News Search

News

  • 916th pilot shares lessons with Girl Scouts

    Capt. Jessica Guarini, a pilot with the 911th Air Refueling Squadron, recently shared her story with members of the North Carolina Girl Scouts Coastal Pines section.Capt. Guarini was asked to be the keynote speaker for the luncheon held during the group's annual meeting. This year the meeting place

  • To the horse!

    When the 567th RED HORSE Squadron was created here last year, reservists used the old 916th Civil Engineer building as their home. But with more than 200 members the old building quickly grew too small.In early March, the rapid deployment squadron celebrated the opening of their new location in a

  • March 2010 Promotions

    Master Sgt. Sonya L. Coley916th LRSMaster Sgt. David T. Sutton916th AMXSTech. Sgt. Tunisha L. Miles916th SVFTech. Sgt. George M. Potzgo916th CSSenior Airman Desmond L. Faison916th CSSenior Airman John B. Green II916th SFSSenior Airman Joseph D. Hammel916th CS

  • March 2010 Newcomers

    Maj. Amanda Sheets916th MOFSenior Master Sgt. David George916th LRSStaff Sgt. Jason Giles916th MXSStaff Sgt. Evan Wight916th CEFSenior Airman Dennis Mimitz916th MXSSenior Airman Arianna Pettus916th LRSAirman 1st Class John Green916th SFSAirman 1st Class Tony Lockett916th AMXSAirman 1st Class Trey

  • Fini flight hose down

    The polar bear clubs of America don't have anything on members of the 911th Air Refueling Squadron, well one member anyway.In mid-February, Maj. Vecchione, a pilot with the 911th ARS took a different kind of plunge in frigid temperatures.  While fully clothed, Maj. Vecchione got a serious hose down

  • Lost lodging affects bottom line

    Arranging lodging for reservists during Unit Training Assemblies can be a daunting task, as more than 600 traditional reservists from the 916th Air Refueling Wing must be provided a place to stay each month.Complicating this problem further is when reservists don't cancel billeting arrangements when

  • Governor signs statement of support

    On Feb. 16, 2010, five members of the 916th Air Refueling Wing were present in Raleigh to witness a historical moment.Gov. Bev  Perdue signed the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve 'Statement of Support,' demonstrating her and North Carolina's support for our Guard and Reservemembers. The

  • Looking sharp

    Master Sgt William Cook, 916th Communication Squadron, conducts a Service Dress Inspection in February. Service Dress Inspections help ensure that all Airmen have the proper uniform and knowledge of wear and that they comply with the established standards. Many open-ranks inspections also help with

  • Comm award winner announced

    Lt. Col. James T. Horton, (left) commander of the 916th Communication Squadron, presents Staff Sgt. George M. Potzgo IV with the 916th Communication Squadron NCO of the Year award.

  • 916th promotions for February

    Congratulations to the following 916th Air Refueling Wing Airmen for their recent promotion:Senior Master Sgt. Robert W. Ewest Jr.916th AMXSSenior Master Sgt. Heath L. Hoskins916th MXGTech. Sgt. Steven J. Difiore916th MXSTech. Sgt. Stepehn Jones916th SFSTech. Sgt. Brian L. Kinney916th AMXSStaff Sgt.