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  • Lt. Col. Eric K. Wilke, 433rd Medical Squadron emergency services physician, briefs 433rd Airlift Wing honorary commanders on lifesaving medical equipment used by Reserve Citizen Airmen during patient transport in medivac aircraft Oct. 5, 2019 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

    Honorary commanders tour medical facilities

    The 433rd Medical Group hosted 13 honorary commanders at its new administration building and joint medical and dental clinics here, Oct. 5.
  • Air Force observes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October.

    Air Force observes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

    October is not all skeletons and jack-o-lanterns, there are also scary things that live in cyberspace. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month with this year’s theme, “Be Cyber Smart.” The awareness month is a collaborative effort between the Department of Defense, along with the Department of Homeland Security and its public and private partners. It is up to the total force to stay vigilant, keep learning and be ready for any potential cyber threat.
  • Chief Master Sgt. Shana Cullum, 433rd Airlift Wing command chief, reads the Chief’s Creed at the promotion ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Lopez, 433rd Medical Squadron superintendent, Oct. 5, 2019 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

    433rd Medical Squadron superintendent promotes to chief master sergeant

    Col. Bradley G. Butler, 433rd Medical Squadron commander, officiated the ceremony where Lisa Lopez, 433rd MDS superintendent, was promoted to the rank of chief master sergeant here Oct. 5.
  • Janie Purvis “pins” new chief master sergeant stripes onto her husband Steven N. Purvis, 74th Aerial Port Squadron superintendent of programs, while his daughter Haleigh watches during a promotion ceremony Oct. 5, 2019 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

    74th APS promotes new chief master sergeant

    Janie and Haleigh Purvis pinned” new chief master sergeant stripes onto Steven N. Purvis, 74th Aerial Port Squadron superintendent of programs, during his promotion ceremony here Oct. 5.
  • The Air Force Handbook 1 phone application, available beginning Sept. 6, 2019, on both Apple and Google Play, includes the AFH1 and a study guide, as well as Air Force Instruction 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure, known as the “The Little Brown Book.” There is also access to the “The Little Blue Book” focused on the profession of arms, as well as tools such as flash cards, audio and practice tests designed to help prepare Airmen for promotion testing. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Dan Hawkins)

    AFH1 phone app available now on Apple and Google Play

    Airmen have a new digital option to stay current on Air Force knowledge and to help prepare for promotion testing with the debut of the Air Force Handbook 1 phone application, released Sept. 6 by Air Education and Training Command officials.
  • Every October, we recognize Energy Action Month to highlight the critical role energy plays in Air Force operations, and to encourage smart energy use and management for our installations, ground vehicles, and aircraft. This year, our new theme of "Energy Able – Mission Capable” will showcase how efficient energy use increases mission capability and readiness for our global mission. Whether we’re championing projects that optimize aviation fuel use, or encouraging Airmen to make smart energy decisions at individual installations, our goal is to foster a culture that prioritizes energy optimization and water management.

    Air Force Recognizes Energy Action Month 2019

    October is Energy Action Month, an opportunity to highlight why energy is a critical enabler to combat capability for the U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense, and to encourage smarter energy use and management for installations, ground vehicles, and aircraft. Unveiled this year, the Air Force theme of “Energy Able, Mission Capable” educates Airmen about the importance of energy readiness and resilience for the global mission.
  • Master Sgt. Thomas Taylor Jr, 433rd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, assembles packages of cold and frozen goods during a San Antonio Food Bank distribution event at Windcrest United Methodist Church Sept. 19, 2019.

    Reserve Citizen Airmen distribute food to those in need

    Fifteen Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing packaged and distributed food during three distribution events in San Antonio Sept. 19-20.
  • Chief Master Sgt. Tim White, Air Force Reserve Command command chief, discusses preparing the enlisted force for the future fight during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 16, 2019. The ASC Conference is a professional development forum that offers the opportunity for Department of Defense personnel to participate in forums, speeches, seminars and workshops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

    Air Force Reserve takes center stage at AFA conference

    AFRC leaders played a prominent role during the conference as Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and AFRC commander, led discussions on “Using the Competitive Edge to Train How We Fight,” and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White Jr., AFRC command chief master sergeant, joined a panel on “Building Enlisted Leaders.”
  • Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, Air Education and Training Command commander; Lt. Gen. Scott L. Rice, Air National Guard director and Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Air Force Reserve Command commander, participate in the 'using the competitive edge to train how we fight' panel during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 18, 2019. The ASC Conference is a professional development seminar that offers the opportunity for Department of Defense personnel to participate in forums, speeches and workshops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. D. Myles Cullen)

    Reserve readiness for today and the future

    The reemergence of long-term strategic and great-power competition necessitates that the Air Force Reserve grow its capabilities to meet the demands of the future operating environment while integrating with AETC and the Air National Guard.
  • Strategic Lift and MCAS Camp Pendleton: Marines, airmen work together to deploy equipment, personnel

    Strategic Lift and MCAS Camp Pendleton: Marines, Reserve Airmen work together to deploy equipment, personnel

    Marines and airmen worked together at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, to strengthen their ability to transport equipment and personnel over long distances using a U.S. Air Force Reserve Command C-5M Super Galaxy, Sept. 16.The Super Galaxy, with the 433rd Airlift Wing from Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, landed at MCAS Camp
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