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  • Helping Latvian Orphans Through Training

    Members of the 171st Air Refueling Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard got the opportunity tohand-deliver glasses, clothes, books and toys to children at the Naujene Orphange, near Daugavpils, Latvia, June 29, 2015.Senior Master Sergeant Mark Nicolia and Technical

  • Colonel Perez Assumes Command of the 171st Air Refueling Wing

    Col. Gregg A. Perez formally assumed command of the 171st Air Refueling Wing during an Assumption of Command ceremony held here today. The formal ceremony began at 10 a.m. with approximately 1,200 guardsmen in attendance, as well as Perez's family, media and Brig. Gen. Anthony J. Carrelli, who

  • ANG highlights interoperability capabilities at every level

    Airmen from three National Guard units took to the skies to support 13 nations in developing and ensuring a stable Baltic region during Saber Strike 15, June 9.Two KC-135 Stratotankers and their crews from Michigan and Pennsylvania joined A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from Maryland to provide close air

  • PA Air National Guard to receive aircraft simulator at Pittsburgh ANGB

    The Pennsylvania Air National Guard's 171st Air Refueling Wing, located at the Pittsburgh International Airport, has been chosen to receive a KC-135 flight simulator by the Air Force's Air Mobility Command.The addition of the simulator, which was prompted by the Pease Air National Guard Base, NH

  • Official 171st Facebook Page

    The 171st Air Refueling Wing now has a new official Facebook page, adding another source to where unit members and the public can view photos, videos and keep up on 171st news. The Facebook page is growing daily in popularity as people can follow posts such as "Throwback Thursday" where every week

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