U.S. Air Force Reserve

Lieutenant Colonel Michael Minamyer’s journey in the Air Force Reserve is anything but typical. He started as an A-10 Crew Chief, became a B-52 Weapons Systems Officer and now serves as commander of the 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. That path from enlisted Maintainer to aircrew to commander gives him a rare edge: the ability to bridge the gap between those who fly and those who keep aircraft mission-ready. After recently completing advanced maintenance leadership training, he continues to invest in what matters most: developing Reserve Airmen and strengthening readiness. His story is a reminder that in the Air Force Reserve, your path isn’t fixed. It evolves with you. And it can take you further than you ever imagined.

Leadership isn’t something you have to learn over time, but something you can train for right now. Recently, the 446th Airlift Wing stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, hosted a two-day TRIAD workshop where commanders, senior enlisted leaders and first sergeants in the Air Force Reserve trained side by side to get better at leading others and solving problems. They learned: 🧠 How to lead by understanding their own style, strengths and blind spots 🤝 How to lead others through coaching, communication and connecting with people 💡 How to innovate, problem-solve and turn ideas into action 🏗 How to build strong teams by creating environments that take care of their people These are the types of skills that don’t stay on base. They also show up in your civilian life, in meetings, in job interviews and as you progress through your career.

Flying high in support of all who braved the frontlines for our freedom. We honor them every day, but especially on Memorial Day.

Care without limits. Mission with purpose. During the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 mission, Airmen in the Air Force Reserve partnered with local providers in Suriname to expand access to care, strengthen relationships and sharpen their readiness. For Major Kelsey Geiger, a dentist with the 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, the mission meant stepping outside her everyday focus on prevention and into providing immediate relief, including treating pain and infections in a resource-limited environment. That shift builds something critical: the ability to adapt and deliver care anytime, anywhere. “Even if it’s just helping with an infection or giving them education they can carry with them, it makes a difference,” she said. From local communities to global missions, Reserve Airmen are making an impact where it matters most.

Your future doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. You can build it on your terms, one step at a time. Whether you’re exploring career options, looking for something more or just curious about serving, there’s a path in the Air Force Reserve that can fit your life, not the other way around. See what’s possible when you find your recruiter: http://spr.ly/6048B8664q

The Air Force Reserve is more than a backup, it's a force advantage. We deliver combat-ready capability at speed and scale by combining military excellence with unmatched civilian-sector expertise, providing accessible, integrated, operational power every day. 

Strong families build mission-ready Reserve Airmen. At the 452nd Force Support Squadron, readiness goes beyond the uniform. Through the Military and Family Readiness Program, Reserve Airmen and their families have access to resources that strengthen resilience, stability and everyday life. Technical Sergeant Aracely Beadsley, one of the newest members of the team, has already seen the impact. From connecting families with essential needs like diapers and formula to guiding them through the challenges of military life, her work helps ensure no one is navigating it alone. “Helping the families is what I love most about this position,” she shared. Because when families are supported, Airmen in the Air Force Reserve can stay focused on being ready to serve anytime, anywhere.

Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez, command chief of the Air Force Reserve Command, returned to the communities and institutions that shaped their military careers to meet with the current and potential next generation of Airmen. Healy, a University of Connecticut and Windsor High School alumnus, visited the very institutions where his 37-year military journey began. While Nuñez, who grew up in Brooklyn and came of age through JROTC and ROTC programs, reconnected with the youth organizations that set him on his path. During their three-day Connecticut tour, they commissioned new officers, spoke with cadets, played basketball with youth at non-profits, and they displayed something important: service is achievable, and character matters more than circumstances. Read the complete story here: https://lnkd.in/eP9e6hmB

Earlier in the week, Reserve Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing answered the call when an emergency distress signal came in off the Florida coast. Already airborne on a training mission, the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter crew immediately transitioned to a real-world rescue operation. The result: 11 survivors safely recovered from a downed civilian aircraft approximately 80 miles east of Melbourne, Florida. Working alongside the U.S. Coast Guard and interagency partners, this rescue demonstrates the readiness and professionalism of our Reserve force and exemplifies how we provide the #ReserveAdvantage. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eDN_XdAK