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  • Air Force continues to pursue total force integration

    The Air Force continues to make strides toward total force integration, according to an annual report submitted to Congress March 4.The report is based on recommendations from the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force and focuses on how the force structure should be modified to best

  • 2016 AFR/ANG Teen Summits Now Open

    Air Force Services Activity Child and Youth Programs (AFSVA CYP) is pleased to announce the 2016 Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard Teen Leadership Summits! Each summit will allow teens the opportunity to explore and develop their leadership skills, build self-confidence and form lasting

  • February newcomers

    The 916th Air Refueling Wing would like to welcome the following individuals in the month of February:From the 77th Air Refueling Squadron:Staff Sgt. Thomas SmarshFrom the 916th Air Refueling Wing:Master Sgt. Jared DellapietroFrom the 916th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron:Senior Master Sgt. Hernan

  • Annual, quarterly award winners named

    The men and women of the 916th Air Refueling Wing wish to congratulate the following individuals for their accomplishments:2015 Annual AwardsCompany Grade Officer of the YearCapt. Ryan R. Werneke, Operations Plans Training, 916th Operations Support SquadronSenior NCO of the YearMaster Sgt. Wendy A.

  • Zika Virus Travel Alert Notice

    News of Zika virus has currently saturated the news as the number of infants born with microcephaly (small heads and brains) in South America increases.Zika virus was first detected in the Western Hemisphere in 2015, purportedly transmitted from Africa to Brazil during the 2015 FIFA World Cup.The

  • AF announces stand up of Integrated Wing

    The Air Force will stand up an Integrated Wing pilot program at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, according to Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James."The Air Force remains on its flight path toward increasing our effectiveness and efficiency as an integrated total force service while

  • January newcomers

    The 916th Air Refueling Wing would like to welcome the following individuals in the month of January:From the 77th Air Refueling Squadron Squadron:Maj. Lucas LaymanStaff Sgt. Joslynn KellyFrom the 916th Aerospace Medicine Squadron:Airman 1st Class Sarah ManningAirman Basic Eileen SmithFrom the 916th

  • KC-46A Pegasus conducts 1st in-flight refueling demonstration

    The KC-46A Pegasus successfully transferred fuel through its boom to an F-16C Fighting Falcon Jan. 24 to demonstrate aerial refueling operations in advance of its first production decision later this spring.The KC-46A passed 1,600 pounds of fuel to an F-16C piloted by Lt. Col. Daniel Alix of the

  • Non-essential personnel do not report Jan. 22

    Due to inclement weather, all 916th Air Refueling Wing non-essential personnel are directed not to report into work, Friday, Jan. 22.The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the area, in effect from midnight until 6 p.m. tomorrow.Remain alert for reporting updates from

  • A look back at Desert Storm

    Operation Desert Storm was an exceptional example of Total Force integration in support of combat operations with an all-volunteer force.Jan. 16, 2016, marks the 25th anniversary of Desert Storm, the coalition effort to free Kuwait from the grips of an Iraq invasion force. Below are some factoids on