31 Dec 2018

First GPS III satellite successfully launched

The Air Force and its mission partners successfully launched the first Global Positioning Systems III satellite Dec. 23 from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The Lockheed Martin-built satellitewas carried to orbit aboard a Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, or SpaceX, Falcon 9 Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle.

31 Dec 2018

Air Force’s Officer Training School restructures program to increase quality, quantity of officers

The Air Force’s Officer Training School is changing the paradigm for building officers, pivoting away from separate programs for line and non-line officers and conducting merged classes beginning in January 2019.

31 Dec 2018

Nevada Guard on duty during ‘America’s party’ in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Nevada National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are making their final preparations to support the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on New Year's Eve in Sin City – the site of the nation's biggest New Year's Eve celebration west of the Mississippi. The mission of the Nevada Guard during the holiday is to support Metro Police and

21 Dec 2018

AFRC shooting team shines on global stage

The Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) is known for providing combat-ready individuals to support the Air Force in performing its national security mission. But AFRC is also becoming known for assembling some very successful shooting teams that have competed in global competitions over the past two years. Most recently, the team of Reserve Citizen

20 Dec 2018

AFRC Yellow Ribbon program celebrates 10th anniversary

Organizers with the Air Force Reserve Command’s flagship deployer support program celebrated its 10th anniversary training event here over the weekend.

19 Dec 2018

AF Reserve updates Pentagon Profiles in Leadership display

The fourth edition of the Air Force Reserve Profiles in Leadership featuring 16 Reserve Citizen Airmen, went on display in the Pentagon Dec. 14.

18 Dec 2018

Air Force Reserve sponsors 2018 Celebration Bowl

18 Dec 2018

AFCYBER evaluates Airmen with spear-phishing emails

Air Forces Cyber conducted a mock spear-phishing test on European bases in November to assess Air Force Network users’ cyber awareness.

17 Dec 2018

Nellis, Creech Airmen wave half-ton American flag for Las Vegas Bowl

More than 200 Airmen assigned to Nellis and Creech Air Force bases volunteered to carry a half-ton American flag during the 2018 Las Vegas Bowl opening ceremony December 15 at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.

17 Dec 2018

Air Force Reserve Command Shooting Team competes internationally

U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen take home second place at the 2018 Royal Netherlands Marine Corps Shooting Competition Dec. 15 in Den Helder, the Netherlands. Representing the only U.S. team, Airmen participated alongside 29 teams from 10 countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas Janeway)