Long Ranger Roundup: February in Photos

A legacy of hard work and selfless service

It was sports day at a high school in Jamaica when a helicopter landed on the soccer field. Rotators still spinning, schoolmates ran towards the action.As a clean-shaven man with a towering presence shut down the engine and jumped out of the aircraft to stop the children from getting too close to

Far from Home: Global Vikings deploy to European Theater in support of Allies

Aircrew and maintainers of the 934th Airlift Wing deployed to the EUCOM area of responsibility on Feb. 16, 2022. The Airmen were mobilized to satisfy a short-notice deployment as part of prudent steps the United States is taking to heighten the readiness of its forces at home and abroad so they are

Remembering the Candy Bomber

Starting his career in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942, Halvorsen served as a pilot until his retirement in 1974, after accumulating more than 8,000 flying hours and 31 years of military service. He was also known as the "Candy Bomber."

307th Bomb Wing implements alternative fitness test

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, Louisiana— The first alternate PT assessment for the 307th Bomb Wing was scored Feb. 6 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.The changes to the assessment reflect the Air Force’s effort to assess Airmen’s fitness more effectively.“We are moving away from a

Air Force announces officer performance report static closeout dates, beginning October 2022

Transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official, OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains.

Decreasing injuries is the goal

What is safety? Safety is the state of being safe or not being dangerous or harmful; freedom from harm or danger or a safe place according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary and the Oxford dictionary gives its definition as the state of being safe and protected from danger or harm.

AFRC introduces first Civilian Force Development e-book

The Air Force Reserve Command introduces its first Civilian Force Development e-book which has been created to share pertinent information in support of our civilian workforce. The content also applies to personnel on Active Guard and Reserve, Air Reserve Technician and Traditional Reserve status

Command post excellence

Two Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the Barksdale Air Force Base command post, distinguished themselves when they were awarded Air Force Reserve Command and Control (C2) Operations’ annual awards recently.Lt. Col. Keith Gibbs was awarded the first ever AFRC C2 Operations Manager of the Year

307th Bomb Wing announces February enlisted promotions

The 307th Bomb Wing is pleased to announce the following enlisted promotions to the rank indicated, effective Feb. 1, 2022. Master Sgt. Christopher RabbStaff Sgt. Jayden AdairStaff Sgt. Brandon BarrStaff Sgt. Danca DevilleStaff Sgt. Zachary JordanStaff Sgt. Anfernee MorganStaff Sgt. Arni SernalStaff