926th Wing News https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil 926th Wing News RSS Feed en-us Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT Sat, 04 Dec 2021 02:02:26 GMT 706th Fighter Squadron welcomes new commander https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2080764/706th-fighter-squadron-welcomes-new-commander/ Col. Todd Tobergte, 926th Operations Group commander, hands the 706th Fighter Squadron guidon to Lt.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Feb/11/2002247330/82/55/0/200210-Z-QC559-004.JPG' alt='Col. Todd Tobergte, 926th Operations Group commander, hands the 706th Fighter Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Michael Fisher, 706th FS commander, during a change of command ceremony held Jan. 31, 2020, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 706th FS seamlessly integrates Reserve personnel into the United States Air Force Warfare Center’s test and training mission.' /> <br /> Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT Natalie Stanley https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2080764/706th-fighter-squadron-welcomes-new-commander/ People 926th Wing welcomes new civic leader https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2075121/926th-wing-welcomes-new-civic-leader/ Col. Michael Egbalic, 926th Wing director of staff, welcomes Jim Frevola, senior vice president and<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Feb/05/2002244134/82/55/0/200129-Z-QC559-001.JPG' alt='The 926th Wing welcomes their new Civic Leader, Jim Frevola.' /> <br /> Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:49:00 GMT Natalie Stanley https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2075121/926th-wing-welcomes-new-civic-leader/ People 926th maintainer promotes to chief https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1872519/926th-maintainer-promotes-to-chief/ NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – The 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron holds a promotion ceremony<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jun/11/2002143782/82/55/0/190608-F-KX404-001.JPG' alt='NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – The 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron holds a promotion ceremony June 4 at the base theater to recognize Matthew Bennato’s promotion to Chief Master Sergeant. Roughly one percent of the Air Force enlisted force holds the rank of chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)' /> <br /> Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:28:51 GMT Maj. Candice Allen https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1872519/926th-maintainer-promotes-to-chief/ People 14th Test Squadron welcomes new commander https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1872478/14th-test-squadron-welcomes-new-commander/ SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Col. Todd Tobergte, 926th Operations Group commander, presided<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jun/11/2002143752/82/55/0/190601-F-II154-001.JPG' alt='SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Col. Todd Tobergte, 926th Operations Group commander, presided over the 14th Test Squadron’s change of command ceremony June 1, 2019. Outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Adam Fisher, said his farewells as Lt. Col. Glenn Richard took command of the test squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Laura Turner)' /> <br /> Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:15:00 GMT Maj. Candice Allen https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1872478/14th-test-squadron-welcomes-new-commander/ People Oldest Reserve squadron receives 81st commander https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1864333/oldest-reserve-squadron-receives-81st-commander/ During a ceremony at the building known as “the Barn” on Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, members of the 26th Space Aggressor Squadron welcomed a new leader while saying farewell to Lt. Col. Laura Kohake, outgoing 26 SAS commander. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jun/02/2002139437/82/55/0/190601-F-II154-0051.JPG' alt='Col. Todd Tobergte, 926th Operations Group commander, passes the 26th Space Aggressor Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Jeremy Nutz, incoming 26 SAS commander, during a ceremony June 1, 2019.' /> <br /> Sun, 02 Jun 2019 20:00:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Laura Turner https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1864333/oldest-reserve-squadron-receives-81st-commander/ People New F-16 Ghost paint scheme brings unique look to 64th AGRS https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1860379/new-f-16-ghost-paint-scheme-brings-unique-look-to-64th-agrs/ An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet made its initial flight after receiving the first U.S. Air Force “Ghost” paint scheme, May 23. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/May/23/2002135827/82/55/0/190521-F-DN281-071.JPG' alt='An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet sits on the flight line.' /> <br /> Fri, 24 May 2019 00:11:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1860379/new-f-16-ghost-paint-scheme-brings-unique-look-to-64th-agrs/ Awards People 926th maintainer named Crew Chief of the Year https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1834025/926th-maintainer-named-crew-chief-of-the-year/ Master Sgt. Dustin Watson, 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, was awarded the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/May/02/2002127024/82/55/0/190501-F-JB131-001.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. Dustin Watson, 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, was awarded the Thomas N. Barnes Award for Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) April 18, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The award is given annually to the most outstanding crew chief in the command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nick Janeway)' /> <br /> Thu, 02 May 2019 17:08:00 GMT Mr. Nick Janeway https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1834025/926th-maintainer-named-crew-chief-of-the-year/ People Crew Chief of the Year throws out first pitch at UNLV game https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1834021/crew-chief-of-the-year-throws-out-first-pitch-at-unlv-game/ Master Sgt. Dustin Watson, a dedicated crew chief in the 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, throws<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/May/02/2002127019/82/55/0/190427-F-JT189-024.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. Dustin Watson, a dedicated crew chief in the 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, threw out the first pitch at a UNLV Rebels baseball game April 26 against San Diego State at Earl E. Wilson Stadium. Watson was named Crew Chief of the Year for the Air Force Reserve Command earlier this month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Candice Allen)' /> <br /> Thu, 02 May 2019 16:56:00 GMT Maj. Candice Allen https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1834021/crew-chief-of-the-year-throws-out-first-pitch-at-unlv-game/ People Vegas reservists bring kids to work April 27 https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1830276/vegas-reservists-bring-kids-to-work-april-27/ 5-year-old Avery puts on body armor during a tour of the 926th Wing's Explosive Ordnance Disposal<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Apr/30/2002124687/82/55/0/190427-F-JT189-017.JPG' alt='5-year-old Avery dons body armor during a tour of the 926th Wing&#39;s Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit April 27 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Her mother, Air Force Staff Sgt. Sabrina Yeghiazarian, the 926th Wing&#39;s Development and Training Flight Chief, brought Avery to work on National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day to see firsthand the capability the wing provides. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Candice Allen)' /> <br /> Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:43:31 GMT Maj. Candice Allen https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1830276/vegas-reservists-bring-kids-to-work-april-27/ People Changing Perceptions https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1823979/changing-perceptions/ In 2018, a young boy picked up his video game controller in his house as he has done many times. He<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Apr/25/2002120904/82/55/0/071023-F-ZZ999-065.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force pilot Capt. Caroline Jensen, from the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, connects the communications receiver to her helmet ensuring she is in contact with personnel on the ground prior to taking off in an F-16 Fighting Falcon from Balad Air Base. Jensen is deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia, Released)' /> <br /> Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:07:00 GMT Maj. Candice Allen https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1823979/changing-perceptions/ People Deployment 926th Flight Surgeon retires after 24 years https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1808480/926th-flight-surgeon-retires-after-24-years/ Lt. Col. Brett Brimhall, a 926th Aerospace Medicine Squadron flight surgeon and chief of medical<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Apr/08/2002110901/82/55/0/190407-F-JT897-032.JPG' alt='Lt. Col. Brett Brimhall, a 926th Aerospace Medicine Squadron flight surgeon and chief of medical staff, retires in a ceremony on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., on April 7, 2019 after 24 years of military service.' /> <br /> Mon, 08 Apr 2019 18:26:00 GMT Maj. Candice Allen https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1808480/926th-flight-surgeon-retires-after-24-years/ People Reserve maintainers marshal F-22 Raptors https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1808477/reserve-maintainers-marshal-f-22-raptors/ Senior Airman Naihua Dong, a 926th crew chief and Air Reserve Technician, marshals a F-22 Raptor<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Apr/07/2002110624/82/55/0/190309-F-KX404-009.JPG' alt='Through Total Force Integration at Nellis, Reserve aircraft maintainers work side by side with active-duty providing skilled manpower and continuity to accomplish the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center mission.' /> <br /> Mon, 08 Apr 2019 18:10:55 GMT Senior Airman Brett Clashman https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1808477/reserve-maintainers-marshal-f-22-raptors/ People Operation Hero provides deployment experience to children https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1807732/operation-hero-provides-deployment-experience-to-children/ Staff Sgt. Andre Ward, 926th Aerospace Medicine Squadron passes out frisbees to children during<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Apr/07/2002110575/82/55/0/190406-F-KX404-025.JPG' alt='Operation HERO allowed nearly 100 children of 926th Wing reservists to participate in a simulated deployment line to learn what it is like for their parents to deploy. The event featured a mission briefing, candy from each station and an obstacle course.' /> <br /> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 15:41:00 GMT Senior Airman Brett Clashman https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1807732/operation-hero-provides-deployment-experience-to-children/ People Reserve Recruiting, 926th Wing team up with Vegas Golden Knights https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1800345/reserve-recruiting-926th-wing-team-up-with-vegas-golden-knights/ The Vegas Golden Knight fires up the crowd filled with Air Force Reservists, employers, honorary<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Mar/29/2002107460/82/55/0/190323-F-JB131-004.JPG' alt='The recruiting event brought awareness of the Air Force Reserve and the Reserve Citizen Airmen who live and work in Las Vegas.' /> <br /> Fri, 29 Mar 2019 18:27:47 GMT DoD News https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1800345/reserve-recruiting-926th-wing-team-up-with-vegas-golden-knights/ People GI Bill becomes timeless with new changes https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1304788/gi-bill-becomes-timeless-with-new-changes/ The 15-year time limitation for using Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits is eliminated for Veterans who left active duty on or after January 1, 2013, and for qualifying dependents. The President signed into law the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act also known as the “Forever GI Bill,” which will bring significant changes to Veterans education benefits. The law is named after the American Legion national commander who wrote the original GI Bill language in 1944, and will allow more Veterans to use the GI Bill and more time to use it. Some of the following changes will go into effect immediately. <br/> Fri, 08 Sep 2017 14:35:00 GMT Senior Airman Brett Clashman https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1304788/gi-bill-becomes-timeless-with-new-changes/ People 926th Security Forces Squadron Exercise Deployment Readiness https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1287698/926th-security-forces-squadron-exercise-deployment-readiness/ Airmen from the 926th Security Forces Squadron recently conducted a field training exercise as an enhancement training opportunity for members involved at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Aug/23/2001797100/82/55/0/170805-F-KX404-068.JPG' alt='Staff Sgt. Michael Barber, 926th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, challenges a mock insurgent outside of the base defense operations center inside Camp Cobra, August 5, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.' /> <br /> Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:34:00 GMT Senior Airman Brett Clashman https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1287698/926th-security-forces-squadron-exercise-deployment-readiness/ People Airmen encouraged to gain information, network of support through Yellow Ribbon Program https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/830480/airmen-encouraged-to-gain-information-network-of-support-through-yellow-ribbon/ Members of the 926th Wing who are leaving for or returning from a deployment have the opportunity<br/> Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:14:56 GMT Senior Airman Alexandria Slade https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/830480/airmen-encouraged-to-gain-information-network-of-support-through-yellow-ribbon/ People Yellow Ribbon Deployment Homecoming 926th Force Support Squadron services students assist, learn from active duty Airmen https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/830500/926th-force-support-squadron-services-students-assist-learn-from-active-duty-ai/ After learning the basics of food service during technical training, 926th Force Support Squadron<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Jul/07/2001569902/82/55/0/160513-F-KX404-001.JPG' alt='Airman 1st Class Tyron Culverson, 926th Force Support Squadron services apprentice, prepares pasta for a shrimp linguine May 13, 2016, at the Crosswinds Dining Facility. 926th FSS service members have participated in 90-day training blocks in conjunction with the 99th FSS to support active duty manning levels while receiving on the job training.' /> <br /> Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:24:47 GMT Senior Airman Alexandria Slade https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/830500/926th-force-support-squadron-services-students-assist-learn-from-active-duty-ai/ People Family members welcome home 926th WG Airmen https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/678244/family-members-welcome-home-926th-wg-airmen/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Oct/30/2001495047/82/55/0/151022-F-UN699-064.JPG' alt='Family members of Senior Airman Jaime Parada, 926th Security Forces Squadron member, wait for his arrival after returning from a deployment at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Oct. 22, 2105. Parada and fellow 926th SFS members deployed to Southwest Asia for seven months to fight the war on terrorism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Carter)' /> <br /> Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:28:29 GMT DoD News https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/678244/family-members-welcome-home-926th-wg-airmen/ People Homecoming Future 926th WG Airmen take Oath of Enlistment https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/678245/future-926th-wg-airmen-take-oath-of-enlistment/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Oct/15/2001497041/82/55/0/151009-F-JB386-007.JPG' alt='Col. Ross R. Anderson (foreground, center), 926th Wing commander, administers the oath of enlistment to future Airmen of the 926th WG at Thunderbird Hangar on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 9, 2015. The 926th WG is headquartered at Nellis AFB and consists of two groups, 12 squadrons and one detachment located across the nation. Through Total Force Integration, reservists are integrated into regular Air Force units, accomplishing the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing missions side-by-side regular Air Force personnel on a daily basis. During the swearing-in ceremony, Anderson said “I&#39;m envious of the adventures, challenges, successes and life-events that they are going to experience in their time in the Air Force. They have joined an elite culture, and they get to look forward to working with the best people in the greatest military to have ever existed.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)' /> <br /> Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:32:49 GMT DoD News https://www.926wing.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/678245/future-926th-wg-airmen-take-oath-of-enlistment/ People