POMLT4 prepares for Afghanistan mission

Final flight gives reason to celebrate

The time between Thanksgiving and the New Year is for many, a time for traditions. Traditions are what set us apart from others and create strong bonds. The Air Force, being a family of its own, has some pretty strong traditions too. One of which is called the Final Flight or "Fini" flight. It is

Leader of the pack

POMLT team returns from Afghanistan

Family members and friends welcomed home five members of the 171st Security Forces Squadron from their deployment to Afghanistan Nov. 18. Assigned to POMLT 2, a police operational mentor and liaison team, the group worked to train Afghan military and police on security tactics. "It was a longer

2011 Orientation Flight Season Wraps-up

Another successful year of affording the opportunity to fly on a mission and witness the aerial refueling of a KC-135 Stratotanker has successfully wrapped up for the remainder of the 2011 calendar year. Unit members are encouraged to submit civic leaders to come fly with us during our annual flying

Airman assists Western PA School for the Deaf

Deployed SFS members aid Afghanistan orphanage

Members of the 171st Security Forces Squadron currently deployed to FOB outside of Kabul, Afghanistan, coordinated a donation to a local orphanage of more than 1,000 pounds of clothes, school supplies, shoes and winter blankets Nov. 2.Master Sgt. David Porter, team leader of POMLT 2, a police

They Came, They Sought, They Conquered

The 171st Air Refueling Wing's volleyball team, sponsored by Peoples Natural Gas, placed first in the GNC Corporate Games' tournament held Wednesday evening at the Green Tree Sportsplex. "It was a great workout and I really enjoyed taking on other corporations for a good cause," Staff Sgt. Renee

Penguins Noseart

What appeared to be a normal morning here at the 171st Air Refueling Wing turned into a special event for Technical Sgt. John Blinkey who is the crew chief for aircraft 58-000074 artfully pays tribute to the Pittsburgh Penguins on the nose of the aircraft. Pittsburgh Penguins players autographed the

Annual 171st CFC Campaign Season is here!

Every fall, the 171st has the opportunity to make a difference by contributing to their local Combined Federal Campaign, and try some really great chili. Last year, our members contribute more than $19,000 to the CFC from more than 36 donors. We hope to continue the success with this year's