YARS loads humanitarian cargo for Honduran "Mission of Love"

YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio -- Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Kevin Massie, superintendent of the 76th Aerial Post Squadron, based here, works with Transportation Management Office civilian contractors from East Corporation, also based here, and a 76th APS Citizen Airman to push a pallet from the deck of a ground cargo handling vehicle, known as a "k-loader" through the hatch of a KC-10 cargo aircraft on the YARS flighline, Dec. 17. The Air Force Reservists and civilian contractors are part of an effort to transport 47,500 pounds of humanitarian cargo collected by Austintown, Ohio-based "Mission of Love" for residents in the communities of Santa Rita, Yora ~ Honduras affected by flooding and mudslides in hopes the aid will brighten their Christmas and holiday season. The KC-10 cargo aircraft is assigned to the 514th Air Mobility Wing, based at McGuire Air Force Base, NJ. Air Force Reservists from the 514th will transport the humanitarian aid to the east coast where it will then be flown to its ultimate destination in Central America. "Mission of Love" is a non-profit organization provides humanitarian aid to those in need worldwide, especially children. The group is working with the U.S. Air Force Reserve through the Denton Program, which allows private U.S. citizens and organizations to use space available on U.S. military cargo planes to transport humanitarian goods, such as clothing, food, medical and educational supplies, agricultural equipment and vehicles, to countries in need. The program is jointly administered by a government agency known as USAID, the Department of State (DOS), and the Department of Defense (DOD). U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.

YARS loads humanitarian cargo for Honduran "Mission of Love"

YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio -- Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Kevin Massie, superintendent of the 76th Aerial Post Squadron, based here, watches as Tech. Sgt. Tom Kocis, a aerospace maintenance craftsman assigned to the 910th aerial spray maintenance flight, also based here, moves a ground cargo handling vehicle, known as a "k-loader" towards the hatch of a KC-10 cargo aircraft on the YARS flighline, Dec. 17. Sergeants Massie and Kocis are part of an effort to transport 47,500 pounds of humanitarian cargo collected by Austintown, Ohio-based "Mission of Love" for residents in the communities of Santa Rita, Yora ~ Honduras affected by flooding and mudslides in hopes the aid will brighten their Christmas and holiday season. The KC-10 cargo aircraft is assigned to the 514th Air Mobility Wing, based at McGuire Air Force Base, NJ. Air Force Reservists from the 514th will transport the humanitarian aid to the east coast where it will then be flown to its ultimate destination in Central America. "Mission of Love" is a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian aid to those in need worldwide, especially children. The group is working with the U.S. Air Force Reserve through the Denton Program, which allows private U.S. citizens and organizations to use space available on U.S. military cargo planes to transport humanitarian goods, such as clothing, food, medical and educational supplies, agricultural equipment and vehicles, to countries in need. The program is jointly administered by a government agency known as USAID, the Department of State (DOS), and the Department of Defense (DOD). U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.

910 aircrews and maintainers return from AFRICOM deployment

YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio -- Air Force Reserve 1st Lt. Phillip Bledsoe, an aircrew member assigned to the 773rd Airlift Squadron, hugs his four daughters upon his return here, September 17, following a 120-deployment to Ramsteain Air Base, Germany. Lieutenant Bledsoe was one of approximately 60 Citizen Airmen, including aircrews and maintenance personnel from 910th Airlift Wing, providing airlift support for U.S. Africa Command. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.

910 aircrews and maintainers return from AFRICOM deployment

YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio -- A group of families, friends and personnel assigned to Youngstown Air Reserve Station await the return of approximately 60 Citizen Airmen here, September 17. The Servicemembers from the Air Force Reserve Command?s 910th Airlift Wing were returning to the air station following a 120-day deployment to Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The aircrews and maintenance personnel were providing airlift support for U.S. Africa Command. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.

Employers get taste of Air Force Reserve

YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio--U.S. Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sgt. Thomas J. Powner, 910th Civil Engineer Fire Department chief, assists USPS supervisor, Dawn Frantz, prepare a Meal Ready to Eat Aug. 8 during the 910th Airlift Wing's annual Employer Awareness Day. Ms. Frantz was among 60 employers nominated by wing Reservists to recognize them for aiding the Air Force???s mission. U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Brent J. Davis.

YARS hosts JROTC encampment

YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio -- U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp cadet Thomas Royito, a student at East Technical High School in Cleveland, stands in formation behind a lodging building here, Aug. 20, 2010. Approximately 23 JROTC cadets from Ohio high schools are participating in a 5-day encampment here to learn leadership, teamwork, respect for others and the Air Force core values. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenda Haines