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  • U.S. Air Force C-130s from Little Rock Air Force Base fly over healthcare facilities across Arkansas May 8, 2020. The flyover was part of America Strong; a collaborative salute to recognize healthcare workers, first responders, military and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Maj. Ashley Walker)

    Reserve group flyover honors Arkansas healthcare workers

    The Air Force Reserve 913th Airlift Group honored healthcare workers, first responders and essential workers who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic by flying C-130’s Hercules over hospitals across central Arkansas, May 8.  The flyover is part of an Air Force effort to show support and appreciation. There were four C-130 aircraft to represent the main Air Force flying units at Little Rock Air Force Base. The multiple aircraft formations made its way from Jacksonville and split into different formations in order to reach Conway, Hot Springs, Pine Bluff, Little Rock, Searcy, Fayetteville, Jonesboro, and West Memphis before returning back to base.
  • U.S. Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Chris Dickens, 327th Airlift Squadron chief pilot, hugs his daughter after returning from deployment at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 19, 2019.

    Military OneSource’s resources during COVID

    Military OneSource remains a wealth of information, resources, and support for military members and their families regardless of status. The services are provided at no cost and are designed to help servicemembers and their families remain mission ready.
  • Senior Airman Elizabeth Soisouvanh's is a traditional reservist and a full-time student working on her nursing degree.

    Success and Sacrifice: Airman Soisouvanh's story

    Soisouvanh parents were immigrants who moved to the United States from Laos, a small country next to Thailand, and moved to America due to the unsafe conditions associated with the Vietnam War. Growing up she was heavily influenced by her parents, and attributes her drive for success to her family’s constant support and the sacrifices they made for the family.

  • OneSource, family and spouse programs still available

    Military OneSource is a DoD-funded program that is both a call center and website that provides comprehensive information, support, and resources on every aspect of military life.
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    Information overload – protect yourself

    During the COVID-19 global pandemic, it’s vital to keep the public informed and to help prepare people, thereby lessening the chance for mass panic. Unfortunately, information being passed through the internet and social media can do the exact opposite and lead to more panic. Whether it be the spread of disinformation or malicious attempts to gain
  • Deployments Q&A graphic to accompany article outlining Q&As

    Deployment Q&A’s

    1. Q: Are all deployments cancelled for the Air Force Reserve?A: Deployments are not cancelled, but the Secretary of Defense has ordered a stop movement for all OCONUS deployments with exceptions. Airmen will start deployment orders in accordance with their AF 938. Airmen are still required to complete pre-deployment training and should confirm

  • AFRC Fitness Assessment Guidance due to COVID-19

    Fitness Assessments have been cancelled until Jun 2020. There is an article on myPers for more information.Effective 17 March 2020, all Official Fitness Assessment Testing is cancelled until June 2020. Members who are due for their Official Fitness Assessment in March will test in 6 months, September 2020 Members who are due for their Official
  • Tech. Sgt. Alex Erwin, 96th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation specialist, reenlists in the cargo area of a C-130J on April 15, 2019.

    Waves of Grief: Tech. Sgt. Alexandria Erwin

    Life often blindsides you with tragedy. For Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Alexandria Erwin, she was doing her best to prepare for the inevitable. Her younger brother Ryan, was losing his 10-year battle with brain cancer. At just 28 years old, Ryan was fighting not only a secondary brain cancer which was a direct result of previous treatment, but doctors also found a third cancer in both his esophagus and lungs. In an effort to focus treatment on the emerging issues, the medical care for the brain cancers were diminished.
  • Airmen deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility will roll physical fitness testing into their wartime responsibilities starting Oct. 1. The new USAFCENT fitness policy will be available soon on AEF Online at https://aef.afpc.randolph.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Abner Guzman)

    Beating Bad Weather: Command announces indoor alternative to physical fitness assessment

    Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Air Force Reserve Command commander and chief of the Air Force Reserve, has approved an indoor alternative to the 1.5 mile run physical fitness assessment for Reserve Citizen Airmen.
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    Space Force: Air Force Reservists to continue to support space operations

    The Space Force will initially be comprised of active-component members and civilian personnel who are conducting and supporting space operations today as part of Air Force Space Command. The secretary of defense, with advice from key Defense Department stakeholders, will work with Congress if legislation is needed to further integrate Air Force Reserve expertise into the Space Force in the future.
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