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  • Staff Sgt. Kevin Mulhollen, aircraft electrical and environmental technician with the 911th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, repairs a test jumper at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Dec. 4, 2016. A test jumper connects two wires to perform operational checks and troubleshooting of newly replaced or broken parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marjorie A. Bowlden)

    Airmen of the Burgh: Staff Sgt. Kevin Mulhollen

    As an aircraft electrical environmental technician, Staff Sgt. Kevin Mulhollen’s duties and responsibilities include pressurization, liquid oxygen, and maintenance of electronic aircraft systems.   Mulhollen is from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. After high school, he tried going to college but found that it wasn’t the right environment for him.   “I was
  • Staff Sgt. Ashley Wiley, aircraft structural maintenance technician and Angel Tree program manager with the 911th Airlift Wing, replaces an ornament on the Angel Tree in the fitness center lobby at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Dec. 4, 2016. Wiley has managed the Angel Tree program for three years and has coordinated more than $7,000 in donations for Airmen in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marjorie A. Bowlden)

    Angel Tree gets helping hand

    For many, the most wonderful time of the year begins as the days grow shorter, the nights grow colder, and the holidays creep closer on the calendar. For others, however, this time of year is not as joyous. Some families may struggle to get by and find it difficult, if not impossible, to enjoy the holidays as they used to.   This is where the 911th
  • Six C-130 Hercules aircraft fly in formation over the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station during an aircraft generation exercise, November 6, 2016. The purpose of this training exercise was to evaluate and test the 911th Airlift Wing’s ability to generate all available aircraft, ensuring the planes are fully mission capable and able to go to war in a prescribed time frame. With the 911th Airlift Wing’s pending conversion from the C-130 Hercules aircraft to the C-17 Globemaster III and a mission change from tactical airlift to strategic airlift, this may be the last generation exercise of its kind here in Pittsburgh. (Photo by Tech Sgt Jonathan Hehnly)

    Historic Exercise Steel Challenge

    A six-ship C-130 Hercules aircraft formation was launched for possibly the final time from the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Coraopolis, Pa on November 6, 2016, during Exercise Steel Challenge 16-01.
  • Larry Davis, general engineer for the Civil Engineering Squadron, cuts the first slice of cake at his retirement party at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station July 29, 2016. Davis’ plans for his retirement include returning to ministry and running for senate in Maine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bethany Kobily)

    Wishing Davis the best after 40 years of service

    After providing 40 years of service to the Department of Defense, Larry Davis, general engineer for the Civil Engineering Squadron, retired July 29, 2016.   Coming from a military family where each of his brothers served, he followed in his father’s footsteps and enlisted in the Navy. Davis’ military service began in 1972 when he received his
  • George Kelly, vehicle maintenance manager, poses with Carrie Gernhardt, project manager for Maytag Aircraft Corporation, as he receives an engraved clock at the Pittsburgh International Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, July 26, 2016. Between his service in the Army and his work as a contractor, Kelly has worked with the U.S. government for 51 years. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Ashley Podrasky)

    Unlocking a new adventure after 37 years of service

    After providing 37 years of service at the 911th Airlift Wing, George Kelly, vehicle maintenance manager for Maytag Aircraft Corporation, effectively retires Friday July 29, 2016.  Kelly joined the Army Reserve in June 1965 as an equipment mechanic. In November 1979, he started his civilian career at the 911th as a mechanic. Although he completed
  • Master Sgt. Michael Boehning, standards and evaluations officer with the 911th Security Forces Squadron, briefs members of the National Association of Priest Pilots on different weapons at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, July 13, 2016. These priest pilots, or “Flying Padres,” visited the 911th Airlift Wing to learn more about its mission and its Airmen. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Ashley Podrasky)

    Flying Padres visit 911th AW

    Members of the National Association of Priest Pilots took a tour of the installation here, July 13, 2016.   The NAPP, or “Flying Padres,” consists of Catholic priests with pilot licenses and their supporters. They use their particular aviation skills to support people, churches and priests in remote areas.   Members of the organization visited the
  • Master Sgt. Brian Babusci, traffic management office superintendent with the 911th Logistic Readiness Squadron, instructs Airman Sierra Messina, TMO apprentice with the 911th LRS, as she backs up a forklift at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, June 23, 2016. The spotter's role is to direct the forklift's operator, making it possible for the operator to move an object in their blind spot. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Ashley Podrasky)

    Forklift training

    Airman Sierra Messina, traffic management office apprentice with the 911th Logistics Readiness Squadron, participated in forklift training at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, June 23, 2016. Completing this training qualified Messina to operate a forklift for the next three years. Master Sgt. Brian Babusci, TMO
  • Captain Geoffrey Dobson, cyber war gaming program manager at Carnegie Melon University and officer in charge of cyber assurance with the 911th Airlift Wing, and Master Sgt. Robert Beveridge, and software engineer at CMU and computer systems operator with the 910th Airlift Wing, present a trophy to Senior Master Sgt. Jamie Purola, cyber operations flight chief with the 910th Airlift Wing, at Carnegie Melon University, Pennsylvania, May 18, 2016. The 910th was the winner of the Cyber Lightning exercise held at CMU, where teams from the 911th AW, the 910th AW and the 171st Air Refueling Squadron competed to eliminate cyber threats in a training cyber environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Beth Kobily)

    Cyber Lightning sparks virtual awareness

     “Was it worth the trip?”This question was asked by Master Sgt. Robert Beveridge, computer systems operator with the 910th Airlift Wing and software engineer at Carnegie Mellon University to a classroom full of communications Airmen.The answer was a unanimous yes.Communications Airmen from the 911th Airlift Wing, the 910th AW and the 171st Air
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