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  • New law allows salutes in civvies during anthem

    Veterans and servicemembers not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect in October. "The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's armed

  • Group engineer reunites with AFJROTC commander

    Lt. Col. James Wohlwend took one look at William Souder's master sergeant stripes and started to feel old.Then Sergeant Souder pulled out his Derby High School senior yearbook. "Now I feel really old," Colonel Wohlwend said, looking at pictures of himself and Sergeant Souder from 17 years

  • Survey responses still needed as Nov. 26 deadline nears

    On Oct. 1, Air Force leaders opened the door for all Airmen to voice their concerns with the launching of the 2008 Air Force Climate Survey. Although that door is still open, it is slowly closing. The survey, which runs through Nov. 26, is designed to assess the opinions and perceptions of the Air

  • Commander talks about meteor showers, winter safety, service

    Family Members of the 931st ARG,On Nov. 2, at 2 a.m., is when daylight savings time officially starts (i.e. our clocks go back). Interesting enough, on that night there will be one of the most intense meteor showers ever with 15 per hour predicted between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Also, this is a good time

  • Getting 1 and then some: NYPD cop shows how it's done

    As he patrols Gotham's streets as one of New York's Finest, Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Andy Jean-Pierre is focused on more than just protecting and serving. He's also looking out for national defense. In doing so, the traditional reservist helped 18 people join the Air Force Reserve between Oct.

  • Spirit Spotlight: Master Sgt. Darren Demel

    Master Sgt. Darren Demel is a Hoisington, Kan., native who has been in the Air Force for more than 19 years.  He was an active-duty B-52 Stratofortress crew chief for 11 years.Air Force job: KC-135 Stratotanker Boom OperatorCivilian job: Manufacturing engineer for Cessna Aircraft CompanyEducation:

  • Newcomers welcomed

    The following Airmen joined the 931st Air Refueling Group during the October Unit Training Assembly:Tech. Sgt. Kevin Schademann931st Aircraft Maintenance SquadronStaff Sgt. Khoa Nguyen931st Civil Engineer SquadronSenior Airman Allen Cooper931st Aircraft Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Candice