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  • Weekend warrior myth shattered during Civic Leader Tour

    To put my firsthand account of the 2009 Civic Leader Tour in words is a daunting challenge. It was the ultimate "WOW" experience. A warm reception followed by the 934th AW mission briefing provided us with an insightful overview of the operations. Before I knew it we were airborne on the C-130 and

  • Reflecting on a Civic Leader Tour

    After a pre-flight briefing that included introductions over pastries and coffee, we boarded our C-130, strapped in, and taxied. Shortly after takeoff, the #3 engine experienced an overspeed condition that caused us to return to base. This unplanned event provided an opportunity for the 934th to

  • Inspired to run--one former smoker tells how running changed lifestyle

    As we transition into twice-a-year Fit-to-Fight testing in 2010, I thought I would share with you some running inspiration I've found helpful with trying to get back into running shape. True, we know the FTF test consists of more than just running. But we also know that the running portion of the

  • Chiefs celebrate golden anniversary

    Sometimes a TDY opportunity/ destination comes along that you just can't pass up. My recent good deal trip to Wright Patterson Air Force base, Ohio happened to be one of these occasions. Dayton Ohio in December .... good deal you say?Chief Master Sgt. Lee Traxler-Siehndel from 934 SVS, my wife Helen

  • Flight engineers needed--the best seat in the house

    Shortly after take-off from our international airport, I often invite our flight deck visitors sitting on the bunk, to stand up and look out the windows. On a clear spring, summer, winter and especially autumn day, the view of our Twin Cities is spectacular! To be able to share this view with a

  • VE Day--The 96th connection

    Part 1 of 3On May 6, 1945, Edward Kennedy, chief of the Associated Press western front staff dispatched the scoop of a lifetime. At General Dwight Eisenhower's headquarters at Reims, France, General Gustaf Jodl, German army chief of staff, signed the terms of surrender at 7:41 p.m. central war time.

  • At home on the range, reservist shoots top score with Air Force team

    With fall in the air, a lot of hunters will be going out to the target range to zero in their rifles for the season. Shooting at 100 yards is typical, maybe 150 or 200 maximum, and most use a telescopic scope at those long ranges. Master Sgt. Matthew Griffin, 934th Maintenance Squadron Munitions

  • 934th Airman takes fishing to the extreme

    Many people who live in the upper Midwest fill their summer days fishing. For most, this means leisurely casting from shore or boat and occasionally reeling in a keeper pan fish, bass or walleye. Senior Airman Eddie Pietron isn't much different, except his idea of fishing is more along the lines of

  • From Vietnam to Iraq--chaplain retires after distinguished career

    A career that spanned four decades, two wars, numerous deployments and resulted in changed lives of military members across the globe, will ended when Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Charles Perry, 934th Airlift Wing senior wing chaplain, retired May 4. Chaplain Perry entered basic military training at Lackland

  • Honor Guard spreads pride across midwest

      By Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey S. Williams 934 AW Public Affairs   The 934th Airlift Wing base honor guard has been quite busy this fiscal year. Since the year began Oct. 1, honor guard members have driven over 23,000 miles to 54 funerals and 18 honor guard events in the Midwest region.  "We're in