Commander extends Christmas wishes to wing

As we prepare to celebrate the Christmas season, let me take this opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation to all of those who've contributed to the wing's success this past year. The Air Force Reserve and the 419th Fighter Wing are being called on as never before and our people continue to

419th Security Forces Airman receives prestigious medal

Wing says farewell to familiar, smiling face

One of the 419th Fighter Wing's most familiar faces is retiring after nearly 40 years of civil service. For more than a decade, Clark Hansen has worked loyally as the wing's groundskeeper, keeping the areas surrounding the wing's many buildings looking spotless. "I mowed the lawns, shoveled snow

Captain takes reins of 419th Maintenance Operations Flight

Postal service sets holiday mailing guidelines

As the holidays approach and military families start thinking about what they're going to send loved ones serving overseas, there are a few dates to keep in mind. "The earliest deadline is for troops that are serving in the Iraq [and] Afghanistan area," said Al DeSarro, spokesman for the western

Commentary: Air Force Reserve commander shares holiday wishes

As we look forward to this Holiday Season and the start of 2009, I want to express my gratitude to each of you, your families and employers for the sacrifices you make for our great country each and every day. Much has been asked and each reservist and family member has given of themselves for their

DOD launches 'Wounded Warrior Diaries'

Defense Department officials have created the "Wounded Warrior Diaries," a multimedia Web tribute in which American servicemembers wounded in combat share stories of their service, including their hard-won battles on the road to recovery and the ups and downs of life in the wake of injury. The

Reserve Affairs chief explains new DOD directive

Recent changes on how the Guard and Reserves are recognized are larger than any in recent history, a senior Defense Department official said here Nov. 19. Thomas F. Hall, the assistant secretary of defense for Reserve Affairs, told the Air National Guard's top officers and command chief master

Program addresses wounded, ill servicemembers' needs

More than 1,900 wounded servicemembers have benefited from their enrollment in a specialized health program to meet their unique needs during their rehabilitative process. "As we began seeing more wounded servicemembers returning to our region, we identified some unique needs that they faced as they

Monthly premiums decrease for TRICARE Reserve Select

Effective Jan. 1, 2009, TRICARE will reduce the rates for TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS). Monthly premiums for TRS individual coverage will drop 44% from $81.00 to $47.51, and TRS family coverage will drop 29% from $253.00 to $180.17.The 2009 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 704,