• Training for the fight

    Members of the 911th Airlift Wing Security Forces Squadron perform a dismounted patrol as part of an integrated base defense core competency training mission at the firing range in Clinton, Pa., Aug. 9, 2012. The training mission, which also consisted of land navigation, defensive fighting

  • National Immunizations Awareness Month

    The month of August is recognized as National Immunizations Awareness month due to the start of the new school year across America, which makes this the perfect time for Airmen and their families to ensure their immunizations are up to date. Children less than six years old need a series of shots to

  • Giving your all

    Capt. Tina M. Hannasch, Operations Support Squadron executive officer, reenlists Tech. Sgt. Aazita Afshari for an additional six years in front of a 911th Airlift Wing C-130 Hercules on the Pittsburgh International Airport flightline, Aug. 7, 2012. Afshari continues her traditional reservist duties

  • Inspecting the Hercules

    Airman 1st Class Alex Garrett, 911th Maintenance Squadron structural maintenance technician, performs a post-flight inspection on a C-130 Hercules here, Aug. 2, 2012. During normal post-flight inspections, structural maintenance technicians check for discrepancies such as cracks and normal wear and

  • Can you hear me now

    Senior Airman Scott Shay, Aeromedical Staging Squadron hearing conservation program manager, runs a routine audiogram on Tech. Sgt. Brad Kleinert, Aeromedical Staging Squadron mental health technician, to check proper running order of the machine, at the 911th Airlift Wing, July 31, 2012. The

  • Hydro fluid drain

    Staff Sgt. Brian Connelly, 911th Airlift Wing maintenance squadron aerospace propulsion mechanic, drains hydraulic fluid from the dome of a C-130 Hercules' T56-15 engine before replacing the domes seals, here, July 31, 2012. The engine dome controls the pitch of the engine propeller blades which

  • Lacing up for the day

    Staff Sgt. Brian Barnes, 911th Airlift Wing cyber operations specialist, laces up his boot after going through a security checkpoint at the Pittsburgh International Airport, August 2, 2012. Barnes is deploying to an undisclosed location in southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

  • ISO inspection

    Tech. Sgt. Richard Witherite, a 911th Airlift Wing Maintenance Squadron isochronal inspection aircraft mechanic, inspects the nose landing gear actuator's aft plunger for fluorescent paint, here, July 31, 2012. When visible, the fluorescent paint shows the flight crew that the landing gear is down

  • Jack setup

    Senior Airman Bill McKenzie, a 911th Airlift Wing maintenance squadron aircraft ground equipment technician, secures a wheel to a brand new B-4A 30-ton jack, which will be used to help maintainers work on aircraft, here, July 31, 2012. In order for maintainers to repair some areas of the C-130

  • Trained and ready

    Master Sgt. Jonathan D. Ballinger, a GS-09-2210 Information Technology Specialist (Network Services) for the 911th Airlift Wing during the week, practices on a switches and routers board to strengthen his configuration skills, July 30, 2012. Part of this civilian career field entails activating and

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