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  • August promotions and newcomers

    The 916th congratulates the following individuals on their recent promotions, and welcomes new reservists to the wing:Promotions:Master Sgt. Jeff S. Verrett916th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronTech. Sgt. Jamisson D. Abraham916th Security Forces SquadronTech. Sgt. Roger P. Foreman916th Communications

  • 916th riders honor friend at Arlington

    White, stark headstones arranged uniformly contrasted with the colorful array of motorcycles and their riders rolling through the solemn streets of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), Arlington, VA.The bikes came together in tight formation, however, as they completed the last remaining yards of what

  • Destination Savannah: Site survey starts inspection rolling

    It's small, it's dirty and most the buildings already look as though they've been bombed out.  It must be a location destination for an upcoming inspection.More than 100 members of the 916th Air Refueling Wing, the 440th Airlift Wing and Airmen from McChord, Hickam and Langley all descended on the

  • Inspection exercise less than a month away

    The 916th Air Refueling Wing's Operational Readiness Exercise is less than a month away. September drill weekend is the chance to ensure all equipment and personnel and medical readiness are in order.If you have questions, ensure you talk with your unit deployment manager.

  • Blogging for fitness

    Let's face it, there are just certain things you've learned never to ask a woman.Her age is one, and her weight is another.But for four female reservists of the 916th Air Refueling Wing, these generally taboo topics just became the latest way for them to connect their fitness goals with the rest of

  • Family Day 2010 set for September

    Calling all families!We want you to join us for a weekend of fun at the 916th Air Refueling Wing.The wing will host its annual Family Day picnic on Sunday, Sept. 12 from noon to 4pm. Activities are being planned to include a bouncy house, tug-of-war and dunking machine. Early reports also indicate

  • TRICARE for 'Gray Area' Retirees

    TRICARE Retired Reserve, a new program being launched in the Fall, willallow certain "gray area" retired National Guard and Reserve personnel, whoare not yet age 60, the opportunity to purchase TRICARE health coverage.Under TRICARE Retired Reserve, TRICARE Standard and Extra coverage will

  • Love connection: Tanker pilot tells NBC about hookup over Afghanistan

    Move over Matt and Meredith -- here come the McLeans!On Sunday, Aug. 1, Navy fighter pilot, Lt. Jeff McLean, and his wife, Air Force tanker pilot, Capt. Christine McLean took a bite out of the Big Apple and told NBC's Today that inter-service romance can thrive even in a war zone.The couple,

  • Outward Bound offering free wilderness expeditions for OEF and OIF veterans

    Through a joint effort between various foundations, servicemembers who are veterans of operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom can receive a free Outward Bound expedition.Outward Bound offers white water rafting trips, cliff diving and group fitness, hikes and teambuilding exercises. Life on

  • Comm Airmen support MacDill

    Most young Airmen might dream of heading south to Florida for fun and relaxation, but for two 916th Communication Squadron reservists it was all about the work.Senior Airman James Spain and Senior Airman Kelli Miller spent their annual tour at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.The pair were responsible