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  • 916th Command Chief retires

    Airmen, coworkers, family and friends of Chief Master Sgt. Gregory A. Nelson, 916th Air Refueling Wing command chief, gathered at his retirement ceremony held in the 916th Fuel Cell April 13, and paid tribute to his 30 years of service.Former 916th ARW Commander Brig. Gen. Stephen J. Linsenmeyer,

  • 916th Airmen enjoy night with the Canes

    Although they lost to the New York Rangers, members of the 916th Air Refueling Wing were still singing the praises of the Carolina Hurricanes on April 6, 2013.The Canes, who have been long supporters of the military, welcomed several members of the wing to the game on Saturday night.In the past,

  • Traveling wall opens in Goldsboro today

    Each year, millions visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which honors the millions who served their country during the Vietnam War. Tens of thousands gave their lives during the many years of conflict and their names are etched into the black granite.But millions of Americans, young and old, have

  • Air Force reservists and retirees eligible for TRICARE healthcare programs

    TRICARE has affordable healthcare programs available for allAir Force Reserve retirees - including "gray-area retirees" andactively-participating Air Force reservists, no matter what orders they areon.Reservists that retire before age 60 are eligible for TRICARE RetiredReserve coverage while they

  • USO of NC hosts “Red Carpet” Military Appreciation Event in Durham

    The Streets at Southpoint and the USO of North Carolina in partnership with the United States Veterans Corps and several North Carolina military branches will host a special community event on Saturday, March 30 to honor our hometown heroes and celebrate the release of G.I. JOE: RETALIATION. Special

  • Deployed 916th Airmen in TCM After Dark

    The Transit Center at Manas serves as the premier transportation and logistics hub supporting military operations in Afghanistan. The wing's around-the-clock missions include air refueling of coalition aircraft, airlift of supplies and equipment, movement of coalition personnel and strengthening of

  • Commander's commentary: I know you can!

    For the last few years the members of the 916th Air Refueling Wing have been on a tough path. Inspections, deployments and uncertainty in government have marked the past 16 months for all of us.Next month we face another challenge, in which we will be tested, and exhausted by the end. In early May

  • 916th sergeant wins Marquez Award

    Senior Master Sgt. Jimmy L. Tart, a specialist flight chief with the 916th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, was recently awarded the 2012 Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez award for Air Force Reserve Command. The award recognizes excellence in technical maintenance."I was quite surprised," said Tart, when he heard

  • March newcomers, promotions and awards

    The men and women of the 916th Air Refueling Wing wish to congratulate and welcome the following individuals for their achievements in the month of March:Quarterly Awards - October - December 2012Company Grade OfficerCapt. Samantha Unruh916th Maintenance GroupSenior NCO of the QuarterMaster Sgt.

  • 916th Intelligence Office wins at command

    One 916th Air Refueling Wing office isn't really big on letting people know what they are doing.They work behind secure doors and don't share much information unless it is on a need-to-know basis, but just this week they learned big news that has the whole wing talking.The 916th ARW Intelligence