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Silkies Hike participants pose for a photo Oct. 21 in Bakersfield, California. The hike brought veterans for a 22-kilometer ruck march through town to bring awareness to the 22 veteran daily suicides. (Courtesy photo)

Nov. 9, 2017

Veteran hikes 22K to raise awareness

BAKERSFIELD, California — The 940th Mission Support Group deputy commander was among 35 veterans who hiked 22 kilometers Oct. 21 to raise awareness about veteran suicide.   “We wanted to remind the public about the 22 veterans dying every day,” said Lt. Col. Susumu Uchiyama, a Bakersfield resident.   The length of the “Silkies Hike” was in reference to a 2012 Veteran

Two members of the 940th Air Refueling Wing unveil the “Let’s Roll!” nose art May 7, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. “Let’s Roll!” was the wing’s second nose art to be placed on one of their KC-13 Statotankers since being re-designated as an air refueling wing last year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tara R. Abrahams)

May 19, 2017

“Let’s Roll!” again

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — As the 940th Air Refueling Wing’s mission becomes fully operational, the tanker rolls again, with the wing’s second nose art dedication. The “Let’s Roll!” nose art was unveiled May 7, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California, but this isn’t the first time it’s been painted on a KC-135 Stratotanker here. Shortly after the attacks on 9/11, each

Col. Craig C. Peters, 940th Air Refueling Wing commander, sits in the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker April 4, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Peters assumed command of the 940 ARW in June 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tara R. Abrahams)

May 17, 2017

"… It wasn't my dream to become a pilot…"

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — “My childhood dream was to become a racecar driver or an astronaut. When I was in sixth grade, my class made a time capsule and a friend of mine wrote he was convinced I would become a NASCAR driver. But reality set in. After high school, I wasn’t firmly committed to college, so I joined the Air National Guard. A few years in, I started to seek

Chief Master Sgt. Carmen Madia, 940 Air Refueling Wing command chief, and Col. Craig C. Peters, 940 ARW commander, present an award to 940 ARW Command Post during a commander’s call May 7, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Command Post was named 940 ARW Team of the Quarter Award for the first quarter of 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brenda Davis)

May 12, 2017

Wing recognizes award winners

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The 940th Air Refueling Wing recognized the Airmen of the Quarter and higher headquarters award winners during a commander’s call May 7, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California.   Col. Craig C. Peters, 940 ARW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Carmen Madia, 940 ARW command chief, presented the awards.     The 940 ARW Quarterly Award winners for

Members of the Individual Ready Reserve attending an annual IRR muster look through paperwork at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. April 8, 2017. During the muster, IRR members updated their contact and medical information, as well as receive briefings on member responsibilities and opportunities available to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brenda Davis)

April 28, 2017

Wing holds IRR muster

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The 940th Air Refueling Wing held an Individual Ready Reserve muster April 8, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Everyone who joins the military incurs an initial military service obligation of eight years, whether enlisted or officer. If those years are not completed on active duty or reserve time, the remainder of time is served in the

Chief Master Sgt. Dan McCarthy, 940th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flight chief, speaks to NCOs and senior NCOs during an induction ceremony March 12, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Sixty-nine NCOs and 21 senior NCOs were welcomed into the next tier of the enlisted ranks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tara R. Abrahams)

March 21, 2017

Wing honors newest NCOs, SNCOs

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The 940th Air Refueling Wing inducted 69 NCOs and 21 senior NCOs into their respective ranks during a ceremony March 11, 2017 at Beale Air Force Base, California. It was the wing’s first induction ceremony since regaining the refueling mission in 2016. An induction ceremony is a tradition to honor and welcome those who have reached the next tier in

Senior Master Sgt. Martin F. Walker, 940th Force Support Squadron Superintendent of Education and Training, poses for a photo Feb. 28, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Walker is also a lead on the 940th Air Refueling Wing Diversity Council. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tara R. Abrahams)

Feb. 28, 2017

"I go about everyday trying to live by the quote..."

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — "I go about everyday trying to live by the quote, 'What holds most people back isn't the quality of their ideas, but their lack of faith in themselves. You have to live your life as if you are already where you want to be,' said by Russell Simmons."

Airman John Mendiola, 940th Logistics Readiness Squadron material management, high-fives fellow teammates at the 940th Air Refueling Wing’s first lunch-hour bowling tournament hosted by first sergeants on Feb. 10, 2017 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Members of the wing from various units gathered at the tournament to build camaraderie and boost morale during the unit training assembly. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Brenda Davis/Released)

Feb. 15, 2017

Bowling tournament strikes morale boost

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The 940th Air Refueling Wing headquarters staff won the unit’s first lunch-hour bowling competition Feb. 10th, 2017. The event was hosted at the beginning of the unit training assembly by the first sergeants of the 940th as a way to boost morale and ignite esprit de corps amongst units.  “We set up this event during a longer weekend than usual,

Santa Claus and one of his elves arrive at the 940th Air Refueling Wing’s holiday party Dec. 3, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Santa spent time taking photos and socializing with the wing and their family members after the commander’s call. (Air Force Photo by Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

Dec. 9, 2016

Commander’s call, holiday party offer support for deployers

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — Col. Craig C. Peters, 940th Air Refueling Wing commander, held a commander’s call followed by a holiday party, for the wing’s members and their families December 3, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California.   With holidays fast approaching and over 100 Airmen assigned to the wing scheduled for deployment in the upcoming months, the event was

Chief of Air Force Reserve Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller discusses protecting, building and shaping the future of the Reserve during Air Force Association's Air, Space, Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Andy Morataya)

Sept. 22, 2016

Reserve commander discusses shaping the force for the future

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) — Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller, the Air Force Reserve Command commander and chief of the Air Force Reserve, said the legacy of citizen Airmen of the past helped strengthen and shape the dynamic force that serves and defends the nation today during a session at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference here Sept. 20. Addressing the