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  • Old Utility Vehicle Gets New Life

    Members of the 171st Air Refueling Wing here joined together to restore a vital piece of field equipment, the Security Forces Squadron's M-Gator, a small all-terrain utility vehicle. Airmen, inspired by the Air Force's Every Dollar Counts campaign, chose to restore the M-Gator rather than replace

  • 171st Takes Part in State Emergency Preparedness Exercise

    The Pennsylvania National Guard hosted a Vigilant Guard exercise with scenarios taking place at eight locations throughout the Commonwealth from 8 through 15 May, 2014. These exercises provide opportunities for military and civilian counterparts to integrate planning efforts between local, state and

  • President Obama and Vice President Biden land at the 171st

    President Obama and Vice President Biden land at the Pennsylvania Air National Guard 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, April 16, 2014. Before their tour of the Community College of Allegheny County West Hills Center to speak on the importance of jobs-driven skills training,

  • President Barack Obama Lands at the 171st Air Refueling Wing

    The President of the United States, Barack Obama, landed here in Air Force One at approximately 12:15p.m. today before traveling to the U.S. Steel plant in West Mifflin, near Pittsburgh, to deliver a speech as part of a two-day tour used to promote his proposals given during his State of the Union

  • 171st Annual Open Season Health Care Benefits Fair

    The annual Open Season Health Care Benefits Fair was held here today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the dining facility. Eight health care vendors and two financial planning vendors were present at the fair, giving service members an opportunity to explore and discuss benefits available to them.The

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