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  • Former journalist recalls time on Tanker Times staff

    Lt. Col. Michele Papakie spent 13 years in public affairs, both as enlisted and an officer. But her work as a reporter stuck with her throughout her career. Papakie said the production of the publication was much different when she began her career than it is today."Back then, there were only two of

  • 171st wins regional award

    Members of the 171st Air Refueling Wing showed their support to fellow veterans at the 2010 Partners in Leadership Award Ceremony hosted by the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania October 12, in the Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh. This night of honor, gratitude and history helps

  • Comptroller flight ranks in top 20 nationally

    In the 2009 fiscal year, the 171st Comptroller Flight managed a budget more than $57 million, processed 7,800 travel vouchers and created nearly 15,000 military orders.The flight, formerly known as the finance office, ranks 14 out of 91 guard units nationally for efficiency. The ranking is

  • Surviving on the water

    Training requirements constantly change. Every military member experiences it and aircrew are no exception. The 171st Aircrew Flight Equipment office conducts a water survival refresher course every three years, but this year was the first time parachutes were not included in the course.Despite any

  • Unit's pride demonstrated by plane refurbishing

    The F-102 Delta Dagger is one of the first aircraft guests see as they pull up to the 171st gate. A much different aircraft than the KC-135 Tankers parked on the flight line, tail number 4015 was considered the unit's "ace" during its prime years between 1961-1975.In August 2008 the aircraft was

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