JFIRE training keeps reservists ready

Reservists of the 507th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted readiness training with the Joint Firefighter' s Integrated Response Ensemble (JFIRE) here during the March Unit Training Assembly. Tech Sgt. Scott Lair led instruction which prepared the reservists in fighting fires while also being equipped

Looking into the eyes of a Vet: Angel Tree project brought holiday gifts to 300 veterans

Looking into the bright eyes of a World War II Marine Corps vet, I intensely listened as he described his experiences during the war. His voice cracked a bit as he detailed those days so many years ago. The gentleman was in his 90's but still was able to vividly describe to me what being a veteran

New Mission Support Commander brings unique experience to the 507th Air Refueling Wing

You can tell the new mission support commander is excited to be back at a wing; Col. Joseph M. Revit makes sure to emphasize that during his interview with me before officially assuming command of the 507th Mission Support Group during the December Unit Training Assembly. I had an opportunity to sit

Operation Holiday Spirit a success despite weather

Friday night's Operation Holiday Spirit annual charity fund raiser was alive with activity as steaks flew off the grill, auctions were held and attendees donated money for military families in need.The 15th annual fund raiser, held at the Del City American Legion Post 73, raised a record-breaking

New recruiter happy to be part of the team

When Tech. Sgt. Colin McDonald joined the military in 1997, he never thought he would one day wind up at the 507th Air Refueling Wing as an Air Force Reserve recruiter. McDonald spent a year recruiting at Ft. Hood, Texas before transferring to the 507th a path that seemed very unlikely when his

Helpful resources during the government shutdown

In an effort to keep all Citizen Airmen informed, the 507th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office is providing you with these links to valuable resources and information relating to our current government shutdown. If anyone has any questions please let PA know (734-3078) and we will be more than

Goodbye Old Friend

507th ARW men, women and families celebrate Family Day

Technical Sergeant Robert Mills stuffs Tech. Sgt. Dustin Staude in the championship game of the 3 on 3 basketball tournament during Family Day September 7. Jet Life and ISO Boys were the two teams in the championship game. Jet Life consisted of Staude, Tech. Sgt. Nick Charles and Senior Airman

507 Maintenance Group Superintendent retires after 34 years

In 1978, a 20-year-old construction worker from Colorado Springs Colo., decided to stop commuting from Colorado Springs to the Kansas border so that he might find a more steady paying career in the United States Air Force. August 9, 1978, Steven Wright left for basic training to embark on a career

Total force integration more than just a phrase

Some active-duty Airmen serve for years without working alongside a reservist, but Airmen of the 966th Airborne Air Control Squadron (AACS) have day-to-day experience.For Capt. Ashlyn Smith, a navigator with the 966th, 'total force integration' is more than just a hot-button phrase. Smith works as