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  • AMC commander visits 916th

    It was a quick trip, but for several men and women of the 916th Air Refueling Wing it was quality time.Gen. Ray Johns, commander of Air Mobility Command, stopped by the 916th Air Refueling Wing on Tuesday, July 25, as part of a two-day tour that took him from Scott Air Force Base, Ill to West

  • Wing losers win big

    Nine Airmen from across the 916th Air Refueling Wing decided to put fitness first and get their figures ready for summer.But what's the fun in that without a little competition?Participants in the 916th Air Refueling Wing's first Biggest Loser contest sweetened the challenge by putting in a bit of

  • ISO Challenge 2012: Maintenance prepares for record-setting inspection

    Editor's note: We ran this story in early August, but now that the inspection has started we wanted to add a Video News Story to the piece to keep you updated on how our maintainers are performing. Unfortunately, they weren't able to make the 25-day goal this time, but they did significantly

  • TFI group gets familiar face as new commander

    Col. Kevin Fesler assumed command of the 414th Fighter Group from Col. Keith Acree in a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 13. Fesler comes to the 414th from Langley Air Force Base, Va., where he was the Air Force Reserve Advisor, Headquarters Air Combat

  • Parting is such sweet sorrow

    More than 70 family and friends turned out on Monday night to wish the Ogden's farewell during a dinner here.Representatives from the 4th Fighter Wing, 916th Operations Group, Maintenance Group, Mission Support Group, Wing Staff, USO and local community spent a few hours gathered at the Eagles

  • Summer sizzles with some new faces and ranks

    The men and women of the 916th Air Refueling Wing wish to welcome our newcomers for July and those receiving promotions and awards.NEWCOMERS:Tech. Sgt. Deron Day916th Force Support SquadronTech. Sgt. Rose Langwell916th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronStaff Sgt. Deandra Lewis916th Force Support

  • Deployers support overseas families

    Airmen deployed from the 916th Air Refueling Wing supported a special mission in early July.This mission didn't include flying, but it did include sharing the KC-135R Stratotanker with some interested parties.Dependant children from Incirlik Air Base got to tour a tanker for a few hours learning

  • Local ATA chapter hosts annual convention and fundraiser

    The Kitty Hawk Airlift/Tanker Association will host a golf tournament on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 at the Three Eagles Golf Course. The tournament is being held in conjunction with the National Airlift/Tanker Association's annual board meeting which is being held here.Proceeds for the tournament benefit

  • Get a clue: Social media contest highlights military travel benefits

    Where in the world is Wen-dy Lo-pe-do-te?Just substitute my name for "Carmen San Diego" from the popular 1990's children's show and you'll get the gist of our upcoming interactive series on the 916th Air Refueling Wing's Facebook and Twitter pages.Starting July 29, I will be traveling the world

  • RED HORSE Reservist receives Paul Harris Fellow

    An Airman assigned to the 567th RED HORSE Squadron was presented with the Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Kinston for his service in the U.S. Air Force and the community, here June 28."This year I decided to present the Rotary's top award to someone who lives by (the club's) motto, 'Service