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Feb. 9, 2024
The floss-ophy of the 911th ASTS dental clinic

The Air Force Reserve dental clinic’s primary function is to diagnose oral pathology and disease. This examination process includes checking blood pressure, medical history reviews, x-rays, performing intraoral and extraoral assessments and discussing respective treatment recommendations.“‘Diagnose,
Feb. 3, 2024
Four Chaplains Day: Remembering the "Immortal Chaplains" and what it means to be the Chaplain Corps

As the last of the lifeboats set sail, amidst the flares that lit the currents below the stars, the four chaplains remained upon the sinking ship with the remaining crew, linking arms, saying prayers and singing hymns."It was the finest thing I have seen or hope to see this side of heaven," said
Jan. 7, 2024
Ctrl, Alt, Defeat: 911th CS Airman bridges tactical and strategic levels of cyber warfare

“When the Pentagon reached out to the 911th Airlift Wing looking for stories about Airmen doing awesome things around the wing and in their civilian life, the 911th CS had the perfect person for the spotlight," said Gross. “Master Sgt. Mariah Denney.”Denney spent most of her active-duty career at
Jan. 6, 2024
Steel Airmen hone skills in joint training at Youngstown Air Reserve Station

In a collaborative effort, Steel Airmen from the 32nd Aerial Port Squadron recently journeyed to Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, for specialized training on engine running onload/offload (ERO) procedures for the C-130H Hercules. The training, conducted on January 6, 2024, brought together
Nov. 27, 2023
Finding harmony in community and service

Friday night lights bring different memories to different people. Some may have been cheering from the stands, charging down a football field, or playing music from the band section to pump up the crowd. For many, those memories stayed in the past, but for recently promoted Staff Sgt. Garrett
April 17, 2023
Warriors breaking barriers: Inaugural ARC Athena event concludes in Pittsburgh

The 911th Airlift Wing, in conjunction with the 171st Air Refueling Wing and the 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, hosted the inaugural Air Reserve Component Athena event in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, April 12-13, 2023.
Dec. 13, 2021
Steel Airmen Support Team, assemble! Helping agencies provide outstanding assistance regardless of career status

This year, all of the helping agencies assigned to the 911th AW—the Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC), director of psychological health (DPH), sexual assault response coordinator (SARC), violence prevention (VPI), personal financial counselor, the chaplain and chapel staff, and Military and
May 27, 2020
Selfless service: 911th AW family donate masks, food, money to those in need

911th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Nurse Capt. Geoffrey Abner and his wife Sharon are a prime example of this. The couple made cloth masks for multiple organizations, including the 911th Airlift Wing and members of their own community, while asking for small donations in return.
May 20, 2020
911th AW conducts first home station check on Pittsburgh soil

The first HSC performed at their home base was a testament to the adaptability and resiliency of Steel Airmen of the 911th Maintenance Group. On May 9, 2020, Airmen began their HSC out on the flightline while working social distancing, mask wearing and sanitizing into their procedures.
Aug. 7, 2019
911th AMXS Assumption of Command: Capt. Joseph Walters

Capt. Joseph E. Walters, commander of the 911th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, assumed command of the 911th AMXS at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania Aug. 3, 2019. Walters takes the helm during a challenging time; the 911th Airlift Wing’s ongoing conversion from