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  • Fourth Air Force commander reflects on childhood as small-town paper boy

    Forty-four years ago, Eric Crabtree was a junior high school student with an after school job delivering The Dunkirk Evening Observer to residents in his hometown of Cassadaga, N.Y., a 700-person town on the shores of Lower Cassadaga Lake in the Alleghany Mountain foothills near Lake Erie. Eighteen

  • Improved physical training uniform sized for both sexes

    The new, improved physical training uniform, or IPTU, has seen many improvements from the current PTU and sizing also has improved for both sexes."We have received much feedback from the field," said Maj. Eric Habersberger, the deputy chief of the Air Force Uniform Office. "We have made a strong

  • ESGR awards showcase wonderful employers

    Senior Airman Austin Clark might be young in his career, but he is wise in the way of ensuring that career lasts a long time.Airman Clark, a Reservist with the 916th Maintenance Squadron, recently presented his employer with an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award.Jonathan Schatz,

  • Wayne County seeks juniors for leadership course

    Are you a high school junior with leadership potential? Do you want tolearn more about Wayne County? If you answered yes to both questions, the2010-2011 Junior Leadership Wayne County Program is for you! Applicationsare available at all high schools in the county and the Wayne County Chamberof

  • You could be eligible for retroactive pay

    Airmen, veterans and beneficiaries who were involuntarily extended under Stop Loss between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009, are eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay. If your enlistment was involuntarily extended due to Stop Loss and you have yet to file a claim for RSLSP, the last day

  • AF surgeon general issues warning about safety of electronic cigarettes

    The Air Force surgeon general has issued a memo alerting all Airmen about safety concerns regarding electronic cigarettes, a new type of nicotine product.Also known as "e-cigs," electronic cigarettes are battery-operated devices that look like conventional cigarettes. The e-cig contains a cartridge

  • Senator meets Reserve wing's finest

    The 916th Air Refueling Wing was abuzz this week with plans for a special visitor.Senator Kay Hagan, D-N.C., took time during her summer recess from Congress to visit Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and talk directly with the Airmen that make this Goldsboro base so well-known.The senator spent time

  • Safety is as safety does

    Safety is a job we all take seriously, but even safety officers need a day away from the office to learn and grow in their field.Recently, the 916th Air Refueling Wing's Safety Office joined community leaders for the 60th Annual Wilmington Safety and Health School. The school was established by

  • Comm Reservist serves country and community

    Senior Airman Christopher Twitty knows what it's like to serve.Currently he is helping his country by serving his annual tour in Florida, assisting with the communication needs of bases in the area. But he doesn't draw the line of service there. While deployed, this 916th Communication Squadron

  • Woodworking Reservist takes talent and makes art

    Master Sgt. Gary Tumminia is self taught; not as a 916th Air Refueling Wing fuel systems repair technician, but as a creative, multifaceted wood worker. Sergeant Tumminia has been in the military for more than 25 years and has been working wood for more than 30. His love for wood working began