23 Jun 2020

Election season: Friendly Reminders

Election season is right around the corner, and the political races are about to heat up as we get closer to the day of voting in November. Here is an article reminding Air Force members what is allowed and not allowed if they decide to participate in political activities.

16 Jun 2020

Patrick AFB decreases HPCON to Bravo

The 45th Space Wing has decreased the Health Protection Condition (HPCON) from Charlie to Bravo. As a part of this change, a new Public Health Directive and an updated Return to Work guidance have been issued and will take effect on June 15, 2020. These documents can be found following this link: https://www.patrick.af.mil/Coronavirus/Installation-Information/

6 Jun 2020

Taking the Next Step

Lieutenant Col. Rod “Hot Rod” assumed command of the 301st Rescue Squadron during a change of command ceremony Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, June 6, 2020.Lt. Col. Rod was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida. After graduating with a Bachelor of Finance degree from the University of Florida in 1998, he began his military career. He

11 Feb 2020

Air Force Reserve Command to align with Total Force budget decisions

Air Force Reserve Command leaders are taking steps, along with other major commands, to address changes to Total Force fleets in the Air Force Fiscal Year 2021 Presidential Budget released today.

9 Feb 2020

Air Force to solicit 75th birthday theme ideas

In preparation for its 75th anniversary, Sept. 18, 2022, the Air Force is soliciting birthday theme ideas from Total Force Airmen and civilians. Every year in September, the Department of the Air Force dedicates a theme to celebrate the Air Force’s birthday. The submission and voting timeline is as follows: - The competition submission period will be from Jan. 6-31, 2020. - The voting window will be from Feb. 24 – March 6, 2020.

3 Feb 2020

MilTax: Military OneSource offers free tax prep

MilTax kicks off on Military OneSource Jan. 22, offering electronic filing via do-it-yourself software and personalized support from a tax consultant.

9 Jan 2020

Air Force Aid Society Education Grant Program opens for upcoming academic year

The General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant program dates back to 1988. Since the program’s inception, 111,654 students have received more than $172 million in education assistance through grants ranging from $500 to $4,000 based on need.

6 Jan 2020

Maintaining life-sustaining equipment

Technical Sgt. Jarrod is assigned to the 920th Operations Support Squadron, a unit responsible for maintaining the 920th Rescue Wing’s Aircrew Flight Equipment and Aircrew Continuation Training at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.The wing trains and equips thousands of Airmen who carry out its mission, to search for, locate and recover U.S. Armed

30 Dec 2019

943rd Reservist named Occupational Safety NCO of the Year

Senior Master Sgt. Jessi, 943rd Rescue Group, was recognized for her outstanding achievements in support of the command’s safety program as an NCO in the occupational safety discipline.The award recognizes the accomplishments and innovations that reduced mishaps or increased the effectiveness of the mishap prevention program and incorporation of

23 Dec 2019

Profiles in Leadership: Lisa Fernandez

Key Spouse Lisa Fernandez has made significant contributions to the 308th Rescue Squadron, the 920th Rescue Wing and the Air Force Reserve Command. She explained that one of the most important things she does in her role is keep in constant contact with spouses and loved ones, especially during 2018’s combat deployment which saw nearly every member