Know Your Mil: Senior Airman Logan Noll
Heavy Mobile and Equipment Mechanic Senior Airman Logan Knoll, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Vehicle Maintenance Squadron, poses for a photo for the 171st ARW Spotlight, June 9, 2018, near Pittsburgh... More
Know Your Mil: CSM Rodriguez (Retired)
Mr. Ruben Rodriguez works as a contractor with United American Securities, LLC. Since 2011, he has been responsible for the security at the 171st Air Refueling Wing entry control point in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvan... More
Know Your Mil: Staff Sergeant Ryan Jones
Staff Sergeant Ryan Jones is an Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman with the 171st Air Refueling Wing. Staff Sgt. Jones has been a member with the guard unit since 2013 and currently is working full time as a... More
Guardsmen Install Single Point Refueling Receptacle
Staff Sgt. Jim Johnson and Airman 1st Class Michael McLaughlin of the 171st Air Refueling Wing Pa. Air National Guard install the left single point refueling receptacle on the KC-135T, near Pittsburgh June 13, ... More
Know Your Mil: Senior Airman Nickolaus Black
Integrated Communications/Navigation/Mission Systems specialist Senior Airman Nickolaus Black, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Squadron, poses for a photo for the 171st ARW Spotlight, June ... More
Know Your Mil Airman Taylor Perry
Traffic Management Specialist Airman Taylor Perry, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron, poses for a photo for the 171st ARW Spotlight, June 20, 2018, near Pittsburgh. Perry is ... More
Know Your Mil: A1C Kushnirenko
Personnel Apprentice Airman 1st Class Deanna Kushnirenko, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Force Support Squadron, poses for a photo for the 171st ARW Spotlight, June 20, 2018, near Pittsburgh. Kushnire... More
Know Your Mil: A1C Nicholas Dubina
Services Journeyman Airman 1st Class Nicholas Dubina, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Force Support Squadron, poses for a photo for the 171st ARW Spotlight, June 22, 2018, near Pittsburgh. Dubbing is a... More
Know Your Mil: Senior Airman Jillian Deitrick
Personnel Journeyman Senior Airman Jillian Deitrick, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Force Support Squadron, poses for a photo for the 171st ARW Spotlight, June 25, 2018, near Pittsburgh. Deitrick is a... More
Know Your Mil: A1C Anton Trenga
Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice Airman 1st Class Anton Trenga is a full time Guardsman at the 171st Air Refueling Wing with the Operations Support Squadron. He joined the Air National Guard to follow in his... More
Know Your Mil: A1C Corey Bogaski
Aviation Resource Management Journeyman Airman 1st Class Corey Bogaski is a drill status Guardsman assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Operations Support Squadron. A Beechview native, he has two and a half... More
Know Your Mil: A1C Carlisa Dixon
Aviation Resource Management Apprentice Airman 1st Class Carlisa Dixon is a drill status Guardsman celebrating her one year anniversary in the Air National Guard today, June 27, 2018. When Dixon is not assigned... More
Know Your Mil: A1C Phil Kapelewski
Emergency Management Apprentice Airman 1st Class Phil Kapelewski is a 32 year old Guardsman assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineering Squadron. Phil is a graduate of the University of Pittsburg... More
Know Your Mil: Technical Sgt. Sereno Beneccio
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman Technical Sgt. Sereno Beneccio is a full-time technician with the Repair and Reclamation division of the Maintenance Squadron, 171st Air Refueling Wing. Beneccio is a ten-year ve... More
Airman 1st Class David Bolind, left, Airman 1st Class
Airman 1st Class David Bolind, left, Airman 1st Class Jared Aitken, middle, Master Sgt. Joseph Dwulit, right, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Squadron inspect the autopilot system in the co... More
Know Your Mil: A1C Liz Pelosi
Aviation Resource Management Journeyman Airman 1st Class Liz Pelosi, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Operations Support Squadron, poses in the push-up position for a photo for the 171st Spotlight, near... More
Know Your Mil: SrA Kim Obusek
Aerospace Medical Technician Journeyman Senior Airman Kim Obusek, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Medical Group, conducts an eye exam as part of her normal duties, near Pittsburgh, July 13, 2018. SrA O... More
Old Iron II is proudly displayed on the left nose of
Old Iron II is proudly displayed on the left nose of KC-135 “Stratotanker” Tail #80099 assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing. Aerospace Maintenance Specialist Master Sgt. Bryan Cruzi is the lead crew chief f... More
Guardsman Inspects KC-135
Aerospace Maintenance Apprentice Airman 1st Class Alexandra Paes assigned to the Maintenance Squadron, 171st Air Refueling Wing ensures proper lubrication levels under the left wing flaps as part of an inspecti... More
Public Affairs Operations Chief Shawn Monk is a full-time
Public Affairs Operations Chief Shawn Monk is a full-time civilian and a Public Affairs Superintendent Senior Master Sgt. drill status guardsman in Public Affairs. As a superintendent, he spends majority of his... More
Know Your Mil: SrA Nerfertiti Wade
Public Health Technician Senior Airman Nefertiti Wade is a mother of two, a student at the University of Pittsburgh, and a full-time employee at the 171st Air Refueling Wing Medical Group. She has a bachelors d... More
Generations of Guardsmen
Master Sgt. Lawrence Dushac assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Mission Support Group and his granddaughter, Staff Sgt. Ashley Throne assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Medical Group pose for a photo... More
A 171st Air Refueling Patch rests against the blade
A 171st Air Refueling Patch rests against the blade of a hockey stick next to a hockey puck for the annual 171st hockey clinic news story, August 8, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Sh... More
First Female Chaplain to Complete Leadership School
Captain Gretchen Hulse, a Chaplain at the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh, poses for a photo on Sept. 8, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
Know Your Mil: Tech Sgt. Jason Nelson
Tech. Sgt. Jason Nelson is one of the busiest individuals in the 171st Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineering Squadron. He is an Engineering Assistant, a Computer Security Manager, Information Assurance Officer, ... More
Know Your Mil: A1C Nicholas Powell
Looking to maximize his opportunities, Airman 1st Class Nicholas Powell recently graduated from the Lewis F. Garland Fire Academy at Goodfellow Air Force Base. Airman Powell hails from Central Valley High Schoo... More
Civil Engineers Tamp Away
171st Civil Engineering Structures Apprentice Airman 1st Class Kyle Nelson tamps gravel in an old drainage area to prepare for an asphalt covering Sept. 20, 2018 near Pittsburgh. Tamping the gravel creates a st... More
Civil Engineers assigned to the 171st Air Refueling
Civil Engineers assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing clean up after removing a drain and installing asphalt Sept. 20, 2018 near Pittsburgh. The drain had become obsolete and the project is a great training ... More
A C-17 “Globemaster" trails a KC-135 “Stratotanker”
A C-17 “Globemaster" trails a KC-135 “Stratotanker” before conducting in air refueling operations near the coast of N.C. Sept. 28, 2018. The KC-135 can deliver up to 4,800 pounds or 716 gallons of jet fuel per ... More
Know Your Mil: Deb Krall
In times of disparage, boosting moral is the most important thing you can do. Airman and Family Readiness Program Coordinator Deb Krall has been doing just that for countless years. She started working at the 1... More
The Penguin Jet Awaits Morning Maintenance
The Penguin Jet, named due to its consistent Pittsburgh Penguins NHL hockey team memorabilia sits quietly awaiting typical daily maintenance Oct. 4, 2018. The KC-135 “Stratotanker” receives general maintenance ... More
Know Your Mil: Tech. Sgt. Brandon Onofer
Work can be the highlight of your day if you have someone as outgoing and entertaining as Tech. Sgt. Brandon Onofer is. Even though he is often criticized for his long snapping days at Geneva College, Brandon d... More
Pennsylvania Guardsman Zeros in on President’s 100
Master Sgt. Eric Moskal assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh poses for a photo to cover a news article recognizing his achievement of earning a spot in the President’s 100, Oct. 21, 2018. (U... More
Know Your Mil: 2nd Lt. Alexis Smith
Pennsylvania Air National Guard KC-135 boom operator Alexis Smith enlisted with the 171st Air Refueling Wing in 2014. As a young airman, she accomplished an extraordinary task finishing her bachelors of politic... More
171st Fabrication Shop Works on Repairs for Hydraulic Line
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Grabski and Tech. Sgt. Jim Guadagnoli assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh work together fabricating a tubing assembly for a KC-135 “Stratotanker” left wing hydraulic syst... More
Master Sgt. Ben Norton, of the 89th Presidential Airlift
Master Sgt. Ben Norton, of the 89th Presidential Airlift Group stationed at Joint Base Andrews, stands guard in front of Air Force One at the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh, Oct. 30, 2018. President D... More
Logistics Guardsman In-processes Cargo during Contingency Exercise
Tech. Sgt. John Preston assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Mission Support Group near Pittsburgh checks in equipment during a contingency exercise, Nov. 3, 2018. Preston and a small team worked throughout... More
Tech. Sgt. Joseph Bridge assigned to the 911th Airlift
Tech. Sgt. Joseph Bridge assigned to the 911th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve Command in Pittsburgh lines up a field goal attempt during a punt receive, pass, and kick contest hosted by the Veterans Affairs of... More
Crocheting A New Pattern Leads to Good Health
Tech. Sgt. Amber Lang assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Squadron near Pittsburgh poses for a photo Dec. 7, 2018. Lang volunteers at the Southwestern Veterans Center and teaches residents how ... More
Know Your Mil: Staff Sgt. Lauren Bates
Staff Sgt. Lauren Bates of the 171st Air Refueling Wing Medical Group is like many National Guardsman, she serves in multiple roles depending on the day of the week. As a civilian employee, she is a Health Syst... More
Retired Chief Master Sgt. Edward “Buck” Boyd shares
Retired Chief Master Sgt. Edward “Buck” Boyd shares stories from his past at the 171st Air Refueling Wing fire department near Pittsburgh, Jan. 15, 2019. Chief Boyd is the first ever fire chief of the 171st. (U... More
KC-135 Aircraft “58 Fuelie’” awaits deicing
58 Fuelie’ a KC-135 aircraft assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh sits on the ramp after a drastic drop in temperatures changed the rain to snowfall and covered the aircraft Jan. 24, 2019. T... More
Know Your Mil: Tech. Sgt. David Kirkpatrick
Tech. Sgt. David Kirkpatrick, an aircraft hydraulic systems specialist, is seen debriefing Tech. Sgt. William Shapiro, a boom operator assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing, after returning from a local flig... More
Three KC-135s in a Morning Snowfall
Three KC-135 “Stratotanker” aircraft assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh are parked on the ramp during a morning snowfall Jan. 29, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
Snowy Stratotanker, US Air Force Photo
A KC-135 “Stratotanker” aircraft assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh is parked on the ramp during a morning snowfall Jan. 29, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
Tech. Sgt. Jason Nelson of the 171st Air Refueling
Tech. Sgt. Jason Nelson of the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Civil Engineer Squadron plows the snow to clear the roads during this mornings snowfall near Pittsburgh, Feb. 1, 2019. Nelson spent most of his morning m... More
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Tech. Sgt. Josh
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Tech. Sgt. Josh Vargo, left, and Airman 1st Class Nicholas Manuel, right, Electro Environmentalists assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh replace a refueli... More
171st ARW OAY Winners
Pennsylvania Air National Guardmen Senior Master Sgt. Edward Spagel, top left, Master Sgt. Keith Gregory, top middle, Staff Sgt. Sean Frederick, top right, Senior Airman Jessica Slappo, bottom left, and Tech. S... More
U.S. Air National Guard Senior Airman Sarah Demaio
U.S. Air National Guard Senior Airman Sarah Demaio assigned to the Force Support Squadron, 171st Air Refueling Wing prepares lunch for the 171st drill status guardsmen during a unit training assembly, Feb. 10, ... More
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman assigned to the
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh fires an M4 assault rifle at a target 25 meters away Feb. 16, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
Blow it Off, US Air Force Photo
A Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh de-ices a KC-135 “Stratotanker” aircraft Feb. 20, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
Cadets with the Pitt ROTC program pose in front of
Cadets with the Pitt ROTC program pose in front of a KC-135 “Stratotanker” at the 171st Air Refueling Wing before participating in an orientation flight March 6, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sg... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Goodwill, 171st Air Refueling
U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Goodwill, 171st Air Refueling Wing Commander, makes opening comments during the Military Family Education Program Press Conference at the Pittsburgh Air National Guard installation, Apr... More
Cub Scout Tour, US Air Force Photo
Tech. Sgt. Michael Dugan assigned to the Fire Protection flight within Civil Engineer Squadron at the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh provides a demonstration to a local Cub Scout pack April 6, 2019. (... More
Defueling the Refueler
Airman First Class Ryan Alexander assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing monitors the fuel control panel while de-fueling a KC-135 “Stratotanker” May 8, 2019 near Pittsburgh. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by... More
Staff Sgt. Michelle Pavcik assigned to the 911th Airlift
Staff Sgt. Michelle Pavcik assigned to the 911th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve Component drills through rivets as part of her upgrade training at the 171st Air Refueling Wing Pennsylvania Air National Guard s... More
Pittsburgh FOD Walk, US Air Force Photo
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen perform a foreign object debris “FOD” walk during the early morning May 16, 2019 near Pittsburgh. FOD walks are used to remove debris that can get sucked into the intake of a... More
Tank Rats, US Air Force Photo
From Left, Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen Tech. Sgt. Keith Black, Senior Airman Michael McLaughlin, Senior Airman Michael Gillespie, Airman First Class Mark Colavecchia, and Senior Airman Joshua Marvenko p... More
An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 122nd Fighter
An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana Air National Guard peaks the avenger 30mm Gatling-type Cannon just under the refueling boom of a KC-135R “Stratotanker” assigned to the 171st A... More
An instructor at the Allegheny County Fire Academy
An instructor at the Allegheny County Fire Academy looks into the rear of the flashover trainer June 6, 2019 near Pittsburgh. The Air National Guard performs live fire training applications annually with the co... More
Air Force Maj. Gen. Anthony Carrelli, Pennsylvania’s
Air Force Maj. Gen. Anthony Carrelli, Pennsylvania’s Adjutant General speaks with a local gold star family member before the Inaugural Survivor Connections Event at the Gateway Clipper Fleet dock in Pittsburgh ... More
Know your Mil: SSgt Calvin Szewczyk
If a meteorologist predicts a sunny day but you find yourself at a picnic in the rain, it’s easy to get upset. What if the weather prediction was the difference between a multi-million dollar un-manned aircraft... More
Know Your Mil: A1C Michael Lynch
If you’re a squeamish kind of person, you might want to look away while Airman 1st Class Michael Lynch draws blood from another Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman. A graduate from West Allegheny, Lynch is curr... More
Pre-Flight Check, US Air Force Photo
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Maj. Brandon Murphy assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing, conducts a pre-flight inspection on a KC-135 aircraft June 14, 2019 in Coraopolis, PA. (U.S. Air National Guard ... More
A C-5 aircraft assigned to 436th Airlift Wing, Air
A C-5 aircraft assigned to 436th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserves, Dover AFB, Del. June 19, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen Master Sgt. Frank
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen Master Sgt. Frank Piper assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing guides a skid loader into place to lift a roll of electrical wire during a deployment for training in Trenton... More
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Tech. Sgt. Jason
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Tech. Sgt. Jason Loscar assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing applies tape to a drywall joint before applying joint compound at Belleville Armoury, Belleville, Ontario, Ca... More
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Tech. Sgt. Joseph
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Tech. Sgt. Joseph Meehan assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing instructs a heavy equipment operator which direction he wants the vehicle to move in Trenton, Ontario, Canad... More
Civil Engineers Knock It Out of the Park
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Senior Airman Lillie McCoy waits for a pitch from Senior Master Sgt. Mark Nicolia during a squadron softball game in Trenton, Ontario, Canada, July 10, 2019. Members of the 1... More
Royal Canadian Air Force Corporal Sam Norton, left,
Royal Canadian Air Force Corporal Sam Norton, left, provides instruction to Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Michael Dugan, right, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing while he rigs up an anch... More
Civil Engineers Bond with Canadian Construction Engineers
Royal Canadian Air Force Maj. Dwayne Demers, 8 Mission Support Squadron acting Commanding Officer, left, and Pennsylvania Air National Guard Capt. Matthew Saccone, right, exchange in conversation during a group... More
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen assigned to the
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing and Royal Canadian Air Force Construction Engineers pose for a group photo in Trenton, Ontario, Canada July 12, 2019. (U.S. Air Natio... More
Vietnam Veterans from the 95th Officer Candidacy Company
Vietnam Veterans from the 95th Officer Candidacy Company pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 aircraft assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing in Pittsburgh, July 25, 2019. The veterans toured the Pennsylvani... More
The 171st Pennsylvania Air National Guard Logistics
The 171st Pennsylvania Air National Guard Logistics Readiness Squadron poses for a photo in Coraopolis, Sept. 8th, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
Inspecting The Boom, US Air Force Photo
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Tech. Sgt. Jeff Hoffmaster, a crew chief assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing removes the boom storage seat assembly for an inspection. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by ... More
Pennsylvania Air National Guard KC-135 aircraft assigned
Pennsylvania Air National Guard KC-135 aircraft assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing are parked on the east ramp during an autumn sunrise in western Pennsylvania Oct. 10, 2019. The 171st shares the runway w... More
Part-Time Airman, Full-Time Defender
Master Sgt. Keith Gregory poses for a photo while holding a dog during a deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air National Guard graphic illistration by Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
Light Painting A Sherman Tank
A M4A3 Sherman Tank sits in retirement as a static display at Fort Indiantown Gap. The image was captured using long exposure and light painting technique Nov. 5, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff S... More
Vice President of the United States of America, Michael
Vice President of the United States of America, Michael Pence, lands in Air Force Two at the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pittsburgh, Pa. before participating in a local campaign event Dec. 10, 2019. (U.S. Air Nat... More
Removing De Ice, US Air Force Photo
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman, Tech. Sgt. Joshua Nordeen, deices an aircraft early in the morning as the sun rises in Pittsburgh, PA Dec. 12, 2019. (Pennsylvania Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
Army joins Air Force for OSHA training
Soldiers and Airmen in the Pennsylvania National Guard attended an OSHA 10 course hosted at the 171st Air Refueling Wing, January 29-30, 2020 near Pittburhg, Pa. The Pennsylvania National Guard is hoping to uni... More
Mission Complete, US Air Force Photo
Pennsylvania Air National Guard Captain Matthew Saccone and Major Jeremy Ketter, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 “Stratotanker” aircraft here, January 31, 2020. Th... More
Who Want's Dessert?, US Air Force Photo
U.S. Air National Guardsman Master Sgt. Joseph Brander, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard prepares an apple cobbler for lunch during the upcoming unit training assembly F... More
Know Your Mil: Shawn Gall - Public domain portrait drawing
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Senior Airman Shawn Gall assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing draws blood from a patient during an annual medical preventive maintenance check-up Feb. 9, 2020, near Pitts... More
David Burda, US Air Force Photo
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Airman 1st Class David Burda, assigned to the 171st Maintenance Squadron looks off the back of the wing of a KC-135 “Stratotanker” aircraft, here March 12, 2020. Burda is ser... More
A KC-135 “Stratotanker” Aircraft assigned to the 171st
A KC-135 “Stratotanker” Aircraft assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard passes over the runway at Pittsburgh International Airport during a touch-and-go training evolution Mar... More
To Go Please, US Air Force Photo
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Master Sgt. Joseph Braner, assigned to the 171st Mission Support Group issues pre-packaged meals to another guardsman, near Pittsburgh June 14, 2020. The services flight prov... More
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman Technical Sgt. Zebadiah
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman Technical Sgt. Zebadiah Lynn, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Squadron conducts a periodic inspection looking for wing structure defects on a KC-135T near Pi... More
Old Iron II is proudly displayed on the left nose of
Old Iron II is proudly displayed on the left nose of KC-135 “Stratotanker” Tail #80099 assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing. Aerospace Maintenance Specialist Master Sgt. Bryan Cruzi is the lead crew chief f... More
Public Health Craftsman Jacob Linsenbigler, assigned
Public Health Craftsman Jacob Linsenbigler, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Medical Group, poses for a photo during high-speed sync photography, August 1, 2018 near Pittsburgh. (U.S. Air National Guard... More
1st Lt. Joshua Burkert assigned to the 171st Air Refueling
1st Lt. Joshua Burkert assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Inspector Generals Office poses for a photo to cover a news story, August 8, 2018.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
Civil Engineers assigned to the 171st Air Refueling
Civil Engineers assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing clean up after removing a drain and installing asphalt Sept. 20, 2018 near Pittsburgh. The drain had become obsolete and the project is a great training ... More
A C-17 “Globemaster" trails a KC-135 “Stratotanker”
A C-17 “Globemaster" trails a KC-135 “Stratotanker” before conducting in air refueling operations near the coast of N.C. Sept. 28, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
Air Force One approaches the runway at Pittsburgh
Air Force One approaches the runway at Pittsburgh International Airport, Oct. 30, 2018, beginning President Donald Trump’s visit to Pittsburgh after a deadly anti-Semitic attack occurred in a local Pittsburgh s... More
Former Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Lindquist stands midfield
Former Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Lindquist stands midfield before performing the national anthem in front of a joint services color guard during the NFL’s production of Thursday Night Football Nov. 8, 2018. (U.... More
Master Sgt. Gary Shannon assigned to the 171st Air
Master Sgt. Gary Shannon assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh and Retired Chief Master Sgt. Edward “Buck” Boyd pose for a photo in front of a fire department vehicle, Jan. 15, 2019. Master S... More
A KC-135 Aircraft assigned to the 171st Air Refueling
A KC-135 Aircraft assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh is parked on the ramp Feb. 1, 2019 (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Airman 1st Class
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Airman 1st Class Nicholas Manuel, left, and Tech. Sgt. Josh Vargo, right, Electro Environmentalists assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh work in a heavy f... More
U.S. Air National Guard Senior Airman Sarah Demaio
U.S. Air National Guard Senior Airman Sarah Demaio assigned to the Force Support Squadron, 171st Air Refueling Wing prepares lunch for the 171st drill status guardsmen during a unit training assembly, Feb. 10, ... More
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Tech. Sgt. Keith
Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Tech. Sgt. Keith Fabus from the 171st Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron keeps a watchful eye on trainees during M4 assault rifle qualifications Feb. 16, 2019. The s... More