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  • Air Force transitions to a single combat uniform

    Air Force leaders announced the service will move to a single combat utility uniform, adopting the Operational Camouflage Pattern, or OCP, already in use by the Army and Airmen in combat zones and in certain jobs across the Air Force.

  • Behind the scenes: Last Pittsburgh C-130 airdrop

    On a blustery, snowy April afternoon, members of the 32nd Aerial Port Squadron and 758th Operations Squadron observed another milestone in the 911th Airlift Wing’s transition from the C-130 Hercules to the C-17 Globemaster III.  Chief Master Sgt. Robert Steckmeyer and Master Sgts. Tom McEachern and

  • Airman of the Year: First sergeant earns top honor

    A 911th Airlift Wing first sergeant was recently recognized as the best in the Air Force Reserve CommandMaster Sgt. Tammanica Muse, the 911th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, won the First Sergeant category in Airman of the Year competition. She said she was both surprised and honored to be

  • Something new under the sun

    Members from the 911th Airlift Wing attended a solar power seminar May 3, 2018, as part of the 911th AW’s belated Earth Day celebrations. Sharon Pillar, a consultant advocate for solar energy and sustainable communities, spoke to the members about solar energy in Pennsylvania.  During the seminar

  • OJSS chief visits base, teaches bullet writing classes

    Bullet writing is the cornerstone of how the Air Force measures the performance of its Airmen. Perfecting the short action;impact;result statements however, can be quite challenging. The 911th Airlift Wing welcomed a special guest to host a class on the subject, and help its supervisors practice

  • 911th SFS participates in grenade launcher training

    Members of the 911th Security Forces Squadron participate in M203 grenade launcher trainig in Burgettstown, Pa., April 8, 2018. The M203 is a single shot 40mm grenade launcher designed to attach to an M-4 Weapon system. 

  • 911 AW reassigned to 4 AF, takes on new mission

    A ceremony marking a significant milestone in the 911th Airlift Wing’s history was held at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, April 6, 2018. The Numbered Air Force reassignment ceremony signified the 911th AW’s transition from the 22nd Air Force to the 4th Air Force and the

  • Col. Strawbridge assumes command of 911th AW

    Col. Douglas N. Strawbridge took the helm of the 911th Airlift Wing during an assumption of command ceremony here, April 6, 2018. Strawbridge, formerly the vice commander of the wing, will lead the 911th AW through a period of change as it converts its mission capabilities from the C-130 Hercules

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