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  • Country legend latest partner with Get One Now program

    The Get One Program is out to prove that they've got something for everyone, that's if you've got a name for them.This summer the Get One Program is partnering with several recording artists to gen-up recruiting leads, but also offer reservists a chance to see and meet some of their favorite musical

  • Rules of the mess

    The 916th Air Refueling Wing will host its first official Dining Out in years this coming weekend. Organizers expect more than 150 military and civilian guests to attend, to include Air Force Reserve Command Chief Master Sgt. Dwight Badgett and 4th Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Patricia

  • Fun and games

    So how does a new wing commander celebrate knowing that his unit is the first  to get an exceptional grade on a no-notice nuclear inspection?Well, the gratuitous Disney World vacation could come into play here, however Col. Randy Ogden chose to work instead...well kind of.Col. Ogden almost

  • Yellow Ribbon provides information for service members and family

    Drive up to the front of the resort and prepare to be greeted by someone giving a salutation with a smile and enthusiasm, energy and several helping hands to assist with getting bags out of the vehicle. This usually isn't the start of most military conferences.The resort, known as the Ballantyne, is

  • The pyschology of running

    Editor's note: The following is a commentary from one Air Force Reservist on her journey to prepare for the new Fit to Fight test.Today I bumped up my Fit to Fight preparation and began training for the Air Force Marathon 10K.Now let me state for the record that I am NOT a runner. I don't like

  • Best of 33

    On the heels of a highly sucessful Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection, the 916th came out of top again this week.The Tarheel tanker wing was just named Outstanding Air Force Reserve Unit of the Year by the Air Force Association."Out of the 33 wings in the Air Force Reserve you are the best,"

  • Need a job? Reserve Command has 1,600!

    The Individual Mobilization Augmentee program is set to hire 1,600 Airmen by September in positions opening worldwide in all career fields. Recent attrition rates and the rise of new positions have created a great need to grow the program. Unlike any other Air Force service member, IMAs have

  • Intel's best kept secret

    Small and cozy; security system installed; great neighbors; near golf course; sorry, no ocean view.A small place may sound appealing if worded just right, but it was a place the 916th Operations Group Intelligence shop had long outgrown. There is still no view at all but at least they now have a new

  • No notice inspection no problem for 916th

    Two Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspections in an 18-month period is almost unheard of, but so is receiving two exceptional grades...yet the 916th continues to lead the way.On Monday, June 21, Col. Randy Ogden, 916th Air Refueling Wing commander, received a call that would send most commanders

  • Flying squadron changes hands, says good-bye to historical commander

    The 911th Air Refueling Squadron reached another important milestone last Friday. Following two short yet extremely eventful years, the fledgling 916th Air Refueling Wing squadron celebrated its first change of command ceremony at the fitting hour of 9:11 A.M. The 911th became the Air Force's first