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Dec. 4, 2024
Professional, accountable, multi-capable: 927 ARW focused on developing leaders

A key focus area for the 927th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill AFB, Fla., is development for the entire force and much of that work begins with the non-commissioned officer tier and junior enlisted Airmen. From driving the commitment to uphold standards to understanding evolution of the Air Force’s
Oct. 21, 2024
Tampa Citizen Airmen endure devastation, show resilience, teamwork, and spirit

The Tampa Bay area endured a historic period of Hurricane activity, enduring Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the span of two weeks. Amid the devastation from western Florida to the southern Appalachia mountains, members of MacDill AFB’s Air Force Reserve 927th Air Refueling Wing united in both
June 14, 2024
Super UTA strengthens Citizen Airmen, hones readiness

During the Super Unit Training Assembly this month, Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 927th Air Refueling Wing participated in Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear Task Qualification Training.
July 29, 2022
IDLC: Forging Reserve Defenders

The Integrated Defense Leadership Course is based at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, and uses training grounds at CJAG. IDLC was designed to provide Reserve Defenders with intensely focused hands-on training to achieve and maintain combat readiness.
Feb. 18, 2022
‘Candy Bomber’ passes away at 101

Starting his career in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942, Halvorsen served as a pilot until his retirement in 1974, after accumulating more than 8,000 flying hours and 31 years of military service. He was also known as the "Candy Bomber."
Nov. 19, 2021
Afghan translators join the Air Force Reserve, assist evacuees

A pair of former Afghan translators, who are now Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen, are assisting evacuees from Afghanistan settle into their new lives in the United States.
Nov. 10, 2021
Veterans Day leadership message

Heroes of the Air Force Reserve,Tomorrow our Nation commemorates Veterans Day. Currently, there are over 19 million men and women who have served our Nation in uniform. We are continually grateful for their service and sacrifice.Reserve Citizen Airmen have been involved in every major operation from
Sept. 1, 2021
President Thanks Service Members for Aiding in Afghanistan Evacuation

President Joe Biden expressed his appreciation to the service members who airlifted more than 120,000 people to safety from Kabul, Afghanistan.
Aug. 23, 2021
Air Force mental health leaders discuss future of the field

Mental health leaders across the Air Force met virtually for an annual conference, which started on August 9, to discuss military mental health care, telehealth, the impact of COVID-19, and embedded mental health support.Lt. Gen. Robert I. Miller, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, presented a welcome
May 27, 2021
Key Spouse Mentors gather virtually to share ideas, best practices

Air Force Reserve Key Spouse Mentors from around the country came together virtually May 7, to share their ideas, struggles and best practices. The Key Spouse Mentors conference also provided guidance and education on a host of Reserve programs available, resiliency and wellness techniques.