• 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

  • Pulling their weight

    Tech. Sgt. Rich Newhouse, 758th Loadmaster secures cargo straps alongside Senior Airman Dean Scalise Apr. 13, 2012. A cargo pallet was built early in the morning as part of the unit's redeployment activities. The current crew expects to end their 'Coronet Oak' rotation Apr. 14, 2012, when they are

  • Resume workshops

    Alvin L. Dennis, a retired U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt., instructs military and civilian personnel on how to correctly write and submit a federal resume, April 12, 2012. Dennis works as a civilian human resources manager at Wright- Patterson Air Force Base's Airman and Family Readiness office, but also

  • Organized and sealed

    Tech. Sgt. Cindy Baum, a 911th OSS Flight Equipment Technician, goes over a 30-day aircraft equipment inspection April 9, 2012. The 30-day equipment inventory was performed in conjunction with an early morning preflight inspection prior to the sealing of the aircraft in order for it to be placed in

  • Easter weekend in Puerto Rico

    Tech. Sgt. Matt Reusser, a 911th Airlift Wing crew chief, powers down aircraft communications just before sealing the 'alert bird' on April 9, 2012, in support of 'Coronet Oak' operations based in Puerto Rico. Reusser has served on nine different 'Coronet Oak' rotations throughout his career. He and

  • Airman covers Congressman

    Airman 1st Class Justyne Obeldobel, a 911th Airlift Wing Public Affairs photographer, presents a U.S. Air Force Reserve cap from the base Recruiting Office to Rep. Tim Murphy, April 5, 2012. Rep. Murphy, R-PA 18, accompanied Rep. Bill Shuster, R-PA 9, in a brief tour of the 911th Airlift Wing. (U.S.

  • Check before takeoff

    Master Sgt. Dan Ruedisueli, a 758th Airlift Squadron Aircraft Flight Engineer, makes the long reach to perform a bleed air check during a preflight inspection Apr. 9, 2012. Approximately 50 unit members from the 911th Airlift Wing arrived in Puerto Rico Mar. 31, 2012 to support Coronet Oak missions

  • Caribbean sun rises as 'Oak' goers report for duty

    The sun rises over a Puerto Rico Air National Guard C-130 while 911th Airlift Wing crews arrive on base to begin preparations for an early morning mission on Apr. 4, 2012. Unit members are currently supporting Air Expeditionary Force 'Coronet Oak' operations based out of Muniz Air National Guard

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