Political Quotes

“Saturday marks the 70th anniversary of the Air Force Reserve. Since President Harry S. Truman called for the formation of the Air Force Reserve in 1948, it has been a critical part of our Nation's defense. Its mission is to provide combat-ready forces to fly, fight, and win. Operating in various locations around the world, the Air Force Reserve has evolved from a ``stand by'' force for emergencies into a major command of the Active Duty Air Force. The Air Force Reserve currently performs about 20 percent of the work of the Air Force, including traditional flying missions and other more specialized missions, such as weather reconnaissance, modular aerial firefighting, and personnel recovery. The Air Force Reserve is part of every Air Force core mission function and performs the same missions as the Active Duty partners. On Saturday, we will remember where the Air Force Reserve has been, where it is now, and where it is going. Great men and women have sacrificed to give all Americans a better tomorrow. On Saturday, we honor their legacy. Happy birthday to the Air Force Reserve. ____________________”