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Entering a confined space

Tech. Sgt. Derek Reynolds, fuel technician with the 911th Maintenance Squadron, prepares to enter the center wing dry bay of a C-130 Hercules as part of an extraction exercise at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, April 10, 2014. Reynolds was to climb into the small space and act as a victim to be rescued by comrades and civilian emergency responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marjorie A. Bowlden)

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Lieutenant Governor visits local military

Pennsylvania Lt. Governor, Jim Cawley, reviews the isochronal maintenance inspection process with Chief Master Sgt. Terrance Keblish during a visit to Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, March 26, 2014. Cawley also held a press conference here which included other elected officials showing their support for Pennsylvania’s military. The day included a mission brief at the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, and 316th Sustainment Command, Army Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua J. Seybert)

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Lieutenant Governor visits Pittsburgh military installations

911th Airlift Wing Vice Commander , Col. Jeffrey S. Kozak (top right), briefs the wing mission to Pennsylvania Lt. Governor, Jim Cawley (bottom left) , and other members of the Pennsylvania Military Community Protection Commission, during a visit to Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, March 26, 2014. During the mission brief, Cawley held a press conference which also included other elected officials from both sides of the aisle showing their support for the military at large in Pennsylvania. The day also included a mission brief at the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, and 316th Sustainment Command, Army Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua J. Seybert

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Banquet recognizes award winners

Guests of the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station’s Annual Awards Banquet listen to the opening remarks of the ceremony from Vice Wing Commander, Col. Jeffery S. Kozak, at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport, March 1, 2014. Kozak briefed the audience on the significance of the evening and recognized the hard work of the Airmen of the 911th Airlift Wing. Guest speaker for the evening was retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, Robert D. Gaylor. Gaylor was the 5th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and held the office from 1977 to 1979, before retiring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph E. Bridge)

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Grilled cheese please

Col. Stacey L. Scarisbrick, 911th Mission Support Group commander; Capt. Randall P. Gernhardt, 911th Security Forces Squadron commander; and Mrs. Lynn Charles, Club Cargo Bay kitchen manager, prepare gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch at the club here at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Feb. 4, 2014. Scarisbrick and Gernhardt were the guest chefs for the event. Club Cargo Bay will be offering the gourmet grilled cheese every first Tuesday of the month and a pasta bar every second Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guest chefs scheduled for Feb. 11 are Maj. Frank A. Mercurio, 911th Airlift Wing executive officer and Maj. Richard D. Frye, 911th Force Support Squadron – Services operations officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Mark A. Winklosky)

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Santa’s arrival kicks off holiday party

Santa waves to children while riding in a Humvee after the C-130 Hercules he was in, landed at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Dec. 7, 2013. Santa arrived at the base just in time for the 911th Airlift Wing holiday party, where he posed for photos with children of 911th AW Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua J. Seybert)

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Celebrating the Season

Airmen of the 911th Airlift Wing and their families celebrate the holiday season together during the first ever base-wide holiday party at the Pittsburgh International Air Reserve Station, Dec. 7, 2013. The party, which followed a brief commander’s call, featured food, music, crafts, games for children and even Skype calls with members of the wing who are currently deployed. The party gave Airmen the opportunity to celebrate the time of year with friends and family and to make new memories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marjorie A. Bowlden

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Global Medic hosted locally

Tech. Sgt. Danny Esquibel, 701st Aerial Port Squadron loadmaster, directs a driver as he backs a fire truck onto a C-17 Globemaster III during the Operation Global Medic Field Training Exercise, July 13, 2013 at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua J. Seybert)

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Remaining vigilant through training

Staff Sgt. David Corob, 911th Security Forces Squadron, directs Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Cunningham, 32nd Aerial Port Squadron, to a temporary parking location during a Force Protection exercise held at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Oct. 18, 2013. The Force Protection Condition (FPCON) System is an installation commander's operational response to elevated terrorists' threats against U.S. personnel and facilities. There are 5 security posture levels that range from Normal thru Delta. The security posture level assigned is based on the perceived threat, a specific threat, or as a result of a security incident. Our forces conduct training to maintain the highest levels of proficiency and security readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mark A. Winklosky)

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Fall Festival yields kiddo camaraderie

The Key Spouse Program hosted the 2nd Annual Children’s Halloween Party and Fall Festival at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Oct. 5, 2013. The afternoon consisted of hayrides, decorating pumpkins, and a magic show for the children who attended the event. Tireless efforts by the KSP members and volunteers, along with numerous donations from the community, all made for a memorable event. View the photo gallery at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.586533221405002.1073741837.164748893583439&type=1 (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph E. Bridge)

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Fall Festival yields kiddo camaraderie

The Key Spouse Program hosted the 2nd Annual Children’s Halloween Party and Fall Festival at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Oct. 5, 2013. The afternoon consisted of hayrides, decorating pumpkins, and a magic show for the children who attended the event. Tireless efforts by the KSP members and volunteers, along with numerous donations from the community, all made for a memorable event. View the photo gallery at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.586533221405002.1073741837.164748893583439&type=1 (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph E. Bridge)

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Training to ensure top quality

Air Force Reserve Command Airmen, take part of a Quality Assurance Course, at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Sept. 25, 2013. Participating course members were from the Logistics Readiness Squadron, Aerial Port Squadron and Maintenance Group of the Pittsburgh IAP/ARS, and other participants of the course were from California, Texas, Pennsylvania and as far away as Guam, with instructors primarily from Air Force Reserve Command at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. The aim of the course was to equip Quality Assurance staff and production personnel with the fundamental tools necessary to assure compliance with Air Force standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph E. Bridge)

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Base hosts Global Medic exercise

Global Medic 2013 kicked off the three-week exercise from the Pittsburgh International Airport, Air Reserve Station, July 15, 2013. The 911th Airlift Wing will act as the host nation to provide support staff, aircraft and equipment staging throughout the exercise. The 911th was chosen based on its’ ability to support 24/7 aircraft launch and recovery capability and ramp space that will accommodate aircraft such as the C-5 Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster, C-130 Hercules and KC-135 Stratotanker. The annual joint-Reserve field-training exercise is designed to replicate all facets of combat theater aeromedical evacuation support. The area of operations for the exercise is located at Fort McCoy, Wis. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Capt. Shawn M. Walleck)

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Base hosts Global Medic exercise

Global Medic 2013 kicked off the three-week exercise from the Pittsburgh International Airport, Air Reserve Station, July 15, 2013. The 911th Airlift Wing will act as the host nation to provide support staff, aircraft and equipment staging throughout the exercise. The 911th was chosen based on its’ ability to support 24/7 aircraft launch and recovery capability and ramp space that will accommodate aircraft such as the C-5 Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster, C-130 Hercules and KC-135 Stratotanker. The annual joint-Reserve field-training exercise is designed to replicate all facets of combat theater aeromedical evacuation support. The area of operations for the exercise is located at Fort McCoy, Wis. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Capt. Shawn M. Walleck)

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Program boosts community awareness

Col. Craig C. Peters, 911th Airlift Wing commander, spoke at a Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce event hosted at the Robert Morris University Sports Island complex, July 16, 2013. Peters spoke about the Wing’s 50 years in the community and about the base’s potential expansion, strategic location, and community support. In attendance was State Senator Matt Smith (D-Allegheny), representatives from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and the Allegheny County Bar association. Presenters also educated attendees on the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) and the legalities of employing Reservists, veterans, and active duty military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Emily Farah)

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Program boosts community awareness

Col. Craig C. Peters, 911th Airlift Wing commander, spoke at a Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce event hosted at the Robert Morris University Sports Island complex, July 16, 2013. Peters spoke about the Wing’s 50 years in the community and about the base’s potential expansion, strategic location, and community support. In attendance was State Senator Matt Smith (D-Allegheny), representatives from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and the Allegheny County Bar association. Presenters also educated attendees on the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) and the legalities of employing Reservists, veterans, and active duty military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Emily Farah)

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Unique approach to Family Day

Col. Craig C. Peters, 911th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to wing members and their families as part of the opening ceremony for Family Day, July 13, 2013, at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station. During the opening, Col. Peters, along with Capt. Shawn M. Walleck, event emcee, introduced a ‘Parade of Stars,’ similar to a Yellow Ribbon event. The Parade of Stars includes organizations such as the Key Spouse, Psychological Health and Advocacy, Airman and Family Readiness, and Sexual Assault and Response to educate & provide members and their families an avenue for assistance when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph E. Bridge)

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Unique approach to Family Day

Col. Craig C. Peters, 911th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to wing members and their families as part of the opening ceremony for Family Day, July 13, 2013, at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station. During the opening, Col. Peters, along with Capt. Shawn M. Walleck, event emcee, introduced a ‘Parade of Stars,’ similar to a Yellow Ribbon event. The Parade of Stars includes organizations such as the Key Spouse, Psychological Health and Advocacy, Airman and Family Readiness, and Sexual Assault and Response to educate & provide members and their families an avenue for assistance when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph E. Bridge)

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Local kids ‘take the wheel’ at Touch-A-Truck

911th Airlift Wing Master Sgts. Kenneth H. Craft and Anthony D. Foor, as well as, Staff Sgts. Kayla M. Rebel and Timothy S. Walsh, were on hand at the fifth annual Junior League of Pittsburgh Touch-A-Truck event held in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, May 18, 2013. The annual fundraising event gives local children the opportunity to get behind the wheel, honk the horns, and meet the men and women who drive “Big Rig” semis, fire trucks, emergency, construction and military vehicles. (Courtesy photo by Staff Sgt. Judson D. Heckerman)

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Region beefs up disaster response assets

Col. Craig C. Peters is briefed by Reid Scharding, a Salvation Army employee on the capabilities of the Salvation Army’s newest Disaster Response Unit (DRU) at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, May 15, 2013. The DRU was donated by FedEx to the Salvation Army during a special ceremony held on base, which also commemorated the 60th National Salvation Army Week. The 911th Airlift Wing was chosen to host the event because of its expertise in disaster response and as a valued community member within the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce. (Courtesy photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

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