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  • Hot Diggity Dog Day celebrates wing accomplishments, resiliency

    Hawaiian shirts and grilled hot dogs were the theme for Hot Diggity Dog Day, a two-hour appreciation lunch, held here Sept. 26 for Freedom Wing reservists, Air Reserve Technicians, and civilian personnel. Attendees feasted over a complimentary barbeque lunch hosted by 514th Air Mobility Wing

  • Understanding aeromedical team's critical medical mission

    Imagine yourself in a crowded hospital room. The air is filled with the sound of alarms and staff members shouting orders. Doctors and nurses are tending to severely injured patients at their bedside as a respiratory therapist is caring for a ventilated patient. No, this isn't an emergency

  • New changes to tuition assistance program begin Oct. 1

    Air Force Reserve Command will implement a new tuition assistance payment process Oct. 1 that will eliminate up-front fees reservists pay for classes by enabling tuition payments to go directly to a university or college. "This new TA process will be a huge relief for our members," said Col. Heather

  • Running with McGuire's dog whisperer

    As the van rounded the corner into the vacant parking lot, five eager heads peered through the crack of its windows revealing large gaping eyes, the silhouette of wagging tails and a hyper-awareness of what was to come.When the door glided open, frantic paws paced the van floor never exceeding the

  • Golf tournament preserves legacy, awards deserving Airmen scholarships

    Freedom Wing members and distinguished guests strapped on their golf shoes to support the 11th annual Senior Airman Kevin L. White Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament held Aug. 23 at the Falcon Creek Golf Course.115 people dressed in their finest sports apparel gathered to honor the memory of

  • First-class pilot first in class, wins top award for research

    Taking a moment to contemplate the question, Maj. Brian Alexander bowed his head to carefully formulate an answer to a question he may or may not have been brooding over since he received the news. "I can't tell you why I was selected," said Alexander, 78th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender

  • Freedom Wing recognizes outstanding Airmen

    Please congratulate the following individuals on their selection as 514th Air Mobility Wing Outstanding Airmen of the 3rd Quarter:Airman CategorySenior Airman Matthew Varela, 514th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronNoncommissioned officer categoryStaff Sgt. Lisa Kennedy, 514th Aerospace Medicine

  • Freedom Wing awarded 2012 Air Force Outstanding Unit award

    Congratulations are in order for members of the Freedom Wing as the wing was one of only 14 Air Force Reserve wings recognized for meritorious service as a recipient of the 2012 Air Force Outstanding Unit award.The recognition is given by the Secretary of the Air Force to units that have

  • Honorary Commanders program inducts local community leaders

    Several key members from the local community participated in the Honorary Commanders' program held here Aug. 20. Inductees will serve a year-long tenure working in conjunction with 514th Air Mobility Wing commanders to support the missions, policies and programs of the Air Force Reserve. The

  • Let's Ride: Lessons for riding motorcycles

    When asked to write an article for the Freedom Flyer, my mind immediately went through all the possible things I could write about. I have settled on my passion, motorcycle riding. Summer is here, those with bikes are riding and those without bikes are often shaking their heads at some of the stupid