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  • 'Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win' to be Air Force motto

    Incorporating extensive inputs from all ranks and career fields in the development effort, Airmen have selected "Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win" as the service's motto. An enduring statement of Airmen's pride in their service, the motto is a two-part expression -- a call to action, with a response of

  • Exercise challenges abilities, tests resolve

    A loudspeaker bellows out "Alarm Red, Mopp 4!" These words are a call to action directed by the giant voice.Members of the 916th Air Refueling Wing react swiftly.Drop to ground, take gas mask out of its pouch, place on face, secure straps - these instructions swirl around in the minds of those

  • Married couple spice things up in kitchen

    What do you get when you mix paprika, rosemary and ginger with two Air Force officers? Victory!Seymour Johnson Air Force Base hosted its first Iron Chef competition here in mid-September. Air Force Reserve Capt. Ann-Kristine Thrift, 916th Intelligence, and active duty husband Capt. Matthew Thrift, 

  • Heritage of America Band performs in Carolinas

    The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band will have two ensembles traveling through North and South Carolina starting this week. The Heritage Brass travels into Eastern North Carolina and the jazz ensemble, Satellite, travels into South Carolina. Appearance dates, locations and times are

  • Wing welcomes and congratulates

    The 916th Air Refueling Wing welcomes our newest Airmen and congratulates those receiving promotions in the month of October:NEW TO THE WING:Senior Master Sgt. Russell Dekrone916th Maintenance GroupMaster Sgt. Vanessa Jefferson916th Aerospace Medicine FlightSenior Airman Patrick Malter916th Aircraft

  • Postal Service sets holiday mail deadline

    The recommended mailing deadline for sending economy-priced holiday packages to servicemembers in Afghanistan, Iraq and other places around the world is Nov. 12, officials at the U.S. Postal Service said."Shipping holiday packages early helps ensure that they arrive in time for the holidays," said

  • Lots of sand, no surf

    Members of the 916th Air Refueling Wing are in their final hours of an operational readiness exercise today.After several mock missile attacks, lots of time in chemical gear and hours spent utilizing the Airman's Manual, Airmen will return home station to begin final preparatioins for their

  • PAR for the course

    Master Sgt. Ivan Candelario, 916th Civil Engineers, works with a team of Seymour Johnson Airmen on post-reconnaisance attack procedures during the wing's Operational Readiness Exercise this week in Savannah. (USAF photo by TSgt. Scotty Sweatt, 916ARW/PA)

  • Air Force Marathon tests Team Seymour grit

    By car, plane, motorcycle and even a "motley-crew" team van, members of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base descended on Wright-Paterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio to participate in the 14th Annual Air Force Marathon.Team Seymour was well represented as runners from the 916th Air Refueling Wing, 4th Fighter

  • Family Day 2010 enjoyed by all

    With a major inspection looming, the 916th Air Refueling Wing wasn't going to lose sight of what is really important...thanking our families for their amazing support. Family Day 2010 was held on Sunday, Sept 12 and more than 600 people gathered on-base to celebrate.Food and festivities occupied a