Lodging policy change for reservists

As of April 1, an updated Air Force lodging policy has the potential to put a dent in a reservist's pocket book.The former lodging policy did not financially penalize the servicemembers for not making their unit training assembly lodging reservations in advance.Reservists need to make reservations

Spouses, volunteers tour Dover

It's not every day that military spouses get a bird's-eye view of the flightline, stand inside of a C-17 Globemaster III, or learn how the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center provides care for families of the nation's fallen heroes.May 5 was that day for 16 spouses and volunteers who

May 2010 Promotions

The following 512th Airlift Wing members were promoted.To MSgtDennis S. GillardDewitt McIntyre IITo TSgtSean P. AhearnKevin M. HooperRufus JonesCarlos S. SecristDella M. MillerWesley V. PriceTo SSgtNancy L. HicksonSylvester M. Rickards IIIRachel R. RuarkTo SrALaura L. RosebooksCurtis L. ScottTo

Reserve aerial porters support Operation Enduring Freedom

About 30 reservists from the 512th Airlift Wing are moving critical supplies and personnel in Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.The 71st Aerial Port Squadron, located at Langley Air Force Base, Va., members are deployed as part of the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness

Reserve officers hone leadership skills

More than 60 Air Force Reserve officers from throughout the nation came to the First State to hone their leadership skills as part of the Junior Officer Leadership Development course April 29-May 2.Hosted by the Air Force Reserve Command's 512th Airlift Wing, three general officers shared their

Air Force senior leaders break ground for special Fisher House at Dover

Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, and Ken Fisher, Fisher House Foundation chairman, participated in a special groundbreaking ceremony May 1 for a Fisher House on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Although this is the 53rd Fisher House to be built,

512th Airlift Control Flight overhauls trailers

To accommodate technology, the 512th Airlift Control Flight  received three new trailers as part of an Air Force Reserve Command modernization effort here in January. Functioning as small command and control packages, the trailers are intended for 12-hour operations in austere locations. One of the

Hometown news program gives reservists local fame

When Airmen get promoted, transfer to another base, receive educational or training achievements, deploy, receive a medal or earn any other career related laurels, they become good candidates for fame in numerous hometowns across the United States.The 512th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office has an

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

AFRC offers Microsoft Home Use Program discounts for reservists

Reservists are now eligible to participate in Microsoft's Software Assurance Home Use Program, which enables reservists to purchase a licensed copy of most Microsoft Office desktop applications to install and use for a home computer.Under the HUP, reservists who use qualifying applications at work,