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  • The 101 Critical Days of Summer for 2009 are from May 25 to Sept. 7.

    Message to the field on the Critical Days of Summer

    Members of the 926th Group, I have now had the privilege of being your commander for one year! You are all truly amazing, both as Airmen and private citizens, and I could not be prouder of you and our group. Please read the accompanying message from our Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. These
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    Re-enlistment is a family affair

    Master Sergeant Michael Brunin (left), Eagle Aircraft Maintenance Unit production superintendent, is re-enlisted by his brother, Colonel (retired) Steven P. Brunin, during a ceremony at the Eagle AMU on May 3. Sergeant Brunin is a full-time U.S. Air Force Reserve maintainer with more than 19 years of experience, integrated into the 57th Aircraft
  • Lt. Col. Jones, 706th Fighter Squadron commander, prepares for his first F-15 Aggressor flight since 2008 when he was diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Upon his recovery, Colonel Jones requalified to fly and is also recertifying as an Aggressor Syllabus Instructor. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo/Capt. Jessica Martin)

    Aggressor pilot returns to skies, teaching others

    April 20th was an otherwise typical day at the base, except for one member of the 926th Group. This particular Tuesday was the first time Lt. Col. Craig Jones had flown an F-15 Aggressor aircraft in almost a year and a half, marking a new chapter in the fighter pilot's life. Colonel Jones was diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin's Lymphoma in July 2008.
  • Staff Sergeant Donaldson inspects the wheel and tire assembly on an F-16. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo/Capt. Jessica Martin)

    Reserve maintainer selected for Air Force's premier aerial demonstration team

    A maintainer from Air Force Reserve Command's 926th Group was recently selected for a coveted spot with the United States Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds.Staff Sergeant Andrue Donaldson, an F-16 crew chief, was patched during a ceremony March 12 in the Thunderbird hangar. "The amount of professionalism on this team is
  • Staff Sgt. McKeown is introduced at the Outstanding Airmen of the Year award ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., on Apr. 14. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Celena Wilson, Air Force Reserve Command public affairs)

    Integrated reservist selected as outstanding Airman of 2010

    A 78th Reconnaissance Squadron Bushmaster was presented with an Air Force Reserve Command 2010 Outstanding Airmen of the Year award during a ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., on April 14.Staff Sergeant James McKeown, a senior mission intelligence coordinator, was selected in the airman category and recognized in front of his peers at the U.S.
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    Social media sites soon will be open on the Air Force Network

    Air Force officials are opening the Air Force network to allow access to Internet-based social-networking sites. Initial access will be available at five Pacific Air Forces bases March 30, and will begin opening sites Air Force-wide later in April. This change in policy is a result of the Department of Defense Directive-Type Memorandum 09-026 --
  • Master Sgt. Jones, 926th Group, was recognized as part of the sensor operator team of 2010 (courtesy photo)

    RPA sensor operators named team of year

    Air Force and Air Force Association officials recently announced remotely piloted aircraft sensor operators as the 2010 Team of the Year.AFA officials named five enlisted Airmen in the RPA sensor operators' career field as individual 2010 Team of the Year award winners.Each year, the AFA recognizes a specific enlisted career field as well as Airmen
  • Staff Sgt. Solis (center), received an Excellence in Action award March 3. The award is presented monthly by the Chief's Group to deserving Airmen who have gone above and beyond the normal call of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alice Moore)

    Creech sensor operator recognized for going above and beyond

    Staff Sergeant Aida Solis (center), a sensor operator in the 78th Reconnaissance Squadron, received an Excellence in Action award March 3. The award is presented monthly by the Nellis/Creech Chief's Group to deserving Airmen who have gone above and beyond the normal call of duty. The presenters of this award included (from left to right) Chief
  • Tech. Sgt. Hoffman (center), an avionics systems craftsman with the 84th Test and Evaluation Squadron, is awarded the 926th Group's 2009 Non-commissioned Officer of the Half by Col. Brunke (right), 926th GP commander, and Senior Master Sgt. Jones, 926th GP superintendent, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., on March 3. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo/Master Sgt. Marcia Evans)

    926th Group's 2009 award winners announced

    Congratulations to the following 926th Group members:2009 Half Award recipientsField Grade Officer - Maj. Kyle Gardner, 26th Space Aggressor Squadron, Schriever Air Force Base, Colo.Company Grade Officer - Capt. Michael Horner, 78th Reconnaissance Squadron, Creech Air Force Base, Nev.Senior Non-commissioned Officer - Master Sgt. Simone Browne,
  • Senior Master Sgt. Jones, 926th Group superintendent, helps to light the candles during the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at the Officers' Club on Feb. 26. Sergeant Jones was one of 14 senior non-commissioned officers recognized at the event. The ceremony also hosted guest speaker, Chief Master Sergeant (retired) Robert D. Gaylor, the fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Erin Worley)

    926th Group superintendents celebrated at recognition ceremony

    Three members of the U.S. Air Force Reserve's 926th Group were recognized during a ceremony at the Officers' Club on Feb. 26. Chief Master Sergeant Steven Henderson, 78th Reconnaissance Squadron superintendent, Chief Master Sergeant David Macerelli, 926th GP maintenance superintendent, and Senior Master Sgt. Melvin Jones, 926th GP superintendent,
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