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  • Air Force declares 931st 'Outstanding'

    It's official. The 931st Air Refueling Group is an "outstanding" place to be.The Group is one of 15 Air Force Reserve Command units selected to receive the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for 2009. Selections were announced Tuesday following a memorandum from Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., AFRC

  • Air Force officials launch FitFamily

    Air Force officials are launching a new family fitness program that encourages an active lifestyle for kids and adults, and serves as an outlet to promote health and wellness in Air Force families. FitFamily, a companion to the highly successful youth fitness program, Fit Factor, begins Jan. 30, and

  • Congratulations Promotees

    The following Airmen assigned to the 931st Air Refueling Group were recently promoted to the rank listed: Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen Lowman18th Air Refueling SquadronSenior Master Sgt. Paul McGinnis931st Aircraft Maintenance SquadronTech. Sgt. Crystal Bozick18th Air Refueling SquadronTech. Sgt. John

  • Airmen of the Year

    Two KC-135 boom operators and a historian were selected as the 931st Air Refueling Group's 2009 Airmen of the Year. Selected were Master Sgt. John "Tex" Austin as Staff Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Tech. Sgt. Scott Gaitley as NCO of the Year, and recently-promoted Staff Sgt. Gregery Brashier

  • Spirit Spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Shawn Birmingham

    Tech. Sgt. Shawn Birmingham is a Valley Center, Kan., native who was in the Air National Guard for 16 years before joining the 931st Air Refueling Group three years ago. Unit: 931st Aircraft Maintenance SquadronAir Force job: Pneudraulic Systems SpecialistCivilian job: I work in the quality

  • Training Teamwork

    Tech. Sgt. Clay Dotson helps Capt. Mike McClain adjust a defensive suit while training at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on Jan. 10, 2010. Both Airmen are Reservists assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, the flying unit of the 931st Air Refueling Group. Airmen assigned to the 18th ARS are

  • Special operations C-130s, Airmen provide disaster relief in Haiti

    Airmen and C-130 Hercules aircraft from the Air Force Special Operations Command here landed in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the evening of Jan. 13 and are continuing to provide disaster relief to area ravaged by a 7.0 earthquake.MC-130H Combat Talon IIs and a C-130 from the 1st Special Operations Wing

  • Slideshow: Call for Recognition January 2010

    Airman Basic Aaron Humig accepts a commemorative coin during a 931st Air Refueling Group Commander's Call on Jan. 10, 2010. Airman Humig, a Reservist assigned to the 931st Mission Support Flight, was recognized for finishing Air Force basic military training as an honor graduate. Lt. Col. Randy

  • Welcome Newcomers

    The following Airmen were welcomed to the 931st Air Refueling Group in January:Capt. Adam Stepniewski931st Aerospace Medicine FlightMaster Sgt. David Willier931st Aircraft Maintenance SquadronStaff Sgt. Jeremiah Gregory931st Aircraft Maintenance SquadronStaff Sgt. Lindsay Mellan931st Aerospace

  • Mrs. Boulett voted Best

    Mary Boulett receives the trophy for earning first place in the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 12th Annual Chili Cook-Off. Mrs. Boulett's "White Chili" was voted best out of 17 entries tasted during the Jan. 10 event, to include an entry from her husband, AMXS's Chief Master Sgt. John Boulett.