Hill reservists 'grateful' for Haiti deployment

Five reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing who returned today from a month-long deployment to Haiti said their homecoming is "bittersweet."They and 10 other Air Force Reservists from the 67th Aerial Port Squadron helped restore airfield operations at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport

Generals discuss Guard, Reserve, on call Air Force

Two Air Force generals explained the importance of the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard to the on-call Air Force during the Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition Feb. 19 here. Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, and Lt. Gen.

419th reservist speaks on patriotism

Tenth Air Force commander shares thoughts with Airmen

Public Affairs recently sat down with Maj. Gen. Frank J. Padilla, Commander of 10th Air Force, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas to discuss his duties and the future of the Air Force Reserve. What are your top priorities as Commander of 10th Air Force?My job is to maintain the

PHOTO ESSAY: Seeing stars

Maj. Gen. Martin Mazick, Vice Commander of Air Force Reserve Command, and Maj. Gen. Frank Padilla, Commander of 10th Air Force, visited the 419th Fighter Wing Feb. 6. The generals toured wing facilities and met with Airmen before joining them later that evening for the Outstanding Airman of the Year

Wing honors Outstanding Airmen of the Year

The 419th Fighter Wing announced winners of the 2009 Outstanding Airmen of the Year awards at its annual banquet Feb. 6.First Sergeant of the Year Master Sgt. Cindy George 419th Medical Squadron Sergeant George is a sparkling diamond in the 419th FW. She volunteered for a critical six-month

COMMENTARY: Fitness a national security issue?

We're all aware of the changes coming on line for the Air Force fitness program. Some of those changes are important and required. I've always agreed with the development of the fitness program as a way to entice (or coerce) AF personnel to live healthier lifestyles, acknowledging the benefits of

Teen Aviation Camp 2010 open to reservists’ dependents

The Air Force Services Agency, in conjunction with the United States Air Force Academy, recently announced the 11th Air Force Services Teen Aviation Camp at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 5-10. Attendees will get a glimpse into the experience of cadets attending the USAF

COMMENTARY: American greatness exemplified in Haiti

I've never felt more proud to be an American than I did in the late-night hours Jan. 22 as I watched several Airmen prepare some very precious cargo for delivery to the United States. The scene unfolded on a C-17 aircraft parked on the dark airport ramp in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Outside, a group of

PHOTO ESSAY: The faces of hope

Fifteen members of the 419th Fighter Wing's 67th Aerial Port Squadron recently deployed to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in support of the ongoing earthquake relief effort dubbed Operation Unified Response. The reserve Airmen, all volunteers, will be deployed at least 45 days and will help restore airfield