March 24, 2016 Nation celebrates Medal of Honor Day National Medal of Honor day is a day that is dedicated to all Medal of Honor recipients.In 1990, the United States Congress designated March 25th of each year as National Medal of Honor Day.It was on March 25, 1863 when the first Medals of Honor were presented.Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton
March 8, 2016 Air Force actively monitoring ongoing Zika virus infection The Air Force is closely monitoring the emergence of Zika virus infection in the Americas, Oceania, and Africa to help inform and protect Airmen and their families.The Department of Health and Human Services, with its Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is leading the U.S. response to
March 6, 2016 March issue of Fighter Line available online The March issue of the Fighter Line features the Hugh Jackman F-16 flight, along with co-star of Eddie the Eagle Taron Egerton, and their visit on base.Additionally, the publication highlights the 301 FW weapons load competition,awards banquet and the new Honorary Commanders program.You can see the
March 6, 2016 Wing commander, spouse receive O'Malley nomination Air Force Reserve Command recently announced its nominees for the 2016 General and Mrs. Jerome F. O'Malley Award, and the 301st Fighter Wing commander and spouse team took the spot.Col. John Breazeale, 301st Fighter Wing commander, and Mrs. Karen Breazeale earned the nomination based upon their
Feb. 26, 2016 February issue of Fighter Line available online The February issue of the Fighter Line features a flashback to Operation Desert Storm and the 301st Fighter Wing's role in the conflict 25 years ago.Additionally, the publication highlights a B-52 pilot who flew with his late father's fighter squadron here and a congressional visit to the wing.You
Feb. 24, 2016 Reaching the summit The 301st Fighter Wing announced their 2015 award winners during a formal banquet Feb. 20 held at the Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas.The banquet, held once a year, publicly celebrates the accomplishments of nominees and honors them for the commitment, devotion, and loyalty they've shown to their
Feb. 23, 2016 'Eddie the Eagle' star soars Hugh Jackman, star of the upcoming movie "Eddie the Eagle", received a civic leader flight in an F-16 here from the 301st Fighter Wing Feb. 19 in a display of Air Force Reserve combat capability and air superiority."This is kind of a dream come true," Jackman said before the flight. "I'm very, very
Feb. 16, 2016 CY17 EDEB Invitation to Apply The CY17 Air Force Reserve Enlisted Developmental Education Board (EDEB) will convene Monday, May 16, at the Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.The Invitation to Apply, which includes the application, can be found on myPers located under the red "News Alert" tab. Applications