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Maintainers support Coronet Oak operations

Tech. Sgt. Jason Williams and Tech. Sgt.Nino Policiccio, maintainers at the 911th Airlift Wing Maintenance Support Squadron, work on a hydraulic pressure issue inside the cockpit during a preflight inspection April 2, 2012. The maintainers quickly narrowed the problem down to blown fuses, which only took 30 minutes to fix. 911th Airlift Wing operations and maintenance personnel are currently deployed to Puerto Rico in support of Coronet Oak continuing operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Shawn M. Walleck/Released)

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Working up a sweat

Senior Airman Dean Scalise, Loadmaster, attached to 758th Airlift Squadron, works to secure seatbelts during a C-130 preflight inspection, April 2, 2012. Sweat pours from his head in the heat of the Caribbean climate of Puerto Rico, which is vastly different than the temperatures in Pittsburgh this time of year. Members of the 911th Airlift Wing, along with two of the unit's aircrafts which are currently deployed in support of 'Coronet Oak' operations based out of the Air National Guard base in Muniz, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Shawn M. Walleck/Released)

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Preflight inspection

Maintenance personnel from the 911th Airlift Wing unseal aircraft 813 and begin to perform a preflight inspection on April 2, 2012. An aircraft must be fully inspected and then sealed prior to entering an alert status. Unit members arrived in Muniz, Puerto Rico on March 31, 2012, to support 'Coronet Oak' missions flying throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Shawn M. Walleck/Released)

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Signs of spring

Signs of new life at the 911th Airlift Wing as spring shows her face along Defense Avenue with Bradford Pear trees in full bloom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mark Winklosky/Released)

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Vice President touches down in Pittsburgh for St. Patrick's Day

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Scranton and Col. Daryl Hartman, 911th Operations Group commander greet Vice President Joe Biden upon his arrival to Pittsburgh Mar. 17, 2012. The Vice President landed at Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station early Saturday morning, where he attended the city’s St. Patrick’ s Day parade as well as taking in some March Madness basketball at the Consol Energy Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Shawn M. Walleck/Released)

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Base Honor Guard highlights award banquet

The 911th Airlift Wing’s Base Honor Guard stands ready to Post the Colors during the 2012 Awards Banquet held at The Embassy Suites in Coraopolis, Pa., March 3, 2012. The Honor Guard presents the Colors at numerous area events throughout the year in support of military, veterans and official events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justyne Obeldobel/Released)

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Hospitality lodging

Master Sgt. Lafayette Smith Jr., assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing from Youngstown Ohio, receives his key access card from the front desk clerk at the Pittsburgh lodging building, Feb. 28, 2012. The Hospitality Inn continuously houses all military members and their families, DoD civilians and contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)

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Finance program brings retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force to Pittsburgh

Retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Sam E. Parish shares his knowledge and experience on leadership with the Mentorship Team at the 911th Airlift Wing, March 3, 2012. Parish believes shared knowledge is total power, and leadership sharing the knowledge is the ultimate key. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justyne Obeldobel/Released)

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Finance program brings retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force to Pittsburgh

Retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Sam E. Parish attends a “Mentorship Team Project” meeting held in the Finance Building of 911th Airlift Wing, March 3, 2012. The Mentorship Team Project is involved with contacting past Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force to ask them about their experiences dealing with leadership and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justyne Obeldobel/Released)

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Force Structure Manpower actions affect 911th

Col. Daryl Hartman, commander, 911th Operations Group, briefs members of the 911th Airlift Wing March 7, 2012 after the recent release of the Air Force manpower force structure announcement. “We will continue to do our mission and that is the most important thing,” said Hartman. “We will do the excellent job we always have in the Air Force Reserve Command.” Col. Hartman relayed the information released on March 6, 2012 about the change in manpower for the 911th in which the wing is scheduled for deactivation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Mark Winklosky/Released)

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Proud Pirate Ship crew

PITTSBURGH IAP ARS- The 911th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs assigned to Aircraft 813, (from left to right) Senior Airman Aaron Shumacher, Tech. Sgt. Robert Sadlon, Tech. Sgt. Jay Wasko, and Senior Airman Matthew Baker, stand by their plane, Jan. 7, 2012. The crew’s C-130 is the current “Top Flyer” at the 911th Airlift Wing with over 16,000 flying hours. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Hehnly\Released)

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Working on the wing

Tech. Sgt. Robert Sadlon, assistant crew chief, 911th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, reinstalls a bracket that holds a sheet metal panel to the wing of a C-130, Jan. 6, 2012. The panel was removed for a routine non-destructive inspection, which includes checking the outer and inner pieces of the wing for cracks and corrosion. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Hehnly\Released)

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Sen. Casey visits 911th Airlift Wing

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Scranton, listens to the 911th Maintenance Squadron’s briefing which highlights the squadron’s cost savings and mission focus at the 911th Airlift Wing on March 2, 2012. His visit included a walkthrough of the aircraft, a windshield tour of the base and a mission brief. Also included in the visit were Col. Anthony J. Carrelli, commander, 171st Air Refueling Wing and Cmdr. Tim Flecker, commander, Navy Operational Support Center Pittsburgh. Sen. Casey requested the meeting with local military leaders as a result of the Air Force’s recent Force Structure announcement and the Navy’s intent to build their reserve center at the 911th. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)

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Sen. Casey visits 911th Airlift Wing

U.S. Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Scranton, admires hand painted nose art of the Vietnam War Memorial on a C-130H2 aircraft while visiting the 911th Airlift Wing on March 2, 2012. His visit included a walkthrough of the aircraft, a windshield tour of the base and a mission brief. He was escorted by 911th wing leadership in addition to Col. Anthony J. Carrelli, commander, 171st Air Refueling Wing and Cmdr. Tim Flecker, commander, Navy Operational Support Center Pittsburgh. Senator Casey requested the meeting with local military leaders as a result of the Air Force’s recent Force Structure announcement and the Navy’s intent to build their reserve center at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)

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Safe and ready

Senior Airman Kenneth E. Koot, attached to 911th Maintenance Squadron, checks the brake system on a C-130 Hercules thoroughly during a mandatory pre-flight inspection at hangar 417, Feb. 21, 2012. Koot inspects the plane for any possible deficiencies, which underlines the importance of personnel safety and mission readiness. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)

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Winter de-icing

A C-130 Hercules, assigned to the 911th Airlift Wing, is de-iced before being flown on a training mission, Feb. 12, 2012. Aircraft de-icing is a process in which liquid solutions are sprayed onto an aircraft which enables a defrosting process, but also prevents future precipitation from freezing to the airplane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua J. Seybert/Released)

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Base honors Black History Month

Reverend Earlene Coleman, pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in McKeesport, Pa., proudly shows off her 911th Airlift Wing memorial plate which was presented by Col. James B. Finney, 911th Airlift Wing commander, Feb. 16, 2012. Coleman gave a special invocation in honor of the celebration and remembrance of the African-American History Month, and emphasized the importance of people and events in the history of the African migration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)

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Airport volunteers recognized

Bradley D. Penrod, Executive Director of Pittsburgh International Airport, acknowledges the presence of members from the 911th Airlift Wing during the celebration of the volunteer ambassador program’s 10th anniversary held at Pittsburgh International Airport on Feb. 14, 2012. This event was organized to recognize 21 volunteer workers for their ten years and, 15 workers for their five years of commitment to both military and civilian travelers within the airport by providing them with direction, assistance and comfort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)

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Business as usual

Col. James B. Finney, 911th Airlift Wing commander, briefs unit members during commander’s call held in Hangar 416 during the February Unit Training Assembly, Feb. 12, 2012. The purpose of the briefing was to inform unit members on the recent announcement of Force Structure changes within the Department of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/ Released)

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Business as usual

Col. James B. Finney, 911th Airlift Wing commander, briefs unit members during commander’s call held in Hangar 416 during the February Unit Training Assembly, Feb. 12, 2012. The purpose of the briefing was to inform unit members on the recent announcement of Force Structure changes within the Department of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/ Released)

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