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Aug. 23, 2024
Why I Serve

The Air Force Reserve offers the opportunity to serve in a parttime capacity for fulltime benefits. While some may join based on that merit alone, the parttime commitment allows for flexibility of ambitions and life plans outside the military. The Reserve is a volunteer service in the regard that
Aug. 15, 2024
911th Airlift Wing, 171st Air Refueling Wing launch Steel City Honorary Commanders Association

The 911th Airlift Wing and the 171st Air Refueling Wing took a significant step in fortifying community-military ties by launching the emerging Steel City Honorary Commanders Association with a civic leader flight, Aug. 13, 2024.The event commenced at 8 a.m. with Col. Douglas Stouffer and Col.
Aug. 3, 2024
911th SFS Raven receives Air Medal for heroism during Operation Allies Refuge

"People were panicking and trying to run for their lives out of that country," said Tech. Sgt. Seth Phares, 911th Security Forces Squadron Raven. "Kids, doctors, teachers, and Afghan military members were fleeing because the country was collapsing."During Operation Allies Refuge (OAR), the massive
July 8, 2024
911th AES joins with RAF 612 Sqn for Exercise Reserve Steel IV

In a demonstration of international military cooperation, nearly 50 medical professionals from the 911th Airlift Wing mobilized to train alongside the Royal Air Force Medical Reserves 612 Squadron at Leuchars Station in Scotland. From June 10 to June 14, 2024, the joint training exercise aimed to
May 15, 2024
ARC Athena’s Encore: Langley AFB hosts second annual event

The United States Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard fused their efforts to host the second annual ARC Athena at Langley Air Force Base from April 29-30, 2024. Drawing over 400 individuals, with approximately 270 in-person attendees, ARC Athena served as a platform for fostering
Feb. 9, 2024
Steel Team Spotlight: 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