April 10, 2018 Fort Villanow Happy 70th Birthday Air Force Reserve!! April 10, 2018 Fort Villanow Happy 70th Birthday Air Force Reserve!!The Air Force Reserve started April 14th, 1948 by the order of President Harry S. Truman. It was initially meant to be a 'Stand By' force to augment the Active Air Force in times of need. Fort Villanow