https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil Youngstown Air Reserve Station News RSS Feed en-us Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:22:23 GMT Mon, 15 Nov 2021 03:22:01 GMT https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582185/youngstown-welcomes-amc-commander/ The Air Force Reserve's 910th Airlift Wing welcomed Air Mobility Command (AMC) Commander Gen. Darren<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Mar/10/2001033137/82/55/0/150309-F-SN450-023.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio – Air Force Reserve Senior Master Sgt. Phil Aliberti, 910th Airlift Wing aerial spray maintenance chief, shows an aerial spray nozzle to Air Mobility Command Commander Gen. Darren W. McDew, while 910th Maintenance Group Commander Col. David Post watches aboard a modified C-130H Hercules aircraft here, March 9, 2015. McDew, a four star general, visited here to meet with wing leadership, tour the installation and get an up close look at the 910th’s mission and capabilities. The 910th airlift Wing is home to the Department of Defense’s only large-area fixed-wing aerial spray capability. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.' /> <br /> Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:22:23 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582185/youngstown-welcomes-amc-commander/ Top Stories Aerial Spray 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Operations Group Internal News Commander's Corner Aircraft Maintenance Squadron https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582215/910th-welcomes-us-sen-brown-for-yars-visit/ The Air Force Reserve's 910th Airlift Wing, based here, welcomed Ohio's U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Nov/25/2000984342/82/55/0/141124-F-SN450-001.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio – Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Shaun Jackson, an avionics technician assigned to the 910th Maintenance Squadron, shows an avionics equipment test set to Ohio U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown in the 910th Avionics Shop here, Nov. 24, 2014. The senator toured the shop as part of an installation visit to meet with YARS leadership and discuss his legislation to ensure upgrades are made to Ohio&#39;s Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard C-130 fleet by 2020 to meet federal and international airspace regulatory constraints. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.' /> <br /> Tue, 25 Nov 2014 19:26:37 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582215/910th-welcomes-us-sen-brown-for-yars-visit/ Top Stories Aerial Spray 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Operations Group Internal News Commander's Corner https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582232/910th-aerial-spray-mission-provides-fire-prevention-valuable-training-and-more/ The Air Force Reserve's Aerial Spray unit, assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing, based at Youngstown<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Sep/30/2000998131/82/55/0/140917-F-SN450-001.JPG' alt='MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho – Mr. Carl Rudeen, the natural resource manager assigned to the 366th Civil Engineer Office at Mountain Home AFB, and Air Force Reserve Maj. Jen Remmers, an entomologist assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing’s 757th Airlift Squadron, check and record the ground wind speed on the Saylor Creek Range here, Sept. 17, 2014. The wind speed check is to ensure conditions are within acceptable parameters for an aerial spray sortie to be conducted by the aircrew of a C-130H Hercules assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing. The wing, based at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, is home to the Department of Defense’s only large-area, fixed-wing aerial spray capability, conducted a mission to spray herbicide on invasive cheat grass as a means of fire prevention here, Sept. 15-26, 2014. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.' /> <br /> Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:37:37 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582232/910th-aerial-spray-mission-provides-fire-prevention-valuable-training-and-more/ Top Stories Aerial Spray 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron Communications Flight Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Operations Group Operations Support Squadron https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582242/canfield-boy-becomes-pilot-for-a-day/ See photo and cutline to the right.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/28/2000931260/82/55/0/140827-F-QY159-001.JPG' alt='Air Force Reserve Col. David Post, commander of the 910th Maintenance Group, swears in 13-year old Christian Abrigg, of Canfield, Ohio, as an honorary second lieutenant as part of the wing&#39;s 58th Pilot for a Day (PFAD) program held here, August 27, 2014. Christian is currently receiving treatment for severe persistent asthma at Akron Children&#39;s Hospital of the Mahoning Valley. The annual program, sponsored by the Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council, aims to brighten the day of select children who suffer from chronic or life threatening illnesses. Select children are taxied aboard a C-130 airplane, along with many interactive base activities. U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Brent J. Davis.' /> <br /> Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:41:13 GMT Maj. Brent J. Davis https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582242/canfield-boy-becomes-pilot-for-a-day/ Top Stories 910th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582246/910th-ohio-guard-esgr-team-up-for-2nd-annual-joint-employer-awareness-event/ The Air Force Reserve's 910th Airlift Wing, based here, the Ohio National Guard and Ohio Employer<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/21/2000933471/82/55/0/140807-F-NR466-001.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio – Air Force Reserve Col. James Dignan, 910th Airlift Wing commander, welcomes attendees of the 2nd Annual Joint Employer Awareness Event at the Community Activity Center here, Aug. 7, 2014. The two-day event, designed to give civilian employers of Air Force Reservists and Ohio National Guardsmen a better understanding of the mission their employees carry out as members of the U.S. Armed Forces, also gave attendees the opportunity to get an up-close look at both the 910th&#39;s facilities and the Ohio National Guard&#39;s Joint Military Training Center, located at nearby Camp Ravenna, Ohio. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Brock' /> <br /> Thu, 14 Aug 2014 17:44:42 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582246/910th-ohio-guard-esgr-team-up-for-2nd-annual-joint-employer-awareness-event/ Top Stories 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron 76th Aerial Port Squadron Civil Engineer Squadron Communications Flight Logistics Readiness Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Medical Squadron Operations Group Operations Support Squadron Security Forces Squadron Internal News Commander's Corner https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582248/910th-citizen-airmen-loved-ones-share-family-day-2014/ Citizen Airmen assigned to the Air Force Reserve's 910th Airlift Wing gathered together with family<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/12/2000812148/82/55/0/140803-F-NR466-038.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio – Air Force Reserve Col. Darryl Markowski, 910th Airlift Wing vice commander, addresses a crowd of Citizen Airmen assigned to the Air Force Reserve’s 910th Airlift Wing and their families during the wing’s recent Family Day held here, August 3, 2014. Family day is an installation open house held for 910th Servicemembers and their families, designed to let Reserve families strengthen bonds and experience the home station of their Reservist loved one. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Brock.' /> <br /> Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:12:38 GMT Staff Report https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582248/910th-citizen-airmen-loved-ones-share-family-day-2014/ Top Stories Aerial Spray 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron 773rd Airlift Squadron 76th Aerial Port Squadron Civil Engineer Squadron Logistics Readiness Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Medical Squadron Operations Group Operations Support Squadron Security Forces Squadron Internal News Commander's Corner https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582252/maintenance-commanders-son-continues-family-legacy/ Col. David C. Post, 910th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group commander, administers the oath of<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jul/29/2000829460/82/55/0/140725-F-PO120-009.JPG' alt='Col. David C. Post, 910th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group commander, administers the oath of enlistment to his son, David M. Post, at the recruiting building here, July 25, 2014. Post’s son was recently selected as an Air Force officer candidate by a local board and Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters board. The 22-year-old Post recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurship from Grove City College, Pennsylvania. He will attend Officer Training School before heading to a navigator school to become a C-130H Hercules navigator at Youngstown Air Reserve Station. U.S. Air Force photo/Eric M. White' /> <br /> Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:11:05 GMT Eric M. White https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582252/maintenance-commanders-son-continues-family-legacy/ Top Stories 910th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582238/air-force-reserve-commander-visits-yars/ Air Force Reserve Commander Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson visited here, June 7, 2014 to take a firsthand<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jun/10/2000841716/82/55/0/140607-F-ZW928-064.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio – Air Force Reserve Commander Lt. Gen. James J. Jackson listens to a question from one of the Citizen Airmen of the Air Force Reserve’s 910th Airlift Wing as Col. James Dignan, 910th Airlift Wing commander, looks on during an Air Force Reserve Commander’s Call in a hangar here, June 7, 2014. General Jackson addressed the wing and answered questions in a town hall-style session as part of his visit to the installation to take a firsthand look at the 910th’s airlift capability, aerial spray mission and the air station’s facilities as well as future requirements. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Kocin.' /> <br /> Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:37:19 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582238/air-force-reserve-commander-visits-yars/ Top Stories Aerial Spray 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron 773rd Airlift Squadron 76th Aerial Port Squadron Civil Engineer Squadron Communications Flight Logistics Readiness Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Medical Squadron Operations Group Operations Support Squadron Security Forces Squadron Internal News Commander's Corner https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582285/warren-mayor-visits-910th-yars/ Mayor Doug Franklin, of the nearby City of Warren, Ohio, visited the Air Force Reserve's 910th<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Mar/11/2000869618/82/55/0/140307-F-SN450-001.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio – Air Force Reserve Col. James Dignan, commander of the 910th Airlift Wing, talks with Mayor Doug Franklin, of the nearby city of Warren, Ohio, at the Community Activity Center (CAC) during the mayor’s installation visit here, March 7, 2014. Franklin’s tour of YARS started at the CAC for a facility walkthrough and a group meal. The mayor visited YARS to learn more about the wing’s capabilities and the installation’s features firsthand as well as meet some of the Citizen Airmen assigned here.' /> <br /> Tue, 11 Mar 2014 17:39:53 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582285/warren-mayor-visits-910th-yars/ Top Stories Aerial Spray 910th Airlift Wing 76th Aerial Port Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Operations Group Commander's Corner https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582286/goodbye-tail-3021-910-aw-c-130-departs-yars-for-final-time/ With little fanfare, the 910th Airlift Wing said goodbye to a member of the family here. Recent Air<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Mar/06/2000870810/82/55/0/140303-F-SN450-006.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio – Air Force Reserve C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, 910th Airlift Wing Tail 3021, sits in a maintenance hangar prior to departing here for the final time, March 3, 2014. The aircraft is being transferred to Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. as part of recent Air Force structure changes. The departure of 3021 from YARS leaves the 910th with eight primary C-130 aircraft and one back up aircraft assigned to the unit. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.' /> <br /> Thu, 06 Mar 2014 18:35:08 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582286/goodbye-tail-3021-910-aw-c-130-departs-yars-for-final-time/ Top Stories 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron 773rd Airlift Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Operations Group Operations Support Squadron Commander's Corner https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582292/910th-welcomes-wwii-vet-and-family-for-gift-of-a-day/ The 910th Airlift Wing welcomed a World War II veteran and his family for a special tour here, Feb.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Feb/10/2000877640/82/55/0/140202-F-SN450-002.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio – Air Force Reserve Col. James Dignan, 910th Airlift Wing commander, talks with Mr. Edward Hitesman, a World War II Army Air Corps veteran, during a special tour here, Feb. 2, 2014. Hitesman and his family visited YARS at the request of Crossroads Hospice in Green, Ohio as part of the facility’s Gift of a Day program. The program is designed to ask terminal patients, “How do you envision your perfect day?” The hospice then strives to create that image and make it a special day for the patient and their family. The 94-year-old veteran’s idea of a “perfect day” was to spend it at YARS and with the Citizen Airmen of the 910th Airlift Wing. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.' /> <br /> Mon, 10 Feb 2014 19:58:33 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582292/910th-welcomes-wwii-vet-and-family-for-gift-of-a-day/ Top Stories 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron 773rd Airlift Squadron 76th Aerial Port Squadron Civil Engineer Squadron Communications Flight Logistics Readiness Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Medical Squadron Operations Group Operations Support Squadron Security Forces Squadron Internal News Commander's Corner https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582297/new-mayor-of-youngstown-visits-910th-yars/ Mayor John McNally, of the nearby City of Youngstown, visited the Air Force Reserve's 910th Airlift<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jan/22/2000882230/82/55/0/140117-F-SN450-005.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio – Air Force Reserve Col. James Dignan (right), commander of the 910th Airlift Wing; Mayor John McNally (center), of the nearby City of Youngstown; and Judge Robert Milich (left), the presiding judge of Youngstown’s Veteran’s Treatment Court, stand in front of the Eagle’s Nest Lodge during the mayor’s installation visit here, Jan. 17, 2014. Judge Milich, who is also secretary of the Youngstown Air Reserve Base-Community Council and a retired Air Force Reserve 910th-assigned lieutenant colonel, contacted the unit to see if the mayor could visit YARS to learn more about the wing’s mission and the installation’s features firsthand as well as meet some of the Citizen Airmen assigned here.' /> <br /> Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:39:21 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582297/new-mayor-of-youngstown-visits-910th-yars/ Top Stories 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron 773rd Airlift Squadron 76th Aerial Port Squadron Civil Engineer Squadron Communications Flight Logistics Readiness Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Medical Squadron Operations Group Operations Support Squadron Security Forces Squadron Internal News Commander's Corner https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582298/y-town-hockey-is-cool-time-for-910th/ A large group of Air Force Reservists and their families, friends as well as coworkers, based at<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jan/21/2000882593/82/55/0/140111-F-SN450-001.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Air Force Reserve Senior Master Sgt. Joann Shaw, Youngstown Air Reserve Station Air Force Reserve Recruiting Flight Chief, hands some USAFR pencils to a young fan near the YARS Recruiting Flight’s concourse display table during pre-game festivities for a Youngstown Phantoms hockey game at the Covelli Centre here, Jan. 11, 2014. Nearly 100 Citizen Airmen, based at nearby Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, participated in YARS Night Out activities before and during the game. The Phantoms, a member of the United States Hockey League, defeated Team USA 6-3 in front of a crowd of more than 1200 people. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.' /> <br /> Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:59:07 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582298/y-town-hockey-is-cool-time-for-910th/ Top Stories 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron 773rd Airlift Squadron 76th Aerial Port Squadron Civil Engineer Squadron Communications Flight Logistics Readiness Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Medical Squadron Operations Group Operations Support Squadron Security Forces Squadron Internal News Commander's Corner https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582299/yars-confirms-thunder-over-the-valley-2014-air-show/ The 910th Airlift Wing recently received approval from their higher headquarters to host a 2014 air<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jan/16/2000883353/82/55/0/140101-F-SN450-001.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio - The 910 AW&#39;s Winger and his old friend, T-Bird discuss the upcoming &quot;Thunder Over The Valley 2014&quot; Air Show and Open House, scheduled for May 17-18, 2014 here. The world famous Thunderbirds are scheduled to headline the event. Additional flying acts and static displays will be featured and will be announced as they are confirmed by show coordinators. The scheduled air show and open house will provide a chance for the 910th Airlift Wing to demonstrate its mission and display Air Force capabilities. The May event will be free to the public but, unlike the 2009 air show, tickets will not be required. U.S. Air Force illustration by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.' /> <br /> Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:43:55 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582299/yars-confirms-thunder-over-the-valley-2014-air-show/ Top Stories 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron 773rd Airlift Squadron 76th Aerial Port Squadron Civil Engineer Squadron Communications Flight Logistics Readiness Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Medical Squadron Operations Group Operations Support Squadron Security Forces Squadron Internal News Commander's Corner Winger Illustrations and More https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582304/ohio-16th-district-congressman-visits-910th-yars/ Congressman Jim Renacci of Ohio's 16th district visited the Air Force Reserve's 910th Airlift Wing<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Dec/20/2000887007/82/55/0/131209-F-SN450-001.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio – Congressman Jim Renacci’s Dec. 19, 2013 visit here started at the Air Force Reserve installation’s Community Activity Center for a facility walkthrough and a group meal featuring the annual YARS Holiday Fireside Luncheon. Following the meal, the group paused a moment for a photo. From left are: David Deibel, YARS Base-Community Council Vice president; Master Sgt. Phillip Brady, 910th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen and 16th district constituent; Congressman Jim Renacci, Ohio 16th district representative; Airman 1st Class Brian Whitlock, 910th Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management specialist and 16th district constituent; Col. James Dignan, 910th Airlift Wing commander; Col. David Post, 910th Maintenance Group commander; Col. Bill Phillips, 910th Operations Group commander; Col Teresa Hams, 910th Mission Support Group commander; Col. Rodney Waite, 910th Medical Squadron commander and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Mike Hudson, Inspector/Instructor, Detachment 3, Maintenance Co., Combat Logistics Battalion 453, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. The congressman visited YARS to learn more about the wing’s capabilities and the installation’s features firsthand as well as meet some of the Citizen Airmen assigned here. U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.' /> <br /> Fri, 20 Dec 2013 16:07:11 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582304/ohio-16th-district-congressman-visits-910th-yars/ Top Stories 910th Airlift Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron Maintenance Group Medical Squadron Operations Group Security Forces Squadron Internal News Commander's Corner https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582309/the-910-aws-winger-asks-whaddya-mean-youre-leaving/ The 910 AW's Winger, the Gulfport Bug and Chief Fuzz react to the news that two of the air wing's<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Dec/03/2000891670/82/55/0/131203-F-JZ559-089.JPG' alt='The 910 AW&#39;s Winger, the Gulfport Bug and Chief Fuzz react to the news that two of the air wing&#39;s C-130s will be leaving the 910th and YARS for parts unknown right on the heels of two other C-130s that were permenantly transferred from the wing&#39;s inventory in October 2013 to the C-130 schoolhouse in Little Rock, Arkansas. U.S. Air Force illustration by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.' /> <br /> Tue, 03 Dec 2013 21:52:07 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582309/the-910-aws-winger-asks-whaddya-mean-youre-leaving/ Aerial Spray 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron 773rd Airlift Squadron 76th Aerial Port Squadron Civil Engineer Squadron Communications Flight Logistics Readiness Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Medical Squadron Operations Group Operations Support Squadron Security Forces Squadron Internal News Commander's Corner Winger Illustrations and More https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582312/air-force-structure-changes-means-yars-aircraft-personnel-losses/ As of October 1, 2013, the start of Fiscal Year 2014, two aircraft, on loan to the C-130 training<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Nov/20/2000894537/82/55/0/130622-F-XM245-085.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio - A group of C-130 Hercules tactical cargo transport aircraft, assigned to the Air Force Reserve&#39;s 910th Airlift Wing, based here, taxi on the flightline prior to taking off for an eight aircraft training mission, June, 22, 2013. Air Force structure changes removed two C-130&#39;s from the wing&#39;s inventory, effective Oct. 1, 2013. Addditionally, two more aircraft will be removed form the unit&#39;s inventory and approximately 200 related positions will be eliminated from the wing&#39;s manning document by March 31, 2014. Following these force structure changes, eight C-130s will be assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing, home of the Department of Defense&#39;s onmly large-area, fixed wing aerial spray capability. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Megan Tomkins ' /> <br /> Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:03:45 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582312/air-force-structure-changes-means-yars-aircraft-personnel-losses/ Top Stories Aerial Spray 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron 773rd Airlift Squadron 76th Aerial Port Squadron Civil Engineer Squadron Communications Flight Logistics Readiness Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Medical Squadron Operations Group Operations Support Squadron Security Forces Squadron Internal News Commander's Corner https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582316/armed-services-ymca-presents-annual-art-and-essay-contest/ The Armed Services YMCA is presenting its annual art and essay contest. It allows children to<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Nov/14/2000896543/82/55/0/131114-F-XX999-001.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio - 910th Services is helping to spread the word about the Armed ServicesYMCA annual art and essay contest. This photo collage illustration depicts an entry from the 2013 contest and the ASYMCA logo. U.S. Air Force photo collage illustration assembled by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. ' /> <br /> Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:43:48 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582316/armed-services-ymca-presents-annual-art-and-essay-contest/ Top Stories 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron 773rd Airlift Squadron 76th Aerial Port Squadron Civil Engineer Squadron Communications Flight Logistics Readiness Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Medical Squadron Operations Group Operations Support Squadron Security Forces Squadron Internal News Civil Air Patrol https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582319/new-yars-recruiting-office-now-open-for-business/ The 910th Airlift Wing held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the doors of its new Air<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Nov/01/2000899993/82/55/0/131028-F-PO120-001.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio – Air Force Reserve Health Professional Recruiter Senior Master Sgt. John Wood, Enlisted Recruiter Master Sgt. Randi Baum, 910th Airlift Wing Commander Col. James Dignan, Recruiting Flight Chief Senior Master Sgt. Joann Shaw, Cleveland Heights Recruiter Master Sgt. Tiffany Grullon, 910th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Teresa Hams and YARS Chief Civil Engineer Bob Woods cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new and state-of-the-art Recruiting Center here, Oct 28, 2013. For more information about a career in the Air Force Reserve, contact the Youngstown Air Reserve Station Recruiting Center at 330-609-1394. U.S. Air Force photo by Mr. Eric M. White' /> <br /> Fri, 01 Nov 2013 13:32:50 GMT Staff Report https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582319/new-yars-recruiting-office-now-open-for-business/ Top Stories 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron 773rd Airlift Squadron 76th Aerial Port Squadron Civil Engineer Squadron Communications Flight Logistics Readiness Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Medical Squadron Operations Group Operations Support Squadron Security Forces Squadron Internal News Commander's Corner https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582326/poma-returns-yars-workers-to-the-job/ Personnel affected by the government shutdown-driven furloughs returned to work here, October 7,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Oct/07/2000906740/82/55/0/131007-F-SN450-001.JPG' alt='YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio - Air Force Reserve Col. James Dignan, 910th Airlift Wing commander, talks with reporters from Youngstown-area television media outlets regarding Department of Defense civilians returning to work here, October 7, 2013. Approximately 400 YARS employees got back on the job as a result of the Pay Our Military Act that allowed the return to work despite the ongoing government shutdown and federal employee furloughs. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. ' /> <br /> Mon, 07 Oct 2013 20:44:23 GMT Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr. https://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/582326/poma-returns-yars-workers-to-the-job/ Top Stories 910th Airlift Wing 757th Airlift Squadron 773rd Airlift Squadron 76th Aerial Port Squadron Civil Engineer Squadron Communications Flight Logistics Readiness Squadron Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Medical Squadron Operations Group Operations Support Squadron Security Forces Squadron Internal News