Water survival instruction enchances aircrew survivability

PITTSBURGH IAP ARS, Pa. -- Master Sgt. Jaime Carter struggles to get onto a one-man life raft during Water Survival Training at Settler's Cabin Wave Pond.  The base holds this training every two years. Sergeant Carter is a loadmaster with the 758th Airlift Squadron. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Pryor)

911th Airlift Wing Community Day

Civilian employees, Hugh Montgomery (left) and Ron Piche (right) are pulled in for a photo by their new friend, unit members on the field at PNC Park during a pregame mass enlistment ceremony Pirates mascot, Jolly Roger.

City of Champions

The 911th Airlift Wing softball team clinched the 2009 Army Corps of Engineers Softball League championship, August 17, 2009 by crushing McCormick with a final score of 11-3 on their home field here. The team dominated throughout the season with a regular season record of 18-2, and a record of 6-1

911th Airlift Community Day

City of Champions

An Airman’s complete guide for what to pack for the Operational Readiness Exercise

Pack it up and move out! Just days from the ORE in Gulfport, MS, the time is now to begin packing up essential gear and supplies to ensure success throughout the exercise. ORE Packing List: · Gas Mask · Gas Mask Carrier · Mask Waterproof Bag · Filter · JS List training Chem. Suit · Insert, Gloves ·

Base Honor Guard member receives prestigious award for outstanding service to AFRC

The Air Force Reserve Command's Ceremonial Guardsman of the Year for 2008 was recently awarded to Tech. Sgt. Timothy P. Crane. "It [the award] came as a big surprise," said Tech. Sgt. Crane. "I feel very honored to receive such an award," he said. As the Ceremonial Flight Sergeant for the 911th

Wing to streamline programs

Many Air Force Reserve programs will soon be changing to be more efficient, cost effective, and to help give Airmen a better ability to complete tasks. A new Air Force wide program has been put into place to help achieve these goals; Air Force Smart Operations 21st Century. AFSO21 Consists of

Combined Federal Campaign kicks off

Welcome to the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign! Over the years many of you have been solicited and have chosen to participate in the CFC and we thank you for your support. A number of you are new to the federal workforce and this may well be your first experience with the CFC. Either way, the CFC

Pittsburgh Pirates welcome the Wing for 911th Community Day

A photo finish of Pierogies racing Presidents isn't something seen every day, however, this was just one of the many highlights unit members saw during the 911th's Community Day at PNC Park, held Aug. 10 when the Pittsburgh Pirates squared off against the Washington Nationals. Game time was slated