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Fuels section stops 'bleeding'

An engine without fuel is as effective as a heart without blood. Without blood, a body is an inanimate corpse, without fuel, an aircraft is a static display. A leaking tanker is like a bleeding body - ineffective and dangerous.The fuel system specialists of the 931st Maintenance Squadron and the

Learning from experience: 931st member shares tornado safety tips

Kansas' propensity for tornadoes has been well-documented, both on the silver-screen and by scientific research.In fact, the state that inspired the iconic twister for the movie "The Wizard of Oz" has the second-highest average number tornadoes per year in the nation according to the National

931st employer, NASA, to receive ESGR "Above and Beyond" award

The employer of a 931st member has been selected to receive a high-level award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.Tech. Sgt. Lynn Lefebvre, a traditional Reservist assigned to the 931st Civil Engineer Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., worked together with fellow traditional

Be ready: emergency management gets personal

In the Air Force, we are used to participating in safety drills designed to teach us emergency survival skills and techniques. That training started in grade school with fire and tornado drills that provided a nice diversion from class work and matured to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear

931st NCO named 2011 AFRC outstanding enlisted aircrew NCO

An Airman from the 931st Air Refueling Group was named Outstanding Enlisted Aircrew member of the year in the NCO category by Air Force Reserve Command, March 30.Master Sgt. James Guldjord, a boom operator, 18th Air Refueling Squadron, is from San Diego. He has more than ten years of active duty and

Psychological Health Advocacy Program promotes mental health

A program that promotes emotional wellness is available to Reserve Airmen and their families at no cost.The staff of the Psychological Health Advocacy Program assists AFRC Airmen and their families regardless of their deployment status.Additionally, they will locate resources for Airmen and their

April edition of Citizen Airman available online

Reserve leadership pledges support for ESGR

Aircraft structures perform metal operations

Aircraft structural specialists are like plastic and cosmetic surgeons. They can surgically remove and replace an outer and inner layer of skin to repair damaged areas and perform protective procedures, like painting or coating, to prevent blemishes. The skin of an airplane, like the skin of a