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  • Promotion with a PEP

    For reservists performing at a level above their current rank, opportunities to advance may be available through the Promotion Enhancement Program."PEP is the reserve equivalent to active-duty's STEP promotion," said Chief Master Sgt. James Loper, 916th Air Refueling Wing command chief. "I am a very

  • Command Post Seeks New Controllers

    The 916th Command Post is looking for a few good men and women interested in joining the team.The command post is the information and operations hub for the wing. It's manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with highly trained controllers who monitor the people and assets of the 916th."It's a great

  • ESGR accepting nominations for Freedom Award

    Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the Department of Defense's highest honor presented to civilian employers for exceptional support of

  • November promotions and newcomers

    The men and women of the 916th Air Refueling Wing wish to welcome the following individuals on joining the wing in November and to congratulate those earnings promotions:Newcomers:Lt. Col. Christopher Webb916th Air Refueling WingStaff Sgt. Leah Williams916th Force Support SquadronSenior Airman Artis

  • Deployed 911th member helps Bagram get ready for winter operations

    As winter approaches, major snow removal and de-icing aircraft efforts will soon be underway bringing a new challenge to flightline operations.In addition to launching and recovering air tasking order missions, performing aircraft inspections, repairing broken systems, and conducting periodic

  • November run produces lots of turkeys

    Ten turkeys were given away as prizes to 10 winners of the 916th Air Refueling Wing Semi-Annual Warrior Run on Sunday, Nov 3, 2013.The first place overall  male and female were Airman First Class Brad Lowery and Senior Airman Shakera Rodriguez, both from the 567th RED HORSE. In their respective age

  • "Holiday Mail for Heroes" Mailbox Open Through December 6

    This season's 2013 Holiday Mail for Heroes program is in full swing, meaning that Americans who wish to send a holiday card to a service member can easily do so with the help of the Red Cross. The 916th Air Refueling Wing and the 4th Fighter Wing here will kick-off the program on Nov. 1, 2013 with a

  • Wing leadership rides from mountains to coast

    It's no secret that cycling can be a great way to exercise, but it seems it's also a great way to tour North Carolina. Members of the 916th Air Refueling Wing leadership team did exactly that as they participated in the "Mountains to Coast" ride, which began in Spruce Pine Sept. 28 and finished in

  • We want you back! Prior service program now open

    Have you ever served on active duty? Have you ever considered returning to the active component of the Air Force? Now is the time to do it.The U.S. Air Force Prior Service (PS) Program is now open. The PS Program allows a select number of individuals that have separated from the active component to