Great Back Pack Giveaway

Unit members' children benefit from a partnership between IBExpress and the 171st Family Readiness Office who received donations from Dollar Tree in conjunction with a Mission Homefront initiative August 15. IBExpress supplies backpacks which are then filled with back-to-school items from Dollar Tree and distributed to children of unit members. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ann Young/ Released)

Great Back Pack Giveaway

Unit members' children benefit from a partnership between IBExpress and the 171st Family Readiness Office who received donations from Dollar Tree in conjunction with a Mission Homefront initiative August 15. IBExpress supplies backpacks which are then filled with back-to-school items from Dollar Tree and distributed to children of unit members. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ann Young/ Released)

Great Back Pack Giveaway

Unit members' children benefit from a partnership between IBExpress and the 171st Family Readiness Office who received donations from Dollar Tree in conjunction with a Mission Homefront initiative August 15. IBExpress supplies backpacks which are then filled with back-to-school items from Dollar Tree and distributed to children of unit members. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ann Young/ Released)

Great Back Pack Giveaway

Unit members' children benefit from a partnership between IBExpress and the 171st Family Readiness Office who received donations from Dollar Tree in conjunction with a Mission Homefront initiative August 15. IBExpress supplies backpacks which are then filled with back-to-school items from Dollar Tree and distributed to children of unit members. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ann Young/ Released)

Social media makes staying in touch easier

Photos appearing on the USAF BMT facebook page feature some 171st Air Refueling Wing recruits Alyssa Dunlap and Clarissa Fabus.

Father and son take the enlistment oath together

Jack Walters and Jacob Walters take their enlistment oath with the 171st Air Refueling Wing July 25. Father and son will both be part of the unit's Logistics Readiness Squadron. Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Art Sullenbarger welcomes them. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ann Young/ Released)