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  • Suits for boots: Air Reserve Technicians comply with new uniform policy

    New regulations passed down from Air Force Reserve Command state that air reserve technicians must wear their uniforms to work from now on, rather than wearing civilian clothes. ARTs are full-time government employees who work as civilians doing the job of Air Force reservists, but also serve as

  • Travel cards make it easy

    Let's face it - these days both military and civilians are spending more and more time on the road. Whether they are traveling for relocation, training, attending conferences or in support of the global war on terror, the Department of Defense provides them with a convenient means of paying for

  • BRAC changes on the horizon for Goldsboro refueling wing

    History will be made when the 911th Air Refueling Squadron's Red Eagles join the ranks of the 916th Air Refueling Wing's Totin' Tigers during a transition scheduled to be completed during the upcoming year. Never before has Air Force Reserve Command had an active-component tanker squadron partner as

  • Reservist parlays military training to civilian career

    As a recent graduate of the Raleigh Police Academy, Officer Justin Patton is no stranger to facing new challenges and responsibilities. Sergeant Patton, the new first sergeant for the 916th Security Forces Squadron watched more than 40 members of his squadron deploy in early August after being

  • Preparing for the future

    The 916th Logistics Readiness Squadron here has a jumpstart on training that is preparing them for the next Operational Readiness Inspection, scheduled to take place June 2011. The training, which has been officially dubbed, "Steppin' to '11," began July 14 during the unit training assembly and will

  • Reserve members go above and beyond to help one of their own

    However, as part of the condition of her release from the hospital a wheelchair ramp had to be built to permit access in and out of the house. "I have always felt that serving in the United States Air Force is like being part of a very large family," said Sergeant Scher. "Sometimes you just have to

  • Tanker team proves RODEO is more than just a competition

    Upon welcoming Airmen and international guests to RODEO 2007, Brig. Gen. Kip L. Self, RODEO 2007 commander, stated that this competition provides a forum for sharing the best tactics and techniques and that improvement and cooperation will always be essential. For members of the 916th Air Refueling