• Why We Do What We Do

    "Being deployed helps you realize how you fit into the scheme of everything," said Tech. Sgt. Clark Elwarner, a crew chief with the 911th Maintenance Squadron. "It helps you see how your job impacts other people." Tech. Sgt. Elwarner has been in the Air Force Reserve 13 years. When he deployed in July 2008 to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, he was going
  • Col. Gordon Elwell, 911th Airlift Wing Commander and Lt. Col. Mona Ternus, 911th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Commander, 911th AW cut a ribbon to commemorate the opening of the Medical Treatment Facility Annex. Groundbreaking for the annex started in May 2007 and the first occupants setup shop in October 2008.

    Medical Treatment Facility Annex Grand Opening

  • Mission Support Group deploys more than 700 Airman in 2008

    With six squadrons, five functional units, two contractors, one flight and a partridge in a pear tree, the 911th Airlift Wing Mission Support Group is home to more than 700 people, which is half of the overall base population. Because there are so many different squadrons and functional units, the positions within the MSG vary greatly. One job

  • 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
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