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  • Savannah ORE prepares troops

    The war at the CRTC in Savannah began the morning of Nov. 3. Around 4 a.m., to be more precise. Of course, it wasn't a real war. It was a simulated ORE -- marking the first of many that the members of the 116th Air Control Wing will participate in before facing the real inspection in December

  • Baseball champs link up with JSTARS

    Playing local little league baseball doesn't usually qualify for world fame. But the Southeast Little League Baseball World Series Champions certainly are celebrities in Middle Georgia and were flying high on Oct 9. The local heroes participated in a training refueling exercise with the 19th Aerial

  • 116th celebrates family day

    Finding fun for the whole family wasn't hard for 116th Air Control Wing members on Oct. 20. Instead, wing members and their families had too many choices for entertainment on what turned out to be a sunny Saturday afternoon in late fall. Starting early in the morning with a 5K run/walk available to

  • Total Force wing celebrates five years

    The Nation's premiere Total Force wing celebrated its fifth anniversary, Oct. 19. The 116th Air Control Wing ceremony participants included Lt. Gen. David Poythress, Adjutant General for Georgia, Brig. Gen. Tom Lynn, U.S. Air Force Director of Aircraft and Munitions Maintenance, Deputy Chief of

  • Aircrew wins ABMC of the year

    A Joint STARS crew recently received the Air Battle Crew of the Year Award for 2006. The Air Force Association presented the award to the crew from the 116th Air Control Wing's 12th Airborne Command and Control Squadron Sept. 24. The award recognized the members of "Crew 3" for sustained aerial

  • Charitable event looking to continue success

    Thoughts of the holiday season conjure up visions of family feasts filled with laughter and joy and thankfulness. But not everyone has the same holiday experiences. There are community and military members unable to celebrate due to financial hardship. Fortunately, a program has been in existence

  • Preparing for the main event

    Tents were raised and tables were laid out in a base hanger during a recent 3-day span. But there was no party going on. Instead of a celebration, the 116th Medical Group, along with the 138th Chemical Company, the 4th Civil Support Team and Headquarters Joint Task Force 781st - all components of

  • 116th navigator wins BIG

    Lt. Col. Joseph Richardson accepted the 2007 Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award, Aug. 17 during a ceremony at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. The award is given annually to a military member or Department of Defense civilian employee who has distinguished themselves

  • Professional Development Office helps troops succeed

    In today's Air Force, certain things are expected of its members. In addition to excelling in the work area, the Air Force expects its Airmen to pursue higher education and become a presence in the community. The 16th Air Command and Control Squadron's Professional Development Office was designed to

  • 116th troops graduate from satellite academy

    Robins Air Force Base, Ga -- The first class of 116th troops graduated from the Satellite Non-Commissioned Officer Academy on June 1 at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Knoxville, Tenn. These six graduates are different than most others because they spent most of their class time more than