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News Stories

  • Youth enjoys being pilot for a day

    There was a new officer on the flight line at the 911th Airlift Wing on Tuesday, June 27, 2017; Honorary 2nd Lieutenant Samuel Olsavsky was sworn in as the base’s newest pilot for a day.Samuel, 15, was nominated by the staff at Allegheny Health Network for the Pilot for a Day program after he

  • Reserve Citizen Airman reaches for the stars

    NASA announced June 7, that Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Robert “Farmer” Hines Jr., 84th Test and Evaluation Squadron test pilot at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is part of the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class.

  • Take a load off, Archie

    Since Operation Desert Shield became Operation Desert Storm on January 16, 1991, the 758th Airlift Squadron has participated in 11 deployments. While the squadron will go on to participate in many more deployments over the years to come something will be distinctly different about them; they’ll be

  • Highest enlisted rank achieved

    Senior Master Sgt. John Lee, Civil Engineer Manager with the 911th Civil Engineer Squadron, was promoted to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant June 4, 2017, at the 911th Airlift Wing. "I just want to thank God, my family, all my mentors I've had coming up through the ranks, and all of my friends

  • Defenders gain new commander

    Major Jason Price assumed command of the 911th Security Forces Squadron in a ceremony held at the 911th Airlift Wing’s Community Activity Center June 3, 2017.Prior to his new position at Pittsburgh ARS, Maj Price was stationed at the Pentagon where he was assigned to the Headquarters Air Force Staff

  • FM team recognized by Pittsburgh Federal Executive Board

    Members of the 911th Airlift Wing Financial Management Office were nominated for awards in the 2017 Excellence in Government Awards Program. The awards ceremony took place May 26, 2017, at the Westin Convention Center Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa. The annual ceremony, held by the Pittsburgh Federal

  • Watching wings over Pittsburgh

    Spectators watch an aerial performance at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pa., during the 2017 Wings Over Pittsburgh Open House/ Airshow. The 2017 show marked the return of Wings Over Pittsburgh after a 6 year hiatus. 

  • Senate confirms Wilson as Air Force Secretary

    Heather Wilson will be the next secretary of the Air Force, following her confirmation by the Senate May 8, 2017.Wilson, who is stepping down from her position as the president of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology to take the post, is expected to be sworn in within a week."We live in a

  • Outstanding service recognized

    2nd Lt. Joshua Rager, financial management officer with the 911th Financial Management Office, Tech. Sgt. Chalcea Maggs, medical technician with the 911th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Tech. Sgt. David Shankle, quality assurance inspector with the 911th Maintenance Group, and Staff Sgt. Christian

  • Enjoying a day at the show

    Visitors enjoy a day at the 2017 Wings Over Pittsburgh Open House/ Airshow at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pa., May 14, 2017. The 2017 show marked the return of Wings Over Pittsburgh after a 6 year hiatus. (U.S. Air Force photo be Senior Airman Beth Kobily)

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