Air Force Reserve

Published Aug. 10, 2026 By Crystal Moses, ARPC Business Process Owner, Transition Division Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center Reaching the end of your military career is a monumental achievement, representing decades of dedication, sacrifice and service. When you finally make the decision to hang up the uniform or enter the "grey area," you deserve a retirement process that is as smooth and professional as the career you served.

Published Aug. 6, 2026 By HQ RIO We are proud to recognize Ms. Ann Pinc as the Unit Reserve Coordinator (URC) of the 2nd Quarter! During a critical Wing reorganization, Mrs. Ann M. Pinc demonstrated exceptional, people-first leadership by advocating for affected Airmen and securing vital billet realignments to preserve mission continuity. Her precise navigation of complex Reserve processes directly enabled operational readiness for six IMAs within the 92d Cyberspace Operations Squadron.

Published Aug. 4, 2026 By Lt. Col. Ethan Stoker Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command Congress confirmed Thursday Maj. Gen. Paul Fast as the new chief of Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, ushering in a leader renowned for decisive action, strategic modernization, and a deep commitment to the Reserve Airman.

The 403rd Wing flag bearing battle streamers, showing the Korean War streamers in honor of Koean War Armistice Day. (U.S. Air Force photoillistration by Jessica L. Kendziorek) PHOTO BY: VIRIN: 260721-F-WF462-1002.JPG FULL SIZE: 1.72 MB IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

Reserve members stand up an operational medical staging facility from the ground up at Camp Shelby, Miss. during Patriot Medic 2026, which evaluated joint-service readiness, focusing on trauma care, enroute stabilization, and rapid patient evacuation under high-pressure scenarios.. This Patriot Medic is the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s premier annual medical readiness exercise, designed to train and certify Reserve medical personnel in combat and deployment environments.

Reserve members stand up an operational medical staging facility from the ground up at Camp Shelby, Miss. during Patriot Medic 2026, which evaluated joint-service readiness, focusing on trauma care, enroute stabilization, and rapid patient evacuation under high-pressure scenarios.. This Patriot Medic is the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s premier annual medical readiness exercise, designed to train and certify Reserve medical personnel in combat and deployment environments.

Reserve members stand up an operational medical staging facility from the ground up at Camp Shelby, Miss. during Patriot Medic 2026, which evaluated joint-service readiness, focusing on trauma care, enroute stabilization, and rapid patient evacuation under high-pressure scenarios.. This Patriot Medic is the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s premier annual medical readiness exercise, designed to train and certify Reserve medical personnel in combat and deployment environments.

Published July 30, 2026 By Master Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi and Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick 911th Airlift Wing The Georgia weather – hot, humid and unforgiving, hangs over the Steel Airmen of the 32nd Aerial Port Squadron as an inescapable blanket. Torrential downpours sporadically flood the pavement within the blink of an eye and are just as quickly turned to a thick coat of steam as the sun peers back through the clouds.

Published July 30, 2026 By Jessica Kendziorek 403rd Wing When lives are on the line in a contested environment, the window between point-of-injury care and strategic airlift is critical. For Airmen of the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, mastering that window was the primary mission during Patriot Medic 2026.

Published July 29, 2026 By Senior Airman Elise Faurote 434th Air Refueling Wing Beauty. Poise. Advocacy. One Hoosier Airman is taking ‘role-model’ to a new level. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eniola Oke, 49th Aerial Port Squadron cargo representative, earned the crown and title of Miss Indiana during the Miss Indiana USA 2026 pageant at Noblesville High School, Indiana, June 28, 2026. The 2026 finals competition marked the 75th anniversary of the prestigious pageant.