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Feb. 9, 2024
Steel Team Spotlight: The floss-ophy of the 911th ASTS dental clinic

The Air Force Reserve dental clinic’s primary function is to diagnose oral pathology and disease. This examination process includes checking blood pressure, medical history reviews, x-rays, performing intraoral and extraoral assessments and discussing respective treatment recommendations.“‘Diagnose,
Jan. 24, 2024
Leaders join forces to improve health care access for military recruiters, families

To ensure the greatest outreach, the military often locates its recruiters and their families close to communities with eligible youth, but far from the peer support and health care resources of an installation. To help fill this gap in support, leaders from the Air Force Recruiting Service, Defense
Jan. 23, 2024
Go Blue, Stay Blue: Winkfield reports for duty

Before Jimmel Winkfield, 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron deputy director, came to Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to be an aircraft mechanic, he was Staff Sgt. Winkfield, an active-duty crew chief with six years of service to his country from 2009 until 2015.
Jan. 11, 2024
Why I stay: Chief Master Sgt. Carlos F. Damian

Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Francisco Damian currently serves as the command chief for the 37th Training Wing. His journey is a testament to the values of discipline and resilience.
Jan. 8, 2024
Resilient and Relentless: Recruiter faces death, heals through desire to serve

After nearly losing his life and being out of uniform for the past 22 months, an Air Force Reserve recruiter used his time among his teammates at the annual recruiting training event here in November to fuel his continued recovery and to reflect on why he serves.
Dec. 21, 2023
Air Evac brings 'em back!

Aeromedical personnel bring order to the chaos by knowing how to respond to emergencies. These specially trained members can locate their supplies with precision, provide critical care, reassurance and comfort to patients, and ensure their safety.This is the mission of the 908th Aeromedical
Dec. 21, 2023
315 AW recruiters help spread holiday cheer at commissary

The 315th Airlift Wing’s Recruiting Flight teamed up with the commissary at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina to give gift cards to local military members and veterans. The recruiters began volunteering in October as baggers at the base commissary and donated their tips to purchase the gift
Dec. 20, 2023
Inside the 908th: Aerospace Medical Service Specialists – critical care on land or in air

The hundreds of medical facilities the Air Force has around the world are only as good as the Airmen who work in them. These highly skilled professionals supply critical support and are valuable members of any healthcare team.Providing essential care in multiple medical roles, aerospace medical
Dec. 8, 2023
482d Fighter Wing shines at 367 RCG Awards with triple honors

In a stunning display of excellence, the 482d Fighter Wing claimed significant honors at the prestigious 367th Recruiting Group (RCG) Awards. These awards recognize the exceptional efforts and achievements in various categories in Air Force Reserve Command.The wing's team demonstrated outstanding
Dec. 5, 2023
Service With Purpose: Son of Purple Heart Combat Vet Enlists to ‘Bring Dads Home to Their Families’

It was a hazy November day in southern Afghanistan. A calm field to their left elicited conflicting feelings of worry. The silence is temporarily broken, “Oh, I really don’t like this,” one soldier muttered. No responses were required, their lack of comeback symbolized their acquiescence. The 47 men