Army ROTC Cadets Receive Recognition

Reservist For A Day: Kids from Tampa Children's Home experience life in the Reserves

Every child is there for a different reason, but they all have something in common. For whatever reason, the children in the Tampa Children's Home couldn't stay with their families. During a visit to MacDill Air Force Base on March 21, 14 of those children were able to join a different kind of

President recommends $5 billion budget for Air Force Reserve

Under the Fiscal 2012 President's Budget Request announced Feb. 14, Air Force Reserve Command is slated to receive an annual operating budget of $5.019 billion starting in October.The FY12 budget includes $1.7 billion for military personnel, $3.27 billion for operations and maintenance to pay for

The Roots Go Deep: Interview with one of the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron's first commanders

This is the first of a three-part series on Louisville, Ky. native Col. Eugene Kinnaird, former commander of the 63rd Troop Carrier Squadron. Today the unit is the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron, stationed at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The following was taken from an interview conducted in January at

Growing Up Reserve

For many children, the first memory of their father may be a stubbly face or a deep voice. For Kevin Porath, the first memory he has of his father is a little different."It was the flight suit," he said.Kevin Porath, now 17, had an upbringing only a special few experience. His father was a pilot in

First Sergeant's Column -- Family Care Plans: Everyone's Peace of Mind

The First Sergeant's Column will feature the stories, messages and advice of various first sergeants within the 927th Air Refueling Wing.  This week, Master Sgt. Shannon Last, the first sergeant of the 927th Maintenance Squadron, describes the importance of having a family care plan on file,

From White To Blue: Serving Those Who Serve America

It was already a long week for Enrique Rivera. Fourteen-hour workdays take a toll on anyone, especially when they have the power of life and death in their hands. This Friday was supposed to be easy for the quick-to-laugh man. He was looking forward to taking off his white lab coat when his thoughts

927th's Airmen of The Year Recognized

Logistics Readiness Squadron Welcomes New Commander

Going The Extra MIle - Contributors to 927th's ORI Success Recognized