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

    On Aug. 3rd, the 171st Air Refueling Wing, located in Coraopolis, PA. hosted a Wing Commander Assumption of Command Ceremony. The Assumption of Command Ceremony, is a formal ceremony where the commander assumed the responsibility of the 171st Air Refueling Wing. Troops assembled in formation in

  • Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning Visits 171st

    Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning made a stop at the 171st Air Refueling Wing in Coraopolis July 24. Mr. Fanning spent time with the men and women of the 171st, learning about the mission, capabilities, and relevance of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.

  • Base hosts IRR Muster

    The 171st Air Refueling Wing Recruiting Office, along with the 911th Airlift Wing, hosted an Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster here at the Wing Dining Facility, May 10th. About 40 Individual Ready Reservists attended the muster. The IRR extended an invitation to all members that live within a

  • Industries for the Blind Annual Vendor Fair at 171st ARW

    5 Jun 2013 171st ARW, Coraopolis PA: Industries for the Blind hosted the annual Vendor Fair and picnic supporting the 171st Air Refueling Wing's IBExpress store. Eight vendors that have commercial contracts with Industries for the Blind came to the 171st to give Wing members a preview of products

  • A tribute to Col. Stedford

         Col. Joel Stedford's wife and daughter along with several members of the 171st Air Refueling Wing paid tribute to their dear friend and Guardsman May 4th. They gathered in the Operations Auditorium at the 171st Air Refueling Wing.     Due to some unfortunate health problems, he sadly passed

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