911th stands up first health and wellness center in AFRC

Anyone who has set foot on an active duty base has been to or heard of a Health and Wellness Center. Traditionally they are part of the fitness center where trained staffs are available to assist Airman with health and wellness related issues. Reservists have enjoyed access to a HAWC on co-located

Employer Appreciation Day touches down

Expectations from various directions often occupy the mind of the typical reservist. With family, work and drill it is easy to become frazzled from so many unyielding forces demanding attention. The 911th Airlift Wing understands these external commitments and during the November Unit Training

Mission Support Group changes command

Lt. Col. Michael J. McCully, a 1984 California State University graduate, assumed command of the 911th Airlift Wing Mission Support Group Nov. 4 at hangar 416, as Col. Randal L. Bright, 911th Airlift Wing commander, hosted the event. Col. Patricia S. Blassie, who had served as the MSG

Payne selected as new wing command chief

After going through a uniform change almost 18 months ago Chief Master Sgt. John E. Payne is making one more trip to the cleaners where his newly sewn on chief master sergeant stripes will welcome the addition of the Command Chief insignia. After 22 years Chief Payne says he is looking

Honorary Commander's Association Class of 2006 wraps up in South Carolina

Recently, the Honorary Commander's Association embarked on a two-day trip to South Carolina sponsored by the 911th Airlift Wing and 99th Regional Readiness Command. The trip's intent was to showcase the Air Force and Army's assets in the state by visiting Charleston Air Force Base and Fort

Putting some Perks back in the Burgh

A combination ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony were held June 3, at the 911th Airlift Wing in Pittsburgh, for the new “Perksburgh Café,” a quaint little place many Reservists would say appeals to the senses. As you walk into the freshly-painted, contemporary looking café the first thing

911th Gets New Perks!

Earth Day Coming Up Roses

The 911th Airlift Wing commemorated its 11th annual Earth Day festivities April 25. The day began with a presentation on Green Buildings and Energy Conservation given by Indigo Raffel, the Education Coordinator from Conservation Consultants, Inc., located on the Southside of Pittsburgh. The base

911th medical units unite for training

       Typically, the 911th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS) and 911th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES) perform exercises in their separate and unique squadrons. Most recently though, they decided to unite in their efforts and engage in a mass casualty patient movement exercise.       

32nd deploys to Manas, Kyrgyzstan

       The 32nd Aerial Port Squadron deployed 21 Airmen to Manas, Kyrgyzstan in early January. This deployment is unique because Manas is one of four locations chosen by the 22nd Air Force, as opposed to a location being assigned to the squadron. Most deployments, Airmen don’t have a choice in where