Business as usual

Col. James B. Finney, 911th Airlift Wing commander, briefs unit members during commander’s call held in Hangar 416 during the February Unit Training Assembly, Feb. 12, 2012. The purpose of the briefing was to inform unit members on the recent announcement of Force Structure changes within the Department of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/ Released)

Business as usual

Col. James B. Finney, 911th Airlift Wing commander, briefs unit members during commander’s call held in Hangar 416 during the February Unit Training Assembly, Feb. 12, 2012. The purpose of the briefing was to inform unit members on the recent announcement of Force Structure changes within the Department of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/ Released)

Fellowship at base chapel.

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Andy Tibus, left, leads the Christian bible study at the 911th Airlift Wing Chapel, Feb. 9, 2012. Military members and civilians are welcome to join this hour of fellowship which is held every Wednesday at 11 a.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)

Secure networking.

Civilian contractors from Fairfax, Va., troubleshoot the last installation procedures of the second generation encrypted wireless internet connection at the 911th Airlift Wing, Feb. 8, 2012. These networks provide secure networking architectures and solutions to the base which enable collaboration and connectivity in order to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve mission outcomes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)

Junior cadets ready for takeoff

Senior Airman Amy Mattia, loadmaster at the 758th Airlift Squadron, instructs loading procedures to Junior Reserve Officer Training Candidates, Jan. 20, 2011.The unit also offered the 50 cadets an opportunity to fly with them during an orientation flight aboard a C-130 aircraft. This flight gave the cadets a broader perspective of the 911th's flying mission, and gave them a brief familiarization of the aircraft itself. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/ Released)

Pittsburgh International Airport leadership educates group of local business, military leaders

Bradley D. Penrod, Executive Director of Pittsburgh International Airport, briefs civilian and military personnel during an Honorary Commanders Association event, Jan. 19, 2012. The HCA is comprised of members from the: Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce; 911th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve Command; 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard; and the 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Army Reserves.The program consists of several local military sponsored events throughout the year and one local business event. The focus of this event was to help local military members and local business leaders gain a greater perspective as to the complexity of operations at the Pittsburgh International Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)

And the trophy goes to...

Lt. Col. Brady Johnson,right, 911th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, receives a trophy from Col. James B. Finney, 911th Airlift Wing commander, Jan. 7 2012. Johnson received the trophy for succesfully winning the Civil Engineering Squadron intramural sports championship. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua J. Seybert/Released)

First signs of winter in Pittsburgh.

The 911th Transportation clear base roads after the first snow fall of the New Year, Jan. 4, 2012. The average cumulative snowfall for the winter season at the Pittsburgh Airport is around 40 inches. (US Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justyne Obeldobel/Released)

Meritorious Service Awarded.

Col. Daryl J. Hartman, 911th Airlift Wing Operations Group commander, awards Maj. Meredith Camilletti, 911th Airlift Wing Force Support Director, with the Meritorious Service Medal at 911th Airlift Wing, Dec. 21, 2011. Camilletti distinguished herself in the performance of meritorious service to the United States as Executive Officer, 301st Fighter Squadron, 44th Fighter Group, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/released)

Reflection of thanks

Capt. Thomas Fodi, 911th Airlift Wing Chaplain, expresses his thanks to the congregation of the Emmanuel Christian Church for their continued support during his deployment to Iraq, Dec. 4. Capt. Fodi, the associate minister of the church, wanted to show his appreciation for the church’s support by surprising church members during their Sunday service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Hehnly/released)

History in the making

Retired Senior Master Sergeant Henry Costello poses for a photo while working as a flight engineer in the cockpit of the C-124 Globemaster. Along with the C-124s, Costello also worked on C-46 Commandos, C-119 Flying Boxcars, C-123K Providers, and the C-130A Hercules during his time at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station. He worked as a crew chief, flight engineer, and hydraulic shop supervisor here before retiring in 1990. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

Monitoring the controls

Retired Senior Master Sergeant Henry Costello monitors controls in the cockpit of the C-124 Globemaster. The unit, then designated as the 911th Military Airlift Group, flew the C-124 from 1966 to 1972. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)