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June 28, 2011
SWOT Analysis, Managing time more effectively

Twelve-members from various organizations around the 911th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve Command, participate in an Air Force Smart Operations (AFSO) event, June 21-23, 2011. The overall group was broken down into two, six-member teams. Here, one of the team performs a Strengths, Weaknesses,
June 20, 2011
Yellow Ribbon event

Senior Master Sgt. Diane Douty (seated left), 911th Airlift Wing drug demand reduction specialist, verifies members' eligibility for enrollment in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, otherwise known as DEERS, during the Yellow Ribbon pre/post-deployment event held June 11-12 in
June 14, 2011
911th AES performs readiness training

Capt. Marlo Wagner, 911th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, hangs medical boxes in a C-130 in order to make room for simulated patients during an aeromedical readiness training mission, June 5. The 911th AES performs training missions on a regular basis to ensure mission and deployment readiness.
June 7, 2011
Aircraft Generation Exercise

Numerous 911th Airlift Wing members took part in the aircraft generation exercise during the June Unit Training Assembly. The annual exercise ensures base aircraft can be ready for deployment on short notice."Our job is to generate the aircraft. We need to be ready for wartime missions," said Capt.
May 31, 2011
911th Airlift Wing hits homerun at Washington Wild Things anniversary celebration

Members of the 911th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve Command, came to play as the unit helped the Washington Wild Things, May 29, 2011 celebrate its' 10-year anniversary. Part of the event included a first-pitch by Col. Bryan Bly, vice commander, and first-catch by Chief Master Sgt. Brian Zator,
May 31, 2011
West Point educates civic leaders during tour

The 2011 Honorary Commander's Association program members and HCA alumni, along with personnel from the 911th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve Command; 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard; and 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command participate in a civic leader tour of West
May 24, 2011
911TH Airlift Wing pre-deployment exercise

The 911th Airlift Wing held a pre-deployment exercise during the May Unit Training Assembly. The annual exercise, which took place both days of the UTA, involved the pre-deployment processes of both personnel and cargo."The exercises are in place to identify problems and trends," said Master Sgt.
May 17, 2011
NCO's graduate leadership course

Twenty-five Airmen from 13 squadrons of the 911th Airlift Wing participated in the Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Development Course (NCOLDC) May 2-13. The course, run by Central Texas College (CTC), addressed leadership issues specifically faced by Air Force Reservists. The two week course
May 10, 2011
Keeping our aircraft safe

Members of the 911th Airlift Wing participated in a "FOD walk" on May 10, 2011. FOD, which stands for Foreign Object Debris, can come in many shapes and sizes to include pebbles, bolts, pieces of sheet metal, plastic, and anything that could potentially harm an aircraft. "FOD walks" are an essential
May 3, 2011
911th Airlift Wing celebrates 16th annual tree planting ceremony

From left, Darren Mayfield, Manager of 911th Club Cargo Bay; Senior Airman Keely Bunting, Equipment Management, 911th Logistics Readiness Squadron; Col. Daryl Hartman, 911th Operations Group commander; and Lt. Col. Patrick Ryan, 911th Mission Support Group commander, finish planting a tree during