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  • The 171st Air Refueling Wing has joined with Point State Park and numerous other agencies to host Steel City Salutes the Troops, the region’s first interactive military and community outreach project, to celebrate local military history and relevance to the public. The event, scheduled for November 8, 2014, is designed to bring military members from past, present and future, members of the surrounding community and military support agencies together. (U.S. Air National Guard illustration by Master Sgt. Shawn Monk/ Released)

    Steel City Salutes the Troops

    The 171st Air Refueling Wing has joined with Point State Park and numerous other agencies to host Steel City Salutes the Troops, the region's first interactive military and community outreach project, to celebrate local military history and relevance to the public.The event, scheduled for November 8, 2014, is designed to bring military members from
  • Pennsylvania Air and Army National Guardsmen from the 171st Air Refueling Wing, the 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron, a geographically separated unit of the 171st, and the 1-104th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion participate in a joint exercise with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) at the John P. Murtha Cambria County Airport in Johnstown Pennsylvania, 15 August, 2014. This proof of concept exercise was to prove a KC-135 aircraft could land at the county airport and provide transportation for the Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (HART) personnel and their equipment along with Pennsylvania Army National Guardsmen and PEMA personnel. This proposed process could increase response time for emergency responders in the event of an emergency. It’s a historic event for the 258th as this is the first time a KC-135, based at the171st near Pittsburgh, will land at the county airport in Johnstown. (Pennsylvania Air National Guard Photo by Senior Airmen Nicole Luben / Released)

    Pennsylvania Air and Army National Guard conduct joint training with Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency

    Pennsylvania Air and Army National Guardsmen from the 171st Air Refueling Wing, the 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron, a geographically separated unit of the 171st, and the 1-104th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion participate in a joint exercise with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) at the John P. Murtha Cambria County Airport in
  • Brigadier General Anthony J. Carrelli, Deputy Adjutant General-Air, Pennsylvania National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, visited the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh, Sept. 7, 2014, to congratulate airmen from the wing who placed in the "Governor's Twenty," a state-wide shooting competition. Marksmanship team coach and first-place winner, Master Sgt. Edward Altmeyer Jr, Security Forces Squadron, (pictured far right) looks on as his team is congratulated for their placement in the contest. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo Airman 1st Class Allyson Manners/Released)

    171st Marksman Wins First Place in Governor's Twenty Shooting Competition

    Master Sergeant Ed Altmeyer and his team of marksmen from the 171st Air Refueling Wing won nine out of 20 available awards, with Altmeyer wining first place in the Pennsylvania "Governor's Twenty" Shooting Competition at Fort Indiantown Gap in Annville, Pa., Aug. 9. The competition measures the skill of marksmen in the Pennsylvania Air and Army
  • Eight-year-old Joey Fabus poses for a photo in the pilot seat of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during his time as commander for a day at the 171st Air Refueling Wing here, July 17, 2014, fulfilling his childhood dream of joining the military. Joey, who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, spent the day with members, completing various activities designed for his special day, before being awarded the 171st Medal for Bravery. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Major Karen Bogdan/Released)

    Joey Fabus: Commander for A Day

    Eight-year-old Joey Fabus became commander for a day at the 171st Air Refueling Wing here, July 17, 2014, fulfilling his childhood dream of joining the military. Joey, who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, spent the day with members, completing various activities designed for his special day, before being awarded the 171st Medal for
  • Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Master Sgt. Wesley Burt repairs an M-Gator utility vehicle at the 171st Air Refueling Wing's Vehicle Maintenance shop. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Shawn Monk/Released)

    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 it. This cost-effective choice ultimately saved the
  • 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 federal agencies in order to identify capabilities, streamline processes and policies and establish relationships and contacts between those organizations that would be called upon to work together in the case of a domestic emergency. All tolled, there were more than 2000 participants in this recent exercise and eight states/territories were represented through their National Guard troops. Vigilant Guard is a quarterly emergency preparedness exercise sponsored by U.S. Northern Command in conjunction with the National Guard Bureau. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Todd McFeeley / Released)

    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 federal agencies in order to identify
  • Pennsylvania Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Michaela Diallo shakes President Obama’s hand when Obama and Vice President Biden land at the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, April 16, 2014. Before Obama Biden leave for their tour of the Community College of Allegheny County West Hills Center to speak on the importance of jobs-driven skills training, Obama and Biden took time to shake hands with members of the 171st Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo/Released)

    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, Obama and Biden took time to shake hands with members

  • 171st Hosts 31st Annual African-American Heritage Luncheon

    The 171st Air Refueling Wing hosted its 31st annual African-American Heritage Luncheon, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott here. The event allowed the 171st ARW to celebrate its diversity, along with the local community, during African-American History Month.Attendees, including faculty and students from local high schools,
  • The President of the United States, Barack Obama, landed at the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Coraopolis, PA., in Air Force One at approximately 12:15p.m. January 29, 2014. Obama briefly spoke with 171st Wing Commander Colonel Ted E. Metgar before boarding Marine one to travel 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 the State of the Union address. (Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Stacey Barkey/Released)

    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 address.Despite subzero temperatures and a strict
  • The annual Open Season Health Care Benefits Fair was held at the 171st Air Refueling Wing in the dining facility on November 5, 2013. 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. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman Allyson L. Manners/Released)

    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 providers at the health fair offer plans for everyone,
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