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Oct. 31, 2019
AF reclaims USPA National (Arena) Commander-in-Chief Cup

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas – The Air Force reclaimed the U.S. Polo Association National (Arena) Commander-in-Chief Cup, overcoming the Army's valiant efforts during the arena polo tournament held in Poteet and Lockhart, Texas, Oct. 26 and 27.Air Force player Cody Goetz, an Air Force
Oct. 23, 2019
Air Force announces new officer developmental categories

In an effort to enhance the officer talent management system and enable tailored and agile development, the Air Force is expanding the single Line of the Air Force promotion category into six distinct developmental categories, senior officials here announced Oct. 21.
Oct. 4, 2019
AFRC restructures the enlisted grade force

On October 1, more than 3,500 enlisted Reserve Citizen Airmen will see upgrades to their grade authorizations.MAJCOM senior enlisted leaders and other key members reviewed, evaluated and restructured the enlisted grade authorizations as part of the Enlisted Grade Council, established in 2016. The
Sept. 10, 2019
Airman saves life in Odessa, Texas, amidst mass shooting

An Air Force Reserve member was working in a civilian capacity in Odessa, Texas, on August 31, 2019, and helped provide life-saving first-aid to a woman suffering from three gunshot wounds.
Sept. 6, 2019
Hurricane Hunters finish flying Dorian

Over the last two weeks the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, aka Hurricane Hunters, have flown 25 missions in support of Hurricane Dorian.
June 26, 2019
VA to decrease SGLI rates effective July 1

Good news for service members' wallets! Effective July 1, 2019, the SGLI premium rate is decreasing. If you have coverage now, nothing will change except the price will be lower. Premiums are dropping $4 per month for those with maximum coverage. SGLI is available in $50,000 increments, up to a
Dec. 27, 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.
Oct. 9, 2018
Air Force to finalize review process for non-deployable Airmen

The Air Force is finalizing details on how it will implement Department of Defense Instruction 1332.45, Retention Determination for Non-Deployable Service Members.Until the updated policy guidance is complete in late 2018, Airmen who have been non-deployable for 12 consecutive months and their
Dec. 21, 2017
Santa stopped by the Maxwell Clinic recently to have his annual flight physical

Major Brandon Hemphill, Flight Surgeon with the 908th Airlift Wing's 357th Airlift Squadron conducts a flight physical for Santa Claus at the Maxwell Clinic on Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Dec. 2. "He's in pretty good shape considering his age and the work he does," said Hemphill as he checked out
Sept. 11, 2017
908th Bids Farewell to last ’85 Model in Fleet

The last of the 908th Airlift Wing’s 1985 vintage C-130s, tail number 0035, known as the “City of Montgomery” departed Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., September 10, after 31 years of service with the unit.

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