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  • Reservists credit teamwork in lifesaving mission

    As if by fate, a weather delay in Germany allowed a group of reservists to embark on a challenging 22-and-a-half-hour mission to help save a fellow service member. On Nov. 3, 2018, a C-17 aircrew from the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, who’s mission heading home from Germany was

  • Deployed Airman Returns Home to Meet First Child

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, FLA--When Staff Sgt. Kyle Snodgrass, 927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron technician, touched down at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., He couldn’t wait to formally introduce himself to his newborn baby. Snodgrass was present in the delivery room when his son Griffin was born by

  • Political Do's and Don'ts

    As elections approach, it is important to remember that as a military member you are encouraged and expected to be responsible and politically conscious citizens. However, your active participation in political activities is not without limitations. Federal law and Air Force Instruction 51-902

  • Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program 2018-19

    It’s that time of the year again! Peak flu season is upon us and Air Force personnel are required to get their annual flu shot before Dec. 31.Individual Reservists must receive their flu vaccination, either from their servicing MTF or a civilian provider. Vaccinations from Military Treatment

  • Reserve maintainers take part in Air Force light attack experiment

    Senior Master Sgt. Scott Lopez, the maintenance superintendent for the 476th Maintenance Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., and Tech. Sgt. Lauren Camarena, an electrical and environmental systems craftsman with the 476 MXS, travelled to Holloman AFB, N.M., for two months in the spring of 2018 to

  • Former NFL coach talks resiliency

    Tony Dungy, former head coach of Super Bowl champions and a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, spoke about resiliency and its correlation to suicide prevention to service members at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 24, 2018.

  • Have a Healthy Halloween

    SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Halloween typically brings thoughts of scary things. For parents, that may include the excess of Halloween candies. Consider starting a tradition which incorporates more healthful treats than candies.A Halloween cookie or cupcake event in your own kitchen can be a fun

  • Halloween - tips for having a safe, fun time

    If you are one of the many people who will have some fun celebrating Halloween with trick or treating or getting together with friends and family for a party, here are a few tips to help keep it a safe and fun time!