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  • Seymour tankers support bomber exercise in Guam

    Airmen from the 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron delivered 237,000 pounds of fuel to B-52 Stratofortresses from the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron during an exercise Sept. 21 and 22. The units are deployed here supporting U.S. Pacific Command's Continuous Bomber Presence in the

  • DOD officials announce requirement for new aerial tanker competition

    The needs of warfighters and value for taxpayers are at the heart of the new draft request for proposal for aerial refueling capability, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn said here Sept. 24. Mr. Lynn, Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and Ashton B. Carter, defense undersecretary for

  • Team Seymour completes marathon

    Airmen from the 916th Air Refueling Wing and 4th Fighter Wing completed the US Air Force Marathon on Sept. 12, in Dayton, Ohio.Lt. Col. Art Primas, director of operations for the 911th Air Refueling Squadron said that everyone on the team finished and had a great time.At the end of the marathon,

  • Commander retires after 25 years

    Maj. Jeff Poupart (center), stands proudly during the flag folding ceremony held during his retirement on Sept. 13. Maj. Poupart served more than 25 years and ended his military career as commander of the 916th Security Forces Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by: TSgt. Scotty Sweatt, 916ARW/PA.

  • Inspections loom, Airmen prepare

    SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Members of the 916th Communication Squadron practice self-aid and buddy care in preparation for major exercises at the wing in 2010 and 2011. Here, members are dressed in full chemical protective equipment and are practicing wartime scenarios. Currently the

  • Communication specialist supports Coronet Oak

    SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Tech. Sgt Maurice Carter, a Reservist with the 916th Communication Squadron, is currently serving a six-month tour as the non-commissioned officer in charge of communications support for 35th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Puerto Rico, in support of Operation

  • Newest squadron emblem unveiled

    The newest squadron at the 916th Air Refueling Wing recently unveiled its squadron emblem.The 916th Operations Support Squadron, which was formed just about a year ago, had its emblem approved in early September.The emblem, which becomes a part of the squadron's history, uses the Air Force colors of

  • Team Seymour members prepare for marathon

    A group of Airmen from Team Seymour will be traveling to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio to participate in the Air Force Marathon on September 19. The team consists of people from various squadrons of the 916th Air Refueling Wing and the 4th Fighter Wing. Lt. Col. Arthur Primas,

  • September 2009 Newcomers

    Capt. Dustin Pawlak 916th MSG Staff Sgt. Michael Best 916th AMXS Staff Sgt. Rhon Dawkins 916th CEF Staff Sgt. Steven Poston 916th MXS Staff Sgt. Michael Tucker 916th MXS Staff Sgt. Laura McMullen 916th MSG Senior Airman Tanya Eaton 916th AMXS Senior Airman Darrell Hornback 916th AMXS Airman 1st

  • September promotions at 916th

    Congratulations to members of the 916th who were promoted in the month of September:Master Sgt. T J Brown III 916th CS Master Sgt. Brian K. Pittman 916th AMXS Tech. Sgt. David A. Adams 916th SFS Tech. Sgt. Michael J. Ciancio 916th CS Tech. Sgt. Veronica L. Jefferson 916th CS Tech. Sgt. Thomas M.