In face of terror, Reservist’s training kicks in

Staff Sgt. Thomas Benincosa, 419th Security Forces Squadron, was reaching the end of his six-month deployment to Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, and his homecoming felt closer than ever. But within moments, home was the farthest thing from his mind.In January 2008, Sergeant Benincosa, a Senior

Keeping it in the family: Father and son deploy together

For two members of the 419th Fighter Wing's 67th Aerial Port Squadron, service to their country is a family affair. Chief Master Sgt. David Sill, senior Air Reserve Technician for the 67th APS, and his son, Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Sill, an Air Transportation Craftsman in the same squadron, will have the

419th aerial porters deploy to Iraq

The first group of 40 Airmen from the 419th Fighter Wing's 67th Aerial Port Squadron deployed for Baghdad, Iraq, on Mar. 29. The volunteers from the squadron will spend more than 120 days processing military personnel and cargo at Baghdad International Airport."They're going to do a great job," said

Wing remembers, honors maintenance group commander

Wing bids farewell to vice commander, longtime comrade

Col. Andrew R. "Hoops" Larson, Vice Commander of the 419th Fighter Wing, climbed down from an F-16 for the last time Apr. 4.A cold breeze blew across the tarmac as family, friends and coworkers gathered to participate in a time-honored Air Force tradition. Crew chiefs scrambled across the flight

Wing's vice commander goes out with a splash

419th Reservist named Hill's Outstanding Airman of the Year

AFRC commander speaks to Congress about Air Force Reserve

Two units received a "positive plug" in the congressional record when the commander of Air Force Reserve Command testified March 25 before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr. touted the strong Yellow Ribbon Program partnership initiatives between the

Maintenance personnel return home from Iraq

Wing's top first shirt embraces new role in Iraq

When Master Sgt. Cindy George was named the 419th Fighter Wing's First Sergeant of the Year in February, her colleagues in the 419th Medical Squadron clapped and clanged cowbells from the back of the banquet hall - almost as if she'd be able to hear. But that night, while champagne glasses clinked