The Air Force Aid Society is now providing emergency assistance to all Airmen and Guardians, regardless of duty status. Before the change in policy took effect on May 6, only Reservists or Guardsmen on an active-duty status were eligible for AFAS emergency, News, features and commentaries about Air Force Reserve people, equipment and missions
By Bo Joyner , Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command / Published June 04, 2021
A fire burns in an abandoned dormitory constructed of modified shipping containers March 13, 2021, in New Camp Brown, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The fire started when, as part of an exercise, a thermobaric grenade was tossed into the building.
Firefighters spray water into in an abandoned dormitory constructed of modified shipping containers March 13, 2021, in New Camp Brown, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The Quick Strike Team – a 12-person team, half of whom deployed from the 442d Civil Engineer Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. – arrived on the scene three minutes after the fire was reported and were awarded the Army Achievement Medal for their actions.
By Bo Joyner , Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command / Published June 04, 2021
A fire burns in an abandoned dormitory constructed of modified shipping containers March 13, 2021, in New Camp Brown, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The fire started when, as part of an exercise, a thermobaric grenade was tossed into the building.
Firefighters spray water into in an abandoned dormitory constructed of modified shipping containers March 13, 2021, in New Camp Brown, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The Quick Strike Team – a 12-person team, half of whom deployed from the 442d Civil Engineer Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. – arrived on the scene three minutes after the fire was reported and were awarded the Army Achievement Medal for their actions.
By Bo Joyner , Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command public affairs / Published June 04, 2021
Earlier this year, the Air Force Aid Society rolled out a new logo. This new logo represents an homage to a rich heritage strongly rooted in our connection to the U.S. Air Force, and a nod to our exciting future directions as the official charity serving and supporting a diverse, evolving Total Force. This is especially meaningful as we celebrate 75 years of Helping Airmen this year. The design choices represented in our new AFAS logo were purposeful and carry much symbolism and meaning. We’ve created this informative anatomy infographic to share the deeper meaning and connections within. (Courtesy graphic from AFAS)
Firefighters will tell you that every blaze they battle presents unique challenges and difficulties. But the one faced by a team of 12 deployed firefighters at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, in March was especially challenging.The deployed Quick Strike, News, features and commentaries about Air Force Reserve people, equipment and missions