Feb. 11, 2016 Airmen compete with bombs The F-16 Fighting Falcon has proved itself in combat, but without weapons, it loses the capability to do what it's made for -- to drop bombs on targets.This is why it's important to have people who specialize in weapons loading.Airmen from the 301st Aircraft Maintenance and 355th Fighter Squadrons
Jan. 29, 2016 Inspector General sworn in Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command received a new Inspector General Jan. 16.Brig. Gen. Allan L. Swartzmiller was sworn in by Lt. Gen. James Jackson, Air Force Reserve Command commander, during a directors meeting here.Swartzmiller replaced Brig. Gen. John J. Mooney, who retired in December 2015.
Jan. 29, 2016 Active associate unit activates as WWII fighter squadron World War II's 355th Fighter Squadron activates Oct. 5 during a re-designation ceremony here.The 355 FS is an active associate unit to the Air Force Reserve's 301st Fighter Wing."This is an historic event," said Col. James McCune, 495th Fighter Group commander who presided over the ceremony. "It is
Jan. 22, 2016 Reservists go active-duty At the beginning of fiscal year 2016, the Air Force Personnel Center launched the Voluntary Period of Active Duty program.The program is offering opportunities for Air Force Reservists interested in returning to active duty.Under VLPAD, opportunities to serve an active-duty tour for a period of
Jan. 15, 2016 Echoes of Desert Storm reverberate in Fort Worth This year marks the 25th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm and the 301st Fighter Wing, known in the early 1990s as the 301st Tactical Fighter Wing, could not deploy its aircraft, but sent forth its Airmen."To train and deploy combat-ready Airmen" is the 301 FW mission now, but from the Fall of
Jan. 7, 2016 AF officials announce civilian reduction in force In a continuing effort to meet Defense Department funding targets and rebalance the civilian workforce, some Air Force installations will implement civilian reduction in force authorities effective through April 4.Following a major command needs assessment in early August, more than 1,000 civilian
Jan. 7, 2016 Tommy got a toy drone for Christmas, what’s next? The presents have been opened and the wrapping paper placed in the recycling bin. Tommy is anxious to get outside and fly the new "Invader 700" drone, complete with a 10 times zoom digital camera that sends immediate videos to your new iPad. Wow, you can't wait to get out there with him and fly this
Dec. 29, 2015 Commentary: Living the dream I remember being 7 years old dreaming about becoming a teacher when I grew up. I even created fake assignments for imaginary students and my younger sister. Teaching has always been a passion of mine. Even on my first trip to the Air Force Recruiter's office, the recruiter asked me what I would