19 Dec 2008

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

18 Dec 2008

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

18 Dec 2008

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

18 Dec 2008

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

18 Dec 2008

Flag Retreat Ceremony

9 Dec 2008

Memory honored with street sign dedication

1 Dec 2008

Citadel graduate assumes command of 911th Mission Support Group

26 Nov 2008

Sesame Street deploys Muppets on a new mission – program’s message focuses on children of deployed military parents

Since September 11, 2001, many children of military families have had to watch their mommies and daddies leave home for months at a time in support of the war on terrorism. Many of them too young to realize what war means or the toll such deployments can have on a family and their young lives. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind

26 Nov 2008

Pittsburgh International Airport opens Military and Family Courtesy Center for traveling troops

In November, the Pittsburgh International Airport Ambassadors will hold a grand opening ceremony for the Airport's Military and Family Courtesy Center. This new center, located just past Gate A4, will provide a private area for members of the military to relax before leaving on their next flight. The center will provide work stations, a spot to

24 Nov 2008

Metal, structural technicians keep Hurks airborne