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March 15, 2023
New command chief selected for AFRC

On May 1, 2023 the Air Force Reserve Command will welcome Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez as the new AFRC Command Chief.
March 15, 2023
Healy details Reserve’s contributions to air and space power at AFA symposium

The chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command highlighted AFRC’s critical contributions to the Total Force during the 2023 Air Force Association Warfare Symposium in Denver March 8.Lt. Gen. John Healy joined Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, director of the Air National Guard,
March 13, 2023
Brown says Airmen must be comfortable with ‘discomfort’ to drive change the Air Force needs

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. delivers his keynote speech “Airmen in the Fight” during the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Warfare Symposium.
Feb. 27, 2023
Airmen enrolled in new maximum life insurance coverage

Blanket changes to the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance go into effect March 1, and Airmen have until the end of March to adjust their insurance coverage even if they’ve previously declined or reduced coverage.
Feb. 23, 2023
FIGHTER PILOT REACHES HISTORIC MILESTONE: 5000-HOURS IN THE A-10C

An Air Force Reserve pilot assigned to the 442d Fighter Wing made history in 2023 as he reached a historic 5000-hour mark in the A-10C Thunderbolt II; one of only seven A-10 pilots to achieve such an accomplishment.
Feb. 10, 2023
Reserve Commander Rescinds COVID-19 Participation Limits

Following the lead of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Air Force, the commander of Air Force Reserve Command and chief of the Air Force Reserve has rescinded the June 2022 memo that restricted participation and travel for Reserve Citizen Airmen not vaccinated against Covid-19.
Jan. 30, 2023
442 FW stands up Rising 6 organization

Tech. Sgt. Brenda Clark, the NCOIC of command and control operations for the 442d Fighter Wing, plans to officially stand up a chapter of the Rising 6 organization for the 442 FW at 1300 February 5, 2023, in the maintenance group conference room in building 1117 here.
Jan. 12, 2023
Beware of Fake Social Media Accounts

As Air Force Reserve Command’s social media manager, Senior Airman Erica Webster is constantly on the lookout for bogus accounts claiming affiliation with AFRC. Unfortunately, she usually doesn’t have to look too hard to find a fake page or two.
Jan. 11, 2023
DAF standardizes civilian employees’ electronic display names

This shift will align the department with sister services and other government organizations, while also focusing on employees’ unique expertise rather than their pay plan.
Jan. 10, 2023
Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians

Both the Air and Space Forces released the new Waist-to-Height Ratio BCP policy in January, with assessments to begin April 2023.

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