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171st Photos

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220114-Z-EY983-1001

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman, 1st Lt. Heather Edsall, assigned to the 171st Medical Group poses for an photo at the 171st Air Refueling Wing Coraopolis, Pennsylvania January 14, 2022. Edsall was featured in an article highlighting her accomplishments with implementing the Tactical Casualty Combat Care at the 171st ARW. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
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210825-Z-EY983-2082

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman, Capt. Gary Hutsler, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing kisses his baby, Franklin, after returning to Pittsburgh, from a deployment to CENTCOM, Aug. 25, 2021. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
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210825-Z-EY983-2023

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen, Master Sgt. Daniel Zickefoose, left, is fist bumped by Col. Samuel Wilson, 171st Air Refueling Wing, Vice Wing Commander, upon returning to Pittsburgh from a deployment in CENTCOM, Aug. 25th, 2021. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
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210728-Z-EY983-1078

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman, Tech. Sgt. John Henn, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, is refueling an F-16 “Falcon” aircraft, assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard during a routine aerial refueling training mission on July 28, 2021 near St. Louis, Missouri. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
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210513-Z-EY983-1030

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Michael Dugan, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineer Squadron poses for an image before entering into a live fire training evolution, May 13, 2021, in Allison Park, Pennsylvania. Guardsmen based at the 171st train at the Allegheny County Fire Academy. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
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210513-Z-OK627-1071

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen stand by performing as the rapid intervention team (RIT) during a live fire training evolution, May 13, 2021, in Allison Park, Pennsylvania. The RIT is a dedicated crew assigned to rapidly deploy in the event a firefighter is lost or trapped. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. M. Zoe Wockenfuss)
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210623-Z-EY983-1003

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman, Staff Sgt. Zachary Trunzo, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron, stands in a defensive position while receiving critique from an instructor after a mock active shooter exercise, June 24, 2021, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Training for diverse, real-world scenarios ensures Airmen are fully trained, qualified, prepared and ready to deploy worldwide at all times. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
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210501-Z-EY983-1091

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman, Staff Sgt. Jerrad Skone, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron, portrays an insurgent and takes a defensive position during a simulated ambush on guardsmen during an ability to survive and operate (ATSO) exercise May 1, 2021, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The wing conducted an ATSO exercise to train guardsmen how to perform normal duty tasks in a potentially hazardous environment. (Pennsylvania Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
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Kristie Volchko flanked by her mom, Carole (L), and her dad, Ronald, following her graduation from training in Wichita Falls, TX.

Kristie Volchko flanked by her mom, Carole (L), and her dad, Ronald, following her graduation from training in Wichita Falls, TX.
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Former 171st commander inducted into Hall of Fame

Brigadier General (Retired) William Boardley, center, receives his Pa Air National Guard Hall of Fame plaque from Major General Wesley Craig Pa National Guard Adjutant General at the annual Flight of Freedom ceremony held on Sunday, Sept 16th. (Pa Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Chris Botzum)
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Gilbert Patton official photo

Gilbert L. Patton, Operations Group Commander, 171 ARW
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171st Air Refueling Wing Governor's Twenty Award Winners

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)
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Commander for a day Joey Fabus

Eight year old Joey Fabus and his family were invited to the 171st Air Refueling Wing located near Pittsburgh Pa. for Joey to be Commander for a day July 17, 2014. Joey has Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, an inoperable tumor that grows in the middle of the brainstem, his condition is terminal. Joey was sworn in as commander of the 171st from the Mission Support Group Commander Colonel Mark Goodwill. He then received his flight suit, hat, and pilot wings. From there, Joey toured the security forces section where he got to see, hands on, the different weapons the 171st uses. Joey was then given an intelligence briefing and given a scenario where he had to make a command decision. He then got a tour of one of the KC-135 R/T Stratotanker aircraft. The day ended when Joey received a medal for his bravery from 171st Maintenance Group Commander Colonel Thomas Hess. Joey’s parents, Cindy and Dave, were awarded a center of influence medal. It has always been a dream of Joey’s to be in the Military. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Major Karen Bogdan/Released)
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Commander for a day Joey Fabus

Eight year old Joey Fabus and his family were invited to the 171st Air Refueling Wing located near Pittsburgh Pa. for Joey to be Commander for a day July 17, 2014. Joey has Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, an inoperable tumor that grows in the middle of the brainstem, his condition is terminal. Joey was sworn in as commander of the 171st from the Mission Support Group Commander Colonel Mark Goodwill. He then received his flight suit, hat, and pilot wings. From there, Joey toured the security forces section where he got to see, hands on, the different weapons the 171st uses. Joey was then given an intelligence briefing and given a scenario where he had to make a command decision. He then got a tour of one of the KC-135 R/T Stratotanker aircraft. The day ended when Joey received a medal for his bravery from 171st Maintenance Group Commander Colonel Thomas Hess. Joey’s parents, Cindy and Dave, were awarded a center of influence medal. It has always been a dream of Joey’s to be in the Military. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Major Karen Bogdan/Released)
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Commander for a day Joey Fabus

Eight year old Joey Fabus and his family were invited to the 171st Air Refueling Wing located near Pittsburgh Pa. for Joey to be Commander for a day July 17, 2014. Joey has Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, an inoperable tumor that grows in the middle of the brainstem, his condition is terminal. Joey was sworn in as commander of the 171st from the Mission Support Group Commander Colonel Mark Goodwill. He then received his flight suit, hat, and pilot wings. From there, Joey toured the security forces section where he got to see, hands on, the different weapons the 171st uses. Joey was then given an intelligence briefing and given a scenario where he had to make a command decision. He then got a tour of one of the KC-135 R/T Stratotanker aircraft. The day ended when Joey received a medal for his bravery from 171st Maintenance Group Commander Colonel Thomas Hess. Joey’s parents, Cindy and Dave, were awarded a center of influence medal. It has always been a dream of Joey’s to be in the Military. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Major Karen Bogdan/Released)
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Commander for a day Joey Fabus

Eight year old Joey Fabus and his family were invited to the 171st Air Refueling Wing located near Pittsburgh Pa. for Joey to be Commander for a day July 17, 2014. Joey has Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, an inoperable tumor that grows in the middle of the brainstem, his condition is terminal. Joey was sworn in as commander of the 171st from the Mission Support Group Commander Colonel Mark Goodwill. He then received his flight suit, hat, and pilot wings. From there, Joey toured the security forces section where he got to see, hands on, the different weapons the 171st uses. Joey was then given an intelligence briefing and given a scenario where he had to make a command decision. He then got a tour of one of the KC-135 R/T Stratotanker aircraft. The day ended when Joey received a medal for his bravery from 171st Maintenance Group Commander Colonel Thomas Hess. Joey’s parents, Cindy and Dave, were awarded a center of influence medal. It has always been a dream of Joey’s to be in the Military. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Major Karen Bogdan/Released)
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Commander for a day Joey Fabus

Eight year old Joey Fabus and his family were invited to the 171st Air Refueling Wing located near Pittsburgh Pa. for Joey to be Commander for a day July 17, 2014. Joey has Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, an inoperable tumor that grows in the middle of the brainstem, his condition is terminal. Joey was sworn in as commander of the 171st from the Mission Support Group Commander Colonel Mark Goodwill. He then received his flight suit, hat, and pilot wings. From there, Joey toured the security forces section where he got to see, hands on, the different weapons the 171st uses. Joey was then given an intelligence briefing and given a scenario where he had to make a command decision. He then got a tour of one of the KC-135 R/T Stratotanker aircraft. The day ended when Joey received a medal for his bravery from 171st Maintenance Group Commander Colonel Thomas Hess. Joey’s parents, Cindy and Dave, were awarded a center of influence medal. It has always been a dream of Joey’s to be in the Military. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Major Karen Bogdan/Released)
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Commander for a day Joey Fabus

Eight year old Joey Fabus and his family were invited to the 171st Air Refueling Wing located near Pittsburgh Pa. for Joey to be Commander for a day July 17, 2014. Joey has Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, an inoperable tumor that grows in the middle of the brainstem, his condition is terminal. Joey was sworn in as commander of the 171st from the Mission Support Group Commander Colonel Mark Goodwill. He then received his flight suit, hat, and pilot wings. From there, Joey toured the security forces section where he got to see, hands on, the different weapons the 171st uses. Joey was then given an intelligence briefing and given a scenario where he had to make a command decision. He then got a tour of one of the KC-135 R/T Stratotanker aircraft. The day ended when Joey received a medal for his bravery from 171st Maintenance Group Commander Colonel Thomas Hess. Joey’s parents, Cindy and Dave, were awarded a center of influence medal. It has always been a dream of Joey’s to be in the Military. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Major Karen Bogdan/Released)
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Commander for a day Joey Fabus

Eight year old Joey Fabus and his family were invited to the 171st Air Refueling Wing located near Pittsburgh Pa. for Joey to be Commander for a day July 17, 2014. Joey has Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, an inoperable tumor that grows in the middle of the brainstem, his condition is terminal. Joey was sworn in as commander of the 171st from the Mission Support Group Commander Colonel Mark Goodwill. He then received his flight suit, hat, and pilot wings. From there, Joey toured the security forces section where he got to see, hands on, the different weapons the 171st uses. Joey was then given an intelligence briefing and given a scenario where he had to make a command decision. He then got a tour of one of the KC-135 R/T Stratotanker aircraft. The day ended when Joey received a medal for his bravery from 171st Maintenance Group Commander Colonel Thomas Hess. Joey’s parents, Cindy and Dave, were awarded a center of influence medal. It has always been a dream of Joey’s to be in the Military. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Major Karen Bogdan/Released)
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Joey Fabus: 171st ARW Commander For A Day

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)
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