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  • Tech. Sgt. Keith Schmocker, Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical technician, administers influenza nasal spray to Airman Garrett Railing, 32nd Aerial Port Squadron air transportation apprentice, Oct. 13, 2012. A team of medical technicians spent most of their unit training assembly distributing the Flu mist and shot vaccinations to Airmen of the 911th Airlift Wing, which is required for all Airmen to protect them from illness during the flu season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyne Obeldobel/Released)

    Annual requirements, healthy airmen

    Tech. Sgt. Keith Schmocker, Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical technician, administers influenza nasal spray to Airman Garrett Railing, 32nd Aerial Port Squadron air transportation apprentice, Oct. 13, 2012. A team of medical technicians spent most of their unit training assembly distributing the Flu mist and shot vaccinations to Airmen of the
  • Col. Craig Peters, 911th Airlift Wing commander; Vice Adm. Robin Braun, Chief of Navy Reserve Commander, Navy Reserve Force; and Lt. Cmdr. Denise Judge, Navy Operational Support Center Pittsburgh commanding officer cut the ceremonial cake at the conclusion of the NOSC groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 11, 2012 at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station. The new NOSC facility will relocate from its current location in North Versailles, Pa. to the home of the 911th Airlift Wing in Moon Twp. NOSC Pittsburgh is phase one of a multi-phased project intended to house the long-awaited Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), all of which will be located at the home of the 911th Airlift Wing in Moon Twp. A strategic hub for homeland defense and emergency response efforts, phase one of JRTC - Pittsburgh, begins with the NOSC's relocation from North Versailles to their new home within the military community of the Airport Corridor. Construction should take approximately 16 months, with completion slated for early 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)

    Strategic partnership breaks ground

    Col. Craig Peters, 911th Airlift Wing commander; Vice Adm. Robin Braun, Chief of Navy Reserve Commander, Navy Reserve Force; and Lt. Cmdr. Denise Judge, Navy Operational Support Center Pittsburgh commanding officer cut the ceremonial cake at the conclusion of the NOSC groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 11, 2012 at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air
  • Tech Sgt. Christine Jones, a photographer from the 4th Combat Camera squadron, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., is harnessed onto an open ramp of a 911th Airlift Wing C-130 H2 during a formation flight training exercise Oct. 18, 2012. Jones’ first-time aerial photography training included shooting still photos from the C-130s ramp and ‘troop’ or side doors, while the unit's 758th Airlift Squadron aircrew members trained on a variety of tactics to include; two-ship formations, run-ins, and low-level routes. The Fall foliage created a picturesque backdrop, which further added to the uniqueness of Jones' first-time Southwestern Pa. experience. In addition to aerial photography training, Jones also captured images of the 911th Airlift Wing's annual barrier and anti-terrorism exercise, which was held earlier in the week. The mission of Combat Camera (COMCAM) is to acquire still and motion imagery in support of classified and unclassified air, sea, and ground military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Vanik, 758th Airlift Squadron)

    Harnessing aerial combat capabilities

    Tech Sgt. Christine Jones, a photographer from the 4th Combat Camera squadron, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., is harnessed onto an open ramp of a 911th Airlift Wing C-130 H2 during a formation flight training exercise Oct. 18, 2012. Jones' first-time aerial photography training included shooting still photos from the C-130s ramp and 'troop' or
  • During a C-130H2 formation training exercise, Tech Sgt. Christine Jones, a photographer from the 4th Combat Camera squadron, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., receives in-flight instructions from Tech Sgt. Jackie Kupetz, a loadmaster with the 758th Airlift Squadron while flying over Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 18, 2012. Jones’ first-time aerial photography training included shooting still photos from the C-130s ramp and ‘troop’ or side doors, while aircrew members trained on a variety of tactics to include; two-ship formations, run-ins, and low-level routes. The Fall foliage created a picturesque backdrop, which further added to the uniqueness of Jones' first-time Southwestern Pa. experience. The mission of Combat Camera (COMCAM) is to acquire still and motion imagery in support of classified and unclassified air, sea, and ground military operations. The mission of the 911th Airlift Wing is to organize, recruit and train Air Force Reserve personnel and to provide airlift of airborne forces, their equipment and supplies and delivery of these forces and materials by airdrop or airland operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Vanik, 758th Airlift Squadron/Released)

    Training opportunity offers unique perspective

    During a C-130H2 formation training exercise, Tech Sgt. Christine Jones, a photographer from the 4th Combat Camera squadron, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., receives in-flight instructions from Tech Sgt. Jackie Kupetz, a loadmaster with the 758th Airlift Squadron while flying over Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 18, 2012. Jones' first-time aerial photography
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Allen Russell, 911th Security Forces Squadron, stands by for word to reopen the main gate during a barrier and anti-terrorism exercise at the 911th Airlift Wing, Oct. 17, 2012. During the exercise, Allegheny County authorities worked with the 911th in responding to a simulated threat. Practicing real world scenarios with the partnership of local law enforcement helps to maintain readiness and better mitigate risk for real world threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christine Jones/Released)

    Barrier and Anti-terrorism Exercise

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Allen Russell, 911th Security Forces Squadron, stands by for word to reopen the main gate during a barrier and anti-terrorism exercise at the 911th Airlift Wing, Oct. 17, 2012. During the exercise, Allegheny County authorities worked with the 911th in responding to a simulated threat. Practicing real world scenarios
  • Major Chad Corliss, Director of Operations for the 94th Airlift Wing Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, demonstrates the iStan patient simulator to the Pittsburgh civic leaders during their two-day tour at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga, Oct. 3, 2012. The wireless iStan fully simulates patient movement, has fully reactive pupils and blinking eyes, convulsions and ultra-realistic bleeding and secretions which makes it the perfect trainer for emergency medicine. (U.S. Air Force photo by tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)

    Dobbins hosts Pittsburgh Civic Leaders

    The 94th Airlift Wing welcomed 36 visitors from Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, Pa. on Oct. 2-3 to Dobbins Air Reserve Base.Members of the 911 AW, 171th Air Refueling Wing, Army Reserve personnel and Pittsburgh Civic Leaders arrived to tour the base and experience, first-hand, some of the many capabilities of the 94 AW and Dobbins tenants. Col.
  • Col. Craig Peters, 911th Airlift Wing commander, enlists 4 recruits and re-enlists one Airman on top of the Duquesne Incline, Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. 11, 2012. Three of the newly enlisted members will serve at the 911th AW, and two will be part of the 910th Airlift Wing in Youngstown. After the successful completion of both Military Basic Training and Technical Training, the Airmen report to their units where they will play a significant role in the Air Force Reserve mission readiness. (U.S. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)

    Enlistment on high grounds

    Col. Craig Peters, 911th Airlift Wing commander, enlists 4 recruits and re-enlists one Airman on top of the Duquesne Incline, Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. 11, 2012. Three of the newly enlisted members will serve at the 911th AW, and two will be part of the 910th Airlift Wing in Youngstown. After the successful completion of both Military
  • Major Chad Corliss, Director of Operations for the 94th Airlift Wing Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, demonstrates the iStan patient simulator to the Pittsburgh civic leaders during their two-day tour at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga, Oct. 3, 2012. The wireless iStan fully simulates patient movement, has fully reactive pupils and blinking eyes, convulsions and ultra-realistic bleeding and secretions which makes it the perfect trainer for emergency medicine. (U.S. Air Force photo by tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)

    Pittsburgh Civic Leaders observe state-of–the-art training

    Major Chad Corliss, Director of Operations for the 94th Airlift Wing Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, demonstrates the iStan patient simulator to the Pittsburgh civic leaders during their two-day tour at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga, Oct. 3, 2012. The wireless iStan fully simulates patient movement, has fully reactive pupils and blinking eyes,
  • Civic Leaders from Pittsburgh operate the C-130 flight simulator at the Eastern Regional Flight Simulator Facility located at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Oct. 3, 2012. Aviation simulators are used to train pilots in many aircraft operating procedures and have the advantage of being more cost effective to operate instead of flying an actual airplane. The system also allows pilots to train for any emergency procedures which cannot be practiced in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)

    Civic Flight simulation

    Civic Leaders from Pittsburgh operate the C-130 flight simulator at the Eastern Regional Flight Simulator Facility located at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Oct. 3, 2012. Aviation simulators are used to train pilots in many aircraft operating procedures and have the advantage of being more cost effective to operate instead of flying an actual
  • The Joint Services Color Guard showcases the National and Military colors before the official groundbreaking of the Navy Operational Support Center at the 911th Airlift Wing in Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 6, 2012. The construction of the 30,600 square foot facility will be completed in early 2014 and will support 290 Navy reservists. The newly built NOSC will receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification which is intended to promote design and construction practices that increase profitability while reducing the negative environmental impacts of buildings. The LEED also improves the occupant’s health and well-being. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)

    Building towards the future

    The Joint Services Color Guard showcases the National and Military colors before the official groundbreaking of the Navy Operational Support Center at the 911th Airlift Wing in Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 6, 2012. The construction of the 30,600 square foot facility will be completed in early 2014 and will support 290 Navy reservists. The newly built NOSC
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