High speed: 931st Reservist represents AFRC at 172 miles per hour

Calling an Airman "high speed" is a figure of speech that goes hand-in-hand with phrases like "sharp troop," "go-getter," and "on-the-ball," but when someone says Tech Sgt. John Fitzpatrick is "high speed," the compliment is literal.Fitzpatrick, an aircraft structural craftsman with the 931st

The business of the boom

Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lewis spends the majority of his work days lying flat on his stomach, cruising at more than 500 miles per hour, 30,000 feet above the surface of the earth, passing gas.It isn't a typical nine-to-five job ... but then again, Lewis' particular field of expertise isn't exactly

931st Airmen contribute to successful McConnell LCAP

The active duty 22nd Air Refueling Wing and Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group received an overall rating of "satisfactory" at an out brief following a week-long Logistics Compliance Assessment Program (LCAP) inspection here today.An LCAP inspection is conducted to measure a unit's ability to perform

Security Forces Squadron conducts combat training

Senior Airman Ashley Rodriguez was feeling the burn."That was rough!" she exclaimed, hands on her knees, gasping for air.Rodriguez, a member of the 931st Air Refueling Group Security Forces Squadron, had just completed the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test. The test was part of a rigorous, two-day

931st announces annual award winners

The 931st Air Refueling Group has announced the annual award winners for 2011.  The award winners were selected after a careful review of nomination packages conducted by a selection board.The annual award winners are as follows:Company Grade Officer of the Year:  Capt. Austin R. Aggson, 18th

Defense bill authorizes pay raise and new mobilization rules

When President Barack Obama signed the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act on Dec. 31, 2011, he enacted new laws on military pay and mobilization. These laws start the New Year with the Defense Appropriation Bill that the president signed on Dec. 23, which provides $5.2 billion for the Air Force

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McConnell HAWC advice for keeping New Year’s fitness resolutions on track

Each year, millions of people make the New Year's resolution to lose weight and get in shape. And, each year, millions lose motivation and ultimately fall short of their goal.The McConnell Air Force Base Health and Wellness Center has some advice for 931st Airmen who are planning to make fitness a

Reserve Command announces new command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen R. Buckner was selected for the Air Force Reserve Command's top enlisted position. Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Jr., chief of the Air Force Reserve and AFRC commander, made the selection Dec. 23. "We're looking forward to Chief Buckner coming on board and sharing her