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  • Top 10 most viewed AF stories of 2015

    The Air Force News Service has compiled a list of the top 10 stories on AF.mil for 2015. The stories were placed in order based on the number of views.10. US Airman recognized as 'hero' in ParisThe U.S. ambassador to France recognized Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone for his actions in saving

  • Reservists selected to lead active-duty units

    Three Air Force Reserve officers have been selected to lead active-duty units under the voluntary Extended Active Duty tour program.EAD tours assign Reservists to active duty units to help meet active force requirements. The assignments are part of a larger initiative to leverage Total Force

  • AFRC Commander sends holiday greetings

    Lieutenant General James F. Jackson, commander of Air Force Reserve Command, and his wife, Barbara, send warm wishes and greetings to the men and women of Air Force Reserve Command stationed around the world this holiday season. AFRC Commander's holiday greeting.

  • Reservists go active duty

    At the beginning of fiscal year 2016 the Air Force Personnel Center launched the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program.The program is offering some great opportunities for Air Force Reservists interested in returning to active duty.Under VLPAD, opportunities to serve an active-duty tour

  • Pentagon exhibit showcases Reserve leaders

    The Office of the Air Force Reserve unveiled 13 portraits of Air Force Reserve leaders during the Profiles in Leadership display ceremony here Dec. 7. The display celebrates and honors Citizen Airmen's contributions in serving the Nation.Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs Director Col. Bruce

  • Eagle Eyes: Vigilance is key

    The Eagle Eyes program is an Air Force initiative that asks Airmen to remain vigilant at all times and report suspicious behavior."The Eagle Eyes program is like the Air Force's version of a neighborhood watch," said Michael Byrne an Office of Special Investigations agent here. "We have such a large

  • Thanksgiving safety tips

    Thanksgiving marks the beginning of our traditional holiday season, and many of you will take the opportunity to celebrate and visit friends. Make safety a part of your plans as you celebrate the holiday.Alcohol may be a part of your Thanksgiving plans and historically it is involved in many holiday

  • "I will never leave an Airman behind"

    During the November Unit Training Assembly, I spoke about our purpose of Strength in Unity and I addressed the path of how to achieve that through the Behavioral Ideals of love, care, and respect. These concepts, these values, can be applied to any situation, including suicide prevention. We

  • Commentary -- What Are You Going To Do?

    Last week we recognized our Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard veterans who sacrificed, both in war and in peace, to protect America and the American way of life. We honored our brave men and women who proudly served this great nation, whether they wore the uniform today, or wore it

  • Commander’s Call focuses on ‘Strength in Unity’

    Holding his first Commander's Call, Col. David P. Garfield, 482nd Fighter Wing commander, shared his leadership approach for the wing, uniting members and empowering them to accomplish the Air Force mission.During the Commander's Call, Garfield showed a presentation that detailed the concepts of