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  • Rolling

    Military members from the 911th Maintenance Squadron place rollers in the floor of an Air Force Active Duty C-130H2 Hercules cargo compartment, April 23, 2012, in support of the isochronal inspection being performed here. Cargo rollers allow for fast and easy handling of cargo pallets, but can be

  • Sister services train together

    Air Force Reservists at the 911th Airlift Wing may have noticed military members with rank insignia not particularly common to the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station during the April unit training assembly. Those men and women wearing the rank of seaman and petty officer on their

  • Logistics Readiness Squadron receives new commander

    The 911th Logistics Readiness Squadron reins of control shifted during a change of command ceremony, April 15.Lt. Col. Todd McCrann, the 911th LRS commander for the past five years, relinquished his command to Maj. Tanaka Dunn. "Maj. Dunn needs no introduction," said Col. Patrick S. Ryan, 911th

  • K-9 screens secret service vehicles

    An Allegheny County Police officer and his working dog, a Belgian Malinois Shepherd, carefully screen a vehicle for the possible detection of explosives, April 17, 2012. This particular vehicle was part of Michelle Obama's secret service and used to provide security during her visit to Pittsburgh.

  • 911th welcomes first lady

    Col. Daryl Hartman, 911th Airlift Wing Operations Group commander, welcomes first lady Michelle Obama on her visit to the base, April 17, 2012. On the flight line, Mrs. Obama also shook hands with Senior Airman Dominic Mash, attached to the 911th Security Forces Squadron, and his family. Mash

  • First lady visits 911th Airlift Wing

    First lady Michelle Obama smiles while walking down the stair truck before she meets the 911th welcoming party, April 17, 2012. Mrs. Obama personally greeted more than 20 military and family members from the 911th Airlift Wing and the neighboring 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National

  • Flying out at sunrise

    Capt. Scott Cook, a C-130 pilot attached to the 758th Airlift Squadron at the 911th Airlift Wing, walks onto the flightline toward a C-130 Hercules at early sunrise, April 14, 2012. Approximately 40 Airmen are departing for the last cycle of a two week mission in support of `Coronet Oak' operations

  • Singing for the cause

    Chris Daughtry performs in front of a large crowd at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, Pa, April 5, 2012. Daughtry's show, also known as the "Get1Now: Refer a Friend Tour," supports the U.S. Air Force Reserve with the Get1Now program. This program, initiated by the Air Force Reserve, is a program

  • Caribbean climate offers cargo unit unique challenges, experience

    What began 33 years ago under the mission name 'Volant Oak' has evolved into the Air Force's longest running continuous operation, now known as 'Coronet Oak.' Its mission name may have changed along the way, but the core of this operation has remained the same. As directed by Air Force South, the

  • Excess baggage

    Senior Master Sgt. Archie Branton, 758th Loadmaster Superintendent, secures the top cargo netting Apr. 13, 2012 after he and several other loadmasters built the baggage pallet in preparation for the 'Coronet Oak' redeployment. Loadmasters traditionally make a friendly wager on the weight of the

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