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  • Civil engineers have global impact in 2010

         In 2010, 171st Civil Engineers deployed personnel to numerous locations for both real world and training missions.      Last year, the unit was initially notified that the whole squadron would be deployed for a 179-day rotation, which is the standard for civil engineers. When the mission

  • Tops in Blue features 171 ARW member, performs locally

         The 2010 "We Believe" Tops in Blue world tour, gave an eye-catching, dazzling show Sept. 10 at Moon Park Amphitheater in Moon Township.      The show gave a personal touch since the 171st Air Refueling Wing's very own, Airman 1st Class Lisa Weiss was part of this year's elite group of

  • General throws first pitch at Pirate's game

         Brig. Gen. Michael Callan, vice commander, 17th Air Force in Germany, Ramstein Air Base, had the opportunity to live out a lifetime dream; to throw the first pitch at a Pittsburgh Pirate's game. The dream came true at the Saturday, Aug. 7 game against the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park.    

  • Cops take lead in competition

         Four Airmen from the 171st Security Forces Squadron took the lead in the Marksmanship Advisory Council II Regional Match, Aug. 20-22 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. competing against Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia and Virginia National Guards.      Tech. Sgt. Jason Montgomery, Staff Sgt. Josh

  • Chaplain Lt. Col. Jack Fitzgerald to retire

              As Lt. Col. Jack Fitzgerald prepared for his last mass, he sat behind his desk and rubbed cream on his sore ankle.  "One of the best things about being part the Air Guard was the fact that it kept me young in mind, body, and spirit!", said Fitzgerald, better known as Father Jack who plans

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