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  • January promotions

    The men and women of the 916th Air Refueling Wing wish to congratulate those earning promotions in January:Tech. Sgt. Kathleen Denison916th Force Support SquadronTech. Sgt. Patrick Muckey77th Air Refueling SquadronTech. Sgt. Victor West567th RED HORSE SquadronStaff Sgt. Tae Choi567th RED HORSE

  • New faces for a new year

    The men and women of the 916th Air Refueling Wing wish to welcome the following individuals joining the wing in January:Master Sgt. Daniel Sullivan916th Maintenance SquadronStaff Sgt. Brandon Andrews567th RED HORSE SquadronStaff Sgt. Shala Tulp916th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronStaff Sgt. Mark

  • SecAF, CSAF discuss future of the Air Force

    Senior leadership addressed the key issues, priorities, initiatives and challenges facing the Air Force during the State of the Air Force press briefing, Jan. 15 at the Pentagon.Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, focused on the Air

  • 2-hour delayed reporting, Jan. 14, for non-mission essential personnel

    Due to the probability of inclement weather, Jan. 14, the 916th Air Refueling Wing commander has directed two-hour delayed reporting for all non-mission essential personnel.The Slocumb and Oak Forest gates will also be delayed opening by two hours.Mission essential personnel are directed to report

  • (Photos) ESGR employer flight

    The 916th Air Refueling Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, flew a mission to refuel E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft from the 116th Air Control Wing, Robins AFB, Ga., Dec. 6, 2014.The flight was held in conjunction with a 916th ARW Employer Support of

  • 916th Maintainers shine during Dec. UTA

    The 916th Air Refueling Wing stayed very busy during last month's drill weekend -- with four KC-135R Stratotankers flying to refuel E-8C Joint STARS aircraft from the 116th Air Control Wing, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Dec. 6."I really need to brag on our maintainers," said Col. Gregory Gilmour,

  • Boeing completes successful first flight in KC-46 program

    The KC-46 Pegasus development program completed its first flight of Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) aircraft #1 Dec. 28.EMD #1 is a provisioned 767-2C freighter and the critical building block for the KC-46 missionized aerial refueler. The maiden flight took off at 9:29 AM PST from

  • DOD releases 2015 military pay, compensation rates

    The Defense Department announced the 2015 military pay and compensation rates for service members Dec. 22, with most service members receiving a 1 percent increase in basic pay.The new rates for basic pay, basic allowance for housing (BAH), basic allowance for subsistence (BAS), and the cost of

  • Gov. McCrory recognizes 916th Airman at holiday event

    Tech. Sgt. William Opoku, 916th Air Refueling Wing knowledge operations manager, and his family, joined North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh, for 'A Merry Christmas Morning for our Heroes' event, Dec. 13, 2014.Members of the armed forces and

  • Holiday cheer around the wing

    The men and women of the 916th Air Refueling Wing would like to wish everyone an enjoyable and safe holiday season.Holiday photos from around the wing can be seen in the gallery at right.For those traveling, please remember these important tips, from the 916th Safety office:1. Adjust your speed