Air show visit makes veteran's wish come true

All William Brooks wanted was a window with a view that would allow him to see planes flying.That was his only request before he moved into Kindred Hospital, a long-term care facility in Pittsburgh off of Stubenville Pike.The Vietnam War veteran got his wish when he was given a room on the top floor

From Lockheed intern to Wing Commander: A career in flight concludes in a familiar C-130

Sometimes events that happen inlife are just meant to be. There is noexplanation, some would call it fate, andhopefully things work out for the best.For Col. Gordon H. Elwell Jr., 911thAirlift Wing commander, it couldn't haveturned out better.The Colonel took his final C-130 flightSept. 10, but his

Spectators Watch Planes Perform at Air Show

PITTSBURGH IAP/ARS, 12 Sep 10 - Spectators of the 2010 Wings Over Pittsburgh Airshow stop to watch as planes perform above them. (US Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Jamie Perry)

Thuderbird Team Member Autographs a Hat for a Child

Lt Col Derek Routt of the US Air Force Thunderbird Team autographs a hat for a child attending the 2010 Wings Over Pittsburgh Airshow. (US Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Joshua Seybert)

Record Setting Crowd at Wings Over Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH IAP/ARS, 12 Sep 10 - An estimated 300,000 people attended the 2010 Wings Over Pittsburgh Airshow in total setting a new record for Pittsburgh IAP/ARS. (US Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Josh Seybert)

Workers of the VIP Tents for the 2010 Wings Over Pittsburgh Airshow pose for a group photo

Workers of the VIP Tents for the 2010 Wings Over Pittsburgh Airshow pose for a group photo.

911th Change Of Command

Staff Assistance Visit helps uphold standards

Staff Assistance Visit team members from 22nd Air Force are scheduled to visit the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station during the August Unit Training Assembly. Approximately 90 SAV team members are coming to the 911th Airlift Wing to help prepare the wing for the compliance

Air Force trims fat on old fitness program with new stricter standards

Recently the Air Force committed to delivering a more fit to fight force, by revamping their physical fitness program. The program's main focus is for Airmen to maintain peak combat readiness throughout the entire year. The new program will consist of changes being made to the standards of the

Family Day Picnic

A 911th Airlift Wing dependent looks over the edge of a terrarium at a lizard during the family day picnic, July 11. The picnic offered a chance for family members of 911 AW Airmen to see the base while taking part in various activities such as; the dunk tank, petting zoo and pony rides.