Can you hear me now?

Staff Sergeant Roger Foreman installs an intercom system during his annual tour at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Sgt. Foreman is a Reservist with the 916th Communication Squadron. (USAF photo by TSgt. Michael Burbank, 916CS)

Fit to Fight in full swing

Reservists from the 916th Air Refueling Wing take their Fit-to-Fight tests during the July unit training assembly. The new standards started July 1, 2010. (USAF photo by TSgt. Scotty Sweatt, 916ARW/PA)

Tucker talks

Senior Master Sgt. Tucker, 916th Security Forces, works the Emergency Operations Center telephone during a recent exercise at Volk Field, Wis. (USAF photo by TSgt. Scotty Sweatt, 916ARW/PA).

Chief's challenge

Command Chief Master Sgt. Greg Nelson shows that he has what it takes to stop an intruder. Chief Nelson, along with 250 other Airmen from the 916th Air Refueling Wing, are exercising at Volk Field, Wisconsin for their Operational Readiness Inspection. (USAF photo by TSgt. Scotty Sweatt, 916ARW/PA)

Chief's challenge

Command Chief Master Sgt. Greg Nelson shows that he's got what it takes to challenge a potential hostile combatant. More than 250 Airmen from the 916th Air Refueling Wing are deployed to Volk Field, Wisconsin participating in Operation Readiness Safeguard. (USAF photo by TSgt. Scotty Sweatt, 916ARW/PA)

Maintaining MOPP

Lt. Col. Charles Combs, 916th Maintenance Group commander, listens to a cadre instructor about the properly wear of the chemical ensemble. More than 600 active duty and Reserve Airmen from the 916th and 440th Airlift Wing participated in Operation Readiness Safegaurd at Volk Field, Wisconsin in early June. (USAF photo by Maj. Shannon Mann, 916ARW/PA)

Listen up

Master Sgt. Grady Raynor, 567th Red Horse Squadron, gives reservists from the airfield shop instructions on crater repair. (USAF photo courtesy of 567 RHS)

Red Horse Annual Tour

Airmen from the structures shop of the 567th Red Horse Squadron pour a walkway to their communications building during a recent annual tour. (USAF photo courtesy of 567 RHS)

Safety Day

Lt. Col. Matt Young, 916th Safety Office, tries to maneuver an obstacle course while he works the text messaging function on his phone. A state highway patrolman gives him the rules of the road during this 916th Safety Day obstacle course. (USAF photo by Maj. Shannon Mann, 916ARW/PA)

M-50 gas mask

New M-50 gas mask. (USAF photo by TSgt. Scotty Sweatt, 916ARW/PA)

Simulator ready

The first KC-135 training simulator block at the 916th Air Refueling Wing, Air Force Reserve was accomplished on Dec. 2, 2009. From left to right: Maj. Corey Brown, pilot, 1st Lt. David Vilela, co-pilot, Capt. Tyson Hoffine, aircraft commander, Mr. Tom Kiser, flight safety instructor and in the front, Mr. David "Doc" Glisson. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Ms. Donna Lea, 916ARW/PA)

Life saving training

Tech. Sgt. Lavonia Knight (left) applies a sling to Tech. Sgt. Sarah Ellen during an instructor training course for Self Aid and Buddy Care at the 916th Air Refueling Wing, Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by: TSgt. Scotty Sweatt, 916ARW/PA)

Airman train in chemical gear

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Air crew members of the 911th Air Refueling Squadron train in the use of chemical equipment. U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Donna Lea, 916ARW/PA.

Inspections loom, Airmen prepare

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Members of the 916th Communication Squadron practice self-aid and buddy care in preparation for major exercises at the wing in 2010 and 2011. Here, members are dressed in full chemical protective equipment and are practicing wartime scenarios. Currently the wing is scheduled for exercises in June and October 2010 with its Operational Readiness Inspection set for late January 2011.

Exercise prepares wing for 2011 inspection

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Members of the 916th Air Refueling Wing participated in an ability to survive and operate exercise during their August drill weekend. One-fourth of the reservists assigned here will participate in an Operational Readiness Inspection scheduled for February 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Scotty Sweatt, 916 PA)

Taking aim

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Staff Sgt. Stephen Jones, a Reservist with the 916th Security Forces Squadron, takes aim from a defensive posture bunker during a recent air base defense exercise held during the unit training assembly weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Scotty Sweatt)

Self-defense training part of continuing education

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Staff Sgt. Geoffrey Buie (left) demonstrates self-defense tactics on Senior Airman Armondo Rooks during the December unit training assembly. Both are reservists with the 916th Security Forces Squadron and regularly conduct training in self-defense and other hand-to-hand combat areas as part of their continuing education.

Wing leadership attends bi-annual HRDC meeting

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Members of the 916th Air Refueling Wing Human Resource Development Council attended the Air Force Reserve HRDC bi-annual meeting at the end of October in Atlanta. The HRDC looks for ways to expand various wing programs and initiatives to educate military members and the community on the roles and mission of the Air Force Reserve. In attendance at the meeting from left to right were: Capt. Stephen Stokes, Maj. Gen. Linda Hemminger, AFRC HRDC chair, Lt. Col. Keith Howell, Senior Master Sgt. Mario Velez, Col. Phil Fallin and Lt. Col. David Herndon.

Comm squadron prepares for wing inspection

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Senior Master Sgt. Brian Bischoff (right) reviews communication checklists with Capt. Marc Boswell. The checklists are in preparation for the 916th's Unit Compliance Inspection being held in early July. Both reservists are members of the 916th Communications Squadron.

ORM Chart

Operational Risk Management Chart

Dogs of war protect and defend nation

SATHER AIR BASE, Iraq -- Tech Sgt. Ryan M. Feltz, a military working dog trainer, and Staff Sgt. Brian Morgan, an MWD handler with the 447th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron in Iraq, conduct training at Sather Air Base, Baghdad International Airport. Sergeant Feltz and Tech Sgt. Jerry Woodard (background), the Kennel Master for the 447th EFSF, are currently stationed with the 4th SFS here.

A real bite out of crime

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.--Senior Airman David C. Godoy, a Reservist with 916th Security Forces Squadron here, participates in a demonstration by the 4th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit on Dec. 2.

Self aid and buddy care adds a little fire power

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.--Reservists from the 916th Air Refueling Wing took a fast-paced self aid and buddy care class during the October unit training assembly. Members of Security Forces, Personnel, Services and Aerospace Medicine supported students in providing first aid to a simulated downed pilot. Security forces provided instruction to the students on how to move tactically and set up perimeter defense while help could be given. Four scenarios were included in the training that had reservists thinking and moving quickly to rescue their Wingmen.

916th cops train to prepare for deployment

A member of the 916th Security Forces Squadron patiently waits while participating in mandatory pre-deployment training. 'Patriot Defender' training was held at Camp Swift near Austin, Texas. The 916th SFS will be deployed to Iraq later this year. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Scott Mathews)