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  • Employer awards recognize outstanding support for Reserve members

    Citizen Airmen who support and defend the Constitution by wearing an Air Force uniform can only successfully balance their family, civilian employment and Reserve commitment with the support of their civilian employer. Sometimes, those employers may go above and beyond to support their military

  • Local USO volunteer wins national award

    You've seen him at the 916th Family Day, at pre-deployment briefings and at several homecomings over the last 18 months.While you recognize his face, his name might allude you.Al Pedersen is the humble volunteer who provides a USO presence to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Just a few weeks ago,

  • Inspections end for 916th

    More than 100 inspectors from Air Force Reserve Command and Air Mobility Command made a pre-Christmas visit to the 916th Air Refueling Wing during December's unit training assembly.They had made their lists, checked them twice, and were going around the wing to find out who's been naughty or

  • Ride of a lifetime: 916th Airmen fly with 4th Fighter Wing

    Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor hurricanes... Well, maybe Hurricane Sandy did delay what was to be the experience of a lifetime for two deserving 916th Air Refueling Wing Airmen.Winds exceeding 25 knots cancelled an F-15E Strike Eagle incentive flight scheduled during the October unit training

  • Colonel selection board results include 916th reservists

    The Air Force Personnel Center just announced the colonel selection board results and two reservists from the 916th made the list.Lt. Col. Robert Youngblood, staff judge advocate and Lt. Col. Ann Brown, deputy mission support group commander, are now eligible for promotion to

  • Closing out the year in style

    The men and women of the 916th Air Refueling Wing want to congratulate the following individuals on their promotions in the month of December.Master Sgt. Carlton B. Harrell916th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronTech. Sgt. Kyle S. Canterbury916th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronTech. Sgt. Alicia A.

  • Airmen spread more holiday cheer

    It is the biggest night of the year for children around the world.And Maj. Nate Rodriguez ensured the 'big guy' was ready when he met him earlier this month.On Dec. 7, 2012 a few members of the 916th Air Refueling Wing had the pleasure of meeting Santa during the Durham Tower Lighting event at the

  • 18th Air Force Commander visits 916th

    The 916th Air Refueling Wing put out the welcome mat for the 18th Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, for a visit here Dec. 4.McDew leads Air Mobility Command's sole numbered air force, the Air Force's largest, and is responsible for day-to-day execution of AMC's worldwide operational

  • 916th helps Miss NC in quest for crown

    It's an unlikely pairing.A beauty queen and a military organization. But both have long histories and mutually-beneficial missions.In August, Miss North Carolina Arlie Honeycutt reached out to the 916th Air Refueling Wing to help her prepare a two-minute infomercial on her state. Honeycutt, a

  • Giddy up! The Horse leads the herd

    There's no doubt the members of the 567th RED HORSE Squadron are back in town.A sea of red hats descended on the 916th Air Refueling Wing's Warrior Run/Walk on Sunday, Nov. 18 and walked away with the Most Squadron Participation trophy and a few other awards.Airman First Class Sha'kera Rodriguez,