Deployed reservist participates in Joint NCO Induction Ceremony

Staff Sgt. Derrick Caldwell, currently assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, was inducted to the NCO Corps, Jan. 16.During the ceremony, deployed noncommissioned officers from the U.S. Army and Air Force as well as Slovakian Army were

442nd family member receives Air Force Academy nomination

Stephen Chappel is inspired by his father's service to the United States and hopes to follow in his footsteps.Chappel took another step on that path Monday, when he received word that U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler has nominated him for an appointment to the Air Force Academy.Chappel, 18, a senior at

442nd Fighter Wing January promotions

The following reservists from the 442nd Fighter Wing are promoted as of Jan. 1, 2012:Master Sgt. Daniel Romine, 442nd Civil Engineers Squadron, WAFBTech. Sgt. David Boesch, 924th Fighter Group, DMAFBTech. Sgt. Chancey McRoberts, 442nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, WAFBTech. Sgt. Rindi Randolph,

Drive thru to nutrition

Having a good heart doesn't always mean you have a healthy heart.I spend hours and hours every week coaching sports. I love the kids I teach and want only the best for them. So, when I tell them to make sure they eat a healthy meal on game days, why am I rushing from work to games and grabbing the

FSS announcements, Jan. 10-17

The following announcements are courtesy of the 509th Force Support Squadron: Operation Comfort CakeThe Airman and Family Readiness Center will host Operation Comfort Cake Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m. The event is for spouses whose sponsors are getting ready to deploy, on a remote deployment or temporary duty,

442nd FW welcomes January newcomers

The 442nd Fighter Wing welcomes the following newcomers for January 2012: Maj. Adam Barrett, 47th Fighter Squadron, BAFBMaj. Raj Sajid, 442nd Medical Squadron, WAFBCapt. Scott Crane, 442nd Maintenance Group, WAFBMaster Sgt. Aldo Aguero, 924th Maintenance Squadron, DMAFBMaster Sgt. Victoria Ashley,

Deployment: A reservist's perspective

Members from the 442nd Maintenance and Operations groups deployed Dec. 28, 2011 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.Master Sgt. Calvin Carter, 442nd Maintenance Squadron structural technician, was one of the Citizen Airmen who left that day."I'm expecting for us to go over into a fairly harsh

Front the frontlines: CES work outside the wire

With a cut of a circular saw, a swing of a hammer, and the vibrating sound of a reciprocating saw seven Air Force engineers demolished walls and ripped out wooden planks to make room for an idea as members of the Joint Operations Center for the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division would

Barksdale reservists support AEF

January FSS announcements, Jan. 3-10

The following announcements are courtesy of the 509th Force Support Squadron weekly announcements: Fun NightThe Whiteman Youth Center is scheduled to host a Youth Center Fun Night, Jan. 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Children ages 6-8 years old may take part in closely supervised activities including: Arts and