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    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
  • Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Smith, 432nd Operations Group chief enlisted manager (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Dean Cool, 926th Group maintenance chief (right), help pin on Chief Master Sgt. Steven Henderson's new rank during his promotion ceremony July 31.

    Creech reservist reaches first in UAS community

    The U.S. Air Force Reserve distinguished itself with a monumental milestone Jul. 31 when one of its own became Creech's first to rise from the rank of sergeant as an Unmanned Aircraft Systems sensor operator and be promoted to chief. Chief Steven Henderson, an MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator with the 78th Reconnaissance Squadron, celebrated the
  • Maj. Amy Boehle, 926th Mission Support Squadron commander, receives the guidon from Col. Herman Brunke, 926th Group commander, during the squadron's assumption of command ceremony July 10. (photo courtesy of 926th Mission Support Squadron)

    926th Mission Support Squadron gains new commander

    The 926th Mission Support Squadron held an assumption of command ceremony here July 10 at the Enlisted Club. Maj. Amy Boehle assumed command of the squadron, which falls under the U.S. Air Force Reserve's 926th Group headquartered at Nellis. "I am humbled to command the 926th Mission Support Squadron," Major Boehle said. "I am coming into a
  • Col. Herman Brunke, who took command of the 926th Group on May 29, shares his vision for the U.S. Air Force Reserve's unit in its Total Force Integration efforts.

    Meet the new 926th Group commander

    Q. What were you doing before you came to the 926th Group? A. "Before I returned to the field, and Nellis Air Force Base, I was working at Air Force Reserve Command headquarters as the chief of operational requirements (AFRC/A5R). It was a great job because I got to work directly with many war-fighting members of this command to define, prioritize,
  • Senior Airman Josiah Walker, 926th Mission Support Squadron customer service apprentice: "Unfortunately I won't be able to spend it with my daughter so I'll be missing her, but I'll spend the time with friends." As a personnelist, Airman Walker provides the Newcomers' Briefing, manages file plans and audits master personnel records in preparation for automation. Airman Walker is the 926th Group's first member to complete seasonal training. Seasonal training provides cross-trainees with several months of on-the-job training before going to technical school.

    What are you doing for the Fourth of July?

  • Line recruiter, Staff Sgt. Christina Simmons (left), and Master Sgt. Vivian Whitlow, Assistant Senior Recruiter, go over last details for an open house on July 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nevada's first U.S. Air Force Reserve Recruting station will host the event as a chance for the public to see the facility and talk to recruiters and reservists from Nellis Air Force Base.

    Nevada's first U.S. Air Force Reserve Recruiting station opens in Las Vegas

    Nevada's first U.S. Air Force Reserve Recruiting station has an open house scheduled for July 11 at their Craig Road location in North Las Vegas. The public event, held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes a chance to see the facility and talk to recruiters and Nellis Air Force Base reservists, as well as a live radio broadcast and complimentary
  • Capt. Jessica Martin, 926th Group public affairs officer: "I'll be celebrating the completion of another school semester by relaxing at the pool." As the PAO, Captain Martin serves as the official media spokesperson for the group and a liaison with the local community.

    What are you doing for the Fourth of July?

  • Pat Hollingsworth, 706th Fighter Squadron administrative assistant: "“I’ll be traveling to Kirtland Air Force Base for my wife’s graduation from the NCO Academy. We’ll spend the weekend doing family events and then I’ll stay through the week with her until the ceremony. By that time it’ll have been five weeks since I’ve seen her.” As administrative assistant, Mr. Hollingsworth is responsible for updating ReserveNet, processing training orders and submitting travel orders for pay, among other duties.

    What are you doing for the Fourth of July?

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