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Summer water bash

Master Sgt. Heather Mousseau and Chief Master Sgt. Dallas Turner prepare to enjoy the Summer Water Bash sponsored by the Red Eagles Booster Club in August. The event was open to all 911th and 916th Airmen and their families. (USAF photo courtesy of the 911ARS)

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Sumo Saturday

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- The sumo wrestler suits were a big hit during the 916th's annual Family Day in 2008. This year's Family Day is scheduled for Oct. 3.

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Sunny skies in South America

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.-- Staff Sgt. Charles Alford, a reservist with the 916th Communication Squadron, sends greetings from El Salvador. He is currently stationed in Honduras as a operations NCO for the directorate of command, control, communications and computer systems for a forward deployed task force. He also supports the mission by teaching a telecommunication academy and has traveled into El Salvador to help support medical operations there. Sgt. Alford supported Operation Iraqi Freedom just last year.

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Sunrise and sunset

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Senior Master Sgt. Bryan Payne, a communications superintendent with the 916th Communications Squadron, shows what difference a few hours can make in visibility in Iraq.

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Sunrise and sunset

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Senior Master Sgt. John Payne, a communications superintendent with the 916th Communications Squadron, shows what difference a few hours can make in visibility in Iraq.

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Supporting mission in Germany

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Master Sgt. Justin Patton, a Reservist with the 916th Security Forces Squadron, spends his annual training supporting the 435th Security Forces Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. He is supporting the active duty squadron with first sergeant duties. More than a dozen security forces members from Seymour Johnson reported to Ramstein at the end of July.

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Survival of the fittest

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Matteson and First Sergeant Robert Ewest demonstrate their ability to survive during a mock chemical attack conducted during the 916th Air Refueling Wing's March unit training assembly. Both sergeants are members of the 916th Logistics Readiness Squadron and were taking cover in their full chemical ensembles.

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Surviving and operating

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Senior Airman Maria Perry (right) continues to show her ability to operate in a simulated hostile environment along with Staff Sgt. Shelly Toney. Both are reservists with the 916th Mission Personnel Flight and were active participants in the wing's mock exercise during the March unit training assembly.

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Swapping stories

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Frieda Roos-Van Hessen shares stories with Col. Fritz Linsenmeyer, 916th Air Refueling Wing commander, during the May unit training assembly. Ms. Roos-Van Hessen is 93 and a survivor of the Holocaust. She detailed her life in her book, Life in the Shadow of the Swastika. She was on-base to speak to Airmen as part of the Equal Opportunity Office's outreach program. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Gillian Albro

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Swinson wins annual award

Tech. Sgt. Travis Swinson (left) goes over a flight plan with Capt. Ron Brand. Swinson was named the 916th ARW's Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for 2011.

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Tacked on!

Tech. Sgt. Timothy J. Kelly, 916th Force Support Squadron Non Commissioned officer in charge, receives his promotion in December. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Terrica Y. Jones, 916th ARW/PA )

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Take cover

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Reservists from the 916th Air Refueling Wing and active duty members for the 911th Air Refueling Squadron take part in a water fight during the combat dining in held during the May unit training weekend.

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Take that stage

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Capt. Kim Lewis, intelligence officer, briefs Col. Fritz Linsenmeyer, wing commander, on the layout and operations for friendly warfare during the 916th Air Refueling Wing's Combat Dining In. Capt. Lewis was one of the organizer's of the on-base event that hosted more than 175 reservists and active duty members.

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Take this

Maj. Vecchione is splashed down by members of the 911th Air Refueling Squadron upon his final KC-135R flight with the 916th Air Refueling Wing. (Courtesy photo)

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Taking home the trophy

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Members of the 916th RODEO team receive the trophy for Best KC-135 Aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo/TSgt. Scotty Sweatt, 916ARW/PA)

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Taking it to the skies

A pilot from the 916th Air Refueling Wing sits in the KC-135 prior to take-off to fulfill a scenario input at the wing's Operational Readiness Inspection. (USAF photo by TSgt. Scotty Sweatt, 916ARW/PA)

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Taking to the field

Senior Master Sgt. Donna Lorenz, 916th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was one of four reservists from the 916th to re-enlist at the Carolina Panthers game on Oct. 30, 2011. (USAF courtesy photo)

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Taking to the field

Col. Randy Ogden, 916th Air Refueling Wing commander, stands in front of military members from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Reserve and Guard forces who re-enlisted at the Carolina Panthers game on Oct. 30, 2011. Col. Ogden gave the oath of enlistment. (USAF photo by SSgt. Kyle Richardson, NCNG)

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Taking your cake face first

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Master Sgt. Shane Lynch celebrated his birthday and did something worthwhile for charity during the 916th Communications Squadron's annual training this year. Reservists trained hard on communication techniques and on-the-job training this year while at home station, but they also found time to do a fundraiser that helps members support their deployed Airmen overseas with care packages and bolster retirement celebrations.

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Talking to the media

Lt. Col. Charles Epperson, 916th Air Refueling Wing Staff Judge Advocate, is interviewed on camera during a recent media training exercise. The North Carolina KC-135 unit was the first in Air Force Reserve Command to receive this on-site training.

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