• Deployments affect families

    When Airmen deploy, it can affect not only the Airmen but their families as well. Senior Airman Michael Tucker has been married for 12 years when he deployed to Balad Air Base, Iraq, in May. "I missed my family. I missed being home," he said. "I have two kids; one is 11 and the other is five. I missed my eleven-year-olds birthday. That was

  • ASTS helps care for the wounded warriors in Iraq

    The air is cut by the continuous chopping of the helicopter blades, the deafening sound muffled through a tightly worn headset. Several soldiers open their eyes and realize they are no longer in the fight and that something must have gone wrong. One soldier shifts his weight in the litter and winces from the pain shooting up and down his leg. The
  • Lt. Col. Jennette Zmaeff accepts the guidon from Col. Frank Amodeo, 911th Operations Group Commander, symbolizing the assumption of command of the 911th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, during a ceremony held here January 10, 2009. Lt. Col. Zmaeff comes to the unit from the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Roberto Modelo)

    Assumption of Command

  • During the months of October and November, the 911th Airlift Wing airlifted a Carnegie Mellon University lunar robot for testing on the volcanic surface of Hilo, Hawaii. The consolidated lunar research project between Carnegie Mellon University of Pittsburgh and NASA is currently being tested for a 2025 lunar landing mission.

    Mission Possible

  • Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato cuts the ribbon with an Airport Ambassador, officially opening the new military comfort center located at Gate A4, during a ceremony held November 18.

    Airport opens new military comfort center

  • Energy awarness saves money during winter

    This year's Energy Awareness theme for the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station is: "Secure Today's Energy, Fuel Tomorrow's Mission". Every Airman needs to be aware of the energy they use, and do their part to conserve both at home and on the job. With winter already upon us, the following information below can be used to save

  • CMU, NASA Lunar Rover Initiative launches

    In support of a consolidated lunar research project between Carnegie Mellon University of Pittsburgh, and NASA, the 911th Airlift Wing was called to task to airlift this unique equipment during the months of October and November. A six-member team from Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Institute, Field Robotic Center, along with four pallets of scientific

  • Airport opens new military comfort center

    The Allegheny County Airport Authority and Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato officially opened the Military & Family Courtesy Center at Pittsburgh International Airport during a ceremony held at the airport November 18. This new customer service program for members of the military and their families is part of the volunteer AirportAmbassadors

  • Memory honored with street sign dedication

    The 911th Airlift Wing cannot operate without the dedication of its many military and civilian personnel who keep the wing's mission going. That devotion to duty was personified by Master Sgt. Robert J. D'Amico, a former standard and evaluation loadmaster with the 758th Airlift Squadron, 911th AW, who was remembered in a dedication, held during the
  • PITTSBURGH IAP-ARS -- Cub Scouts from Pack 202 present their traditional two-fingered salute as the base flag is lowered here Nov. 1. The boys took part in the flag retreat ceremony that was conducted by members of the 911th Airlift Wing. The Cub Scouts is part of the world-wide Scouting movement and is for boys age 8-10. Like the Air Force, Scouting promotes moral fortitude, physical fitness and mental awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ian Carrier)

    Flag Retreat Ceremony

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