base and toured the 137th Special Operations Wing at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base July 30-31. During his visit, Wright received an overview of Tinker missions with an emphasis on Airmen's contributions to readiness through innovation and their impact throughout the Air Force. Wright also delivered a presentation focusing on Wingman and total force resiliency at an Enlisted All Call at Rose State College. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

    CMSAF Wright talks resiliency and readiness at all call

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright discussed resiliency and readiness with an auditorium filled with Tinker Airmen during an All Call held at the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center during his base visit last week.“The primary reason for me to do base visits is coming out to see what a base is capable of and get the understanding of your

  • 926th A&FRC hosts quarterly Key Spouse training

    Key Spouses gathered July 16, 2019, at the 926th Wing Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., for quarterly training.The Key Spouse program is a commander initiative that promotes partnerships with unit leadership, families, A&FRC, and other on and off base agencies. Four spouses attended the three-hour training –
  • Senior Airman MC Smith, 926th Force Support Squadron Aurelia Hill, renders a salute to Col. Lisa Craig, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command director of manpower, personnel and services, July 13,2019, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Smith lend his expertise to the readiness mission by facilitating resources to ensure respected organizations have smooth transitions when deploying to their area of responsibility. Craig is responsible for policies, programs, and objectives involving readiness, assignments, education and training and the quality of life for Air Force reservists.

    Force Support Reservists recognized as top performers

    Senior Airman MC Smith, 926th Force Support Squadron Aurelia Hill, renders a salute to Col. Lisa Craig, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command director of manpower, personnel and services, July 13,2019, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Smith lend his expertise to the readiness mission by facilitating resources to ensure respected organizations have
  • Lt. Col. Jan Stahl, 706th Fighter Squadron commander, departs for a training mission July 13, 2019, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag focuses on the application of core missions to include Command and Control, Intelligence Surveillance, Strike and Personnel Recovery and how to work with Coalition counterparts to ensure success. The 706th Fighter Squadron oversees Air Force Reserve Command members assigned to the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, supporting missions in its 57th Wing, 53rd Wing and 505th Command and Control Wing. Pilots assigned to the 706 FS fly an array of aircraft to include the F-15C, F-15E, F-16, F-22 and F-35 aircraft. To prepare combat air forces, joint and allied crews with realistic training, pilots in the 706 FS operate with the 64th Aggressor Squadron to facilitate operational threat replication, training, and feedback. The Red Flag exercise will continue through July 26, 2019.

    Reserve Fighter Squadron accelerates training in Red Flag 19-3

    In order to provide a realistic training environment of air-to-air combat for allied and coalition forces, some pilots take up the role of being the “enemy”. The 64th Aggressors Squadron acts as professional adversaries for Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
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