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The 940th Air Refueling Wing's 2006 Airman of the Year is Air Force Reservist Senior Airman Andrew Murtagh, who is a firefighter with the 940th Civil Engineer Squadron. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Luke Johnson)

Jan. 18, 2007

940th Firefighter Airman of the Year

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — An Air Force Reservist firefighter with the 940th Air Refueling Wing recently won the wing's prestigious 2006 Airman of the Year Award. Senior Airman Andrew Murtagh with the 940th Civil Engineer Squadron says it feels good to be noticed for his efforts over the past year, but he knows that being a firefighter and in the Air Force Reserves requires

1/6/2007 -- 1st Lt. Christopher Cheshire, maintenance officer with the Air Force Reserve's 13th Reconnaissance Squadron, briefs the RQ-4 Global Hawk to Col Jeanne M. Haddad (right), deputy chief of intelligence and information operations for Air Force Reserve Command, and other members of a fact-finding team visiting Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The team was gathering information on Reserve support of emerging Air Force missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Ellen Hatfield Wilt)

Jan. 9, 2007

Team Gathers Intel on Global Hawk

Air Force Reservist Senior Airman Grant Kohler with the 940th Civil Engineering Squadron, inspects his mask after being issued his deployment equipment Jan. 6, at Recce Town, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Airman Kohler, a structural specialist, will be deploying to South West Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; this will mark his first deployment to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brynna Bryant)

Jan. 7, 2007

Air Force Reservist prepares for deployment

USAF First Sergeant, (B&W color), U.S. Air Force graphic. In accordance with Chapter 3 of AFI 84-105, commercial reproduction of this emblem is NOT permitted without the permission of the proponent organizational/unit commander.

Jan. 7, 2007

Diamond Tips

01/07/2007 -- — Diamond Tips from 940th Air Refueling Wing First Sergeant's Council Proper Running Technique Very few runners pay attention to proper running technique. Although proper running technique does not guarantee great times, it can help cover the distance faster. Here are some tips from some distance running experts: ~ Don't have your hands in a tightly

Airman 1st Class Lance M. Welch, boom operator with the Air Force Reserve's 940th Air Refueling Wing, practices air refueling with a KC-10 Extender from the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. during a training mission Jan. 3, 2007. Training missions ensure citizen warriors of the 940th ARW are ready to answer America's call at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Luke Johnson)

Jan. 5, 2007

Topping off the Extender

Air Force Reservist Lt. Col. Michael Murphy, 940th Air Refueling Wing chaplain, judges the best display for the wing's annual holiday food drive Dec. 2, 2006. Units have the opportunity to win a trophy and bragging rights for the best display. The 940th Maintenance Operations Flight has won the event for the past three years running. The event is sponsored by the 940th Booster Club to help wing family members and various local charitable organizations during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Luke D. Johnson)

Dec. 21, 2006

Warriors leave no one behind at holidays

Dec. 21, 2006

940th warrior earns eagles

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Air Force Reserve Command announced Dec. 21 that a 940th Air Refueling Wing Reservist here was selected for promotion to colonel. Lt. Col. Gregory Steuer, 940th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, was selected for promotion during fiscal year 2007. "This is another great effort from an individual to go on to bigger and better things," said

Reservists with 940th Maintenance Group serve up the 29th annual Thanksgiving lunch for the 940th Air Refueling Wing Nov. 16. The festive meal consisted of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing and beverages paid for by unit supervisors and prepared by the River City Rosters, the group's team of volunteer chefs. The Rosters have served a Thanksgiving luncheon every year since the tradition's beginning at Mather Air Force Base, Calif. in 1977. (U.S. Air Force/Maj. Robert Couse-Baker)

Dec. 1, 2006

Maintenance Group serves up 29th annual Thanksgiving lunch

The 940th LRS (Iron Squadron) members show they "Keep a little extra in RESERVE" by placing First and Second in the 10K run as part of 9th RW RECCE Challenge. Capt. Brandon "Duce" Stepp, Readiness Officer, Chief Master Sgt. Jessica "Jester" Palmer, Squadron superintendent, Maj. Barbara "Babs" Manouse, LRS commander. (US Air Force/Larry Beard)

Dec. 1, 2006

940 LRS takes first place in Recce Challenge

940th Air Refueling Wing crest.

Nov. 30, 2006

December News Briefs

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — News Briefs is a list of unit events and information for 940th Air Refueling Wing personnel. First Sergeant Selection Board The 940 ARW is holding a First Sergeant Selection Board Jan. 5, 2007. All senior master sergeants, master sergeants, and technical sergeants who are eligible for immediate promotion to master sergeant are eligible to apply by