Senior Airman Mike Byerwalters directs Tech. Sgt. Ray Boyea as they unload cargo from an aircraft at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. Both are logisticians from the Air National Guard's 109th Aerial Port Flight, Stratton ANG Base, N.Y. Guardsmen from the 109th, along with Reservists from the 67th Aerial Port Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, are responsible for moving between 50 and 100 tons of equipment and supplies a day at Bagram as members of the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron. Click here for related story. (Master Sgt. Andrew Gates)

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Fit to Fight Program pushes Reservists to pursue healthier lifestyle A Vision for the Future Doctor brings eye exams, education to Thailand Quick Return Reservists help speed up C-5 maintenance process Carrying the Load Reservists, Guardsmen make sure Afghan outpost stays supplied FalconView IMAs introduce academy cadets to mission-planning process True Blue Command takes hard-hitting new approach to eliminating substance abuse All in the Family The Reserve's first woman B-52 pilot comes from a long line of bomber drivers Home at Last Pilot laid to rest 37 years after his death Can't Get Enough Air Force keeps pulling Homestead cargo specialist back in Paratroopers make final jump from C-141 aircraft Reserve hiring maintainers for Fighter Associate Program

Front cover: Staff Sgt. Georgette Watson, a crew chief assigned to the 19th Maintenance Squadron, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., examines a C-5 as part of an isochronal inspection. Reservists assigned to the 19th are helping streamline the C-5 maintenance process so the Galaxies can be returned to their units faster. Click here for related story. (Tech. Sgt. Chance C. Babin)

Back cover: Reservists can earn their Federal Aviation Administration airframe and powerplant certification through a new Department of Defense-approved program.

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