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YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio – The congressman’s visit to YARS concluded with a guided tour of the wing’s one-of-a-kind mission. Air Force Reserve Senior Master Sgt. Phil Aliberti, 910th Aerial Spray Maintenance Chief, explains the wing’s aerial spray mission during oil spill containment operations in the aftermath of the 2010 sinking of the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico to Congressman Jim Renacci, Ohio’s 16th district representative, at the Aerial Spray Facility here during an installation visit, Dec. 19, 2013. Sergeant Aliberti said the unit uses the Modular Aerial Spray Systems (MASS), such as the one sitting on the trailer in the background, to carry out the unit’s unique capability. The 910th Airlift Wing is home to the Department of Defense’s only aerial spray squadron. The congressman visited 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. U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.


Ohio 16th district congressman visits 910th, YARS

YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio – The congressman’s visit to YARS concluded with a guided tour of the wing’s one-of-a-kind mission. Air Force Reserve Senior Master Sgt. Phil Aliberti, 910th Aerial Spray Maintenance Chief, explains the wing’s aerial spray mission during oil spill containment operations in the aftermath of the 2010 sinking of the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico to Congressman Jim Renacci, Ohio’s 16th district representative, at the Aerial Spray Facility here during an installation visit, Dec. 19, 2013. Sergeant Aliberti said the unit uses the Modular Aerial Spray Systems (MASS), such as the one sitting on the trailer in the background, to carry out the unit’s unique capability. The 910th Airlift Wing is home to the Department of Defense’s only aerial spray squadron. The congressman visited 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. U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.

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Carri Pullium (left) mother of twelve-year-old Celina Dennis (center), and Dale Pullium, Celina's grandfather, pin 2nd Lt. rank on her flight suit after she was sworn in as an honorary 2nd Lt. here, May 6, 2015. Dennis was selected as the 910th Airlift Wing’s 61st Pilot for a Day and treated to a day of military-themed activities here. Pilots for a Day are local children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses selected by Akron Children’s Hospital Boardman campus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric M. White)
Staff Sgt. Adam Tyjeski, a fireteam member with the 910th Security Forces Squadron, takes 12-year-old Celina Dennis of Poland, Ohio, for a ride in his cruiser here, May 6, 2015. Dennis was selected as the 910th Airlift Wing’s 61st Pilot for a Day, being sworn in as an honorary 2nd Lt. and treated to a day of military-themed activities here. Pilots for a Day are local children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses selected by Akron Children’s Hospital Boardman campus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric M. White)
Master Sgt. Don McCormick, an aircrew life equipment craftsman with the 910th Airlift Wing, shows 12-year-old Celina Dennis of Poland, Ohio, how he inspects parachutes for defects here, May 6, 2015. Dennis was selected as the 910th Airlift Wing’s 61st Pilot for a Day, being sworn in as an honorary 2nd Lt. and treated to a day of military-themed activities here. Pilots for a Day are local children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses selected by Akron Children’s Hospital Boardman campus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric M. White)
Col. James Dignan (right), 910th Airlift Wing commander, completes honorary enlistment paperwork with 12-year-old Celina Dennis of Poland, Ohio, here, May 6, 2015. Dennis was selected as the 910th Airlift Wing’s 61st Pilot for a Day, being sworn in as an honorary 2nd Lt. and treated to a day of military-themed activities here. Pilots for a Day are local children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses selected by Akron Children’s Hospital Boardman campus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric M. White
Twelve-year-old Celina Dennis (not shown) of Poland, Ohio, sits in the flight deck of a C-130H Hercules aircraft as it taxis here, May 6, 2015. Dennis was selected as the 910th Airlift Wing’s 61st Pilot for a Day, being sworn in as an honorary 2nd Lt. and treated to a day of military-themed activities here. Pilots for a Day are local children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses selected by Akron Children’s Hospital Boardman campus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric M. White)
Col. James Dignan (right), 910th Airlift Wing commander, administers the oath of enlistment to 12-year-old Celina Dennis of Poland, Ohio, here, May 6, 2015. Dennis was selected as the 910th Airlift Wing’s 61st Pilot for a Day, being sworn in as an honorary 2nd Lt. and treated to a day of military-themed activities here. Pilots for a Day are local children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses selected by Akron Children’s Hospital Boardman campus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric M. White)
Staff from the offices of four members of Ohio’s U.S. House of Representatives and Ohio’s senior U.S. Senator listen as Bruce Bille, Second Vice President of the USO of Northern Ohio and Youngstown Air Reserve Station USO Support Office Director, explains the features of the new USO Lounge at YARS following a Congressional Flight that departed from and returned here, April 10, 2015. Staffers from the offices of U.S. House of Representatives members Bill Johnson (6th district); Bob Gibbs (7th District); Michael Turner (10th District) and Tim Ryan (13th district) as well as Senator Sherrod Brown participated in the event. According to Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, these flights are held in the best interest of DoD, Air Force (AF) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) public affairs objectives and the invited congressional members or staffers can make positive contributions to the public's understanding of the roles and missions of the DoD, AF and AFRC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Bob Barko, Jr.)
Dallas Gerber, State Director for Representative Bob Gibbs of Ohio’s 7th District, looks out the flight deck windows of an Air Force Reserve C-130H Hercules tactical cargo, assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing, based here, while a 910th aircrew flies the aircraft during a Congressional Flight, April 10, 2015. Staff personnel from the offices of four members of Ohio’s U.S. House of Representatives delegation and Ohio’s senior U.S. Senator participated in the flight which departed from and returned to YARS. According to Depart of Defense (DoD) regulations, these flights are held in the best interest of DoD, Air Force (AF) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) public affairs objectives and the invited congressional members or staffers can make positive contributions to the public's understanding of the roles and missions of the DoD, AF and AFRC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.)
Tamara Hawes, Director of Community Relations, and Kelly Geers, District Director, both with the office of Representative Michael Turner of Ohio’s 10th District, talk with Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sgt. Steven Larwood, 910th Airlift Wing Command Chief, following a Congressional Flight, April 10, 2015. Staff personnel from the offices of four members of Ohio’s U.S. House of Representatives delegation and Ohio’s senior U.S. Senator participated in the flight which departed from and returned to here. According to Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, these flights are held in the best interest of DoD, Air Force (AF) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) public affairs objectives and the invited congressional members or staffers can make positive contributions to the public's understanding of the roles and missions of the DoD, AF and AFRC. Click on the following link for more on the new USO Lounge at YARS: http://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/822/Article/584806/910th-uso-cut-ribbon-on-new-yars-lounge.aspx (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.)
Tim Wertz and Christ Kail, firefighters with the 910th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department here, assist a victim during a multi-agency anti-hijacking exercise held here, April 24, 2015. In the background, other 910th firefighters fight a blaze on a training aircraft, simulating a commercial aircraft after terrorists detonate and explosive device. Participating agencies included the Western Reserve Port Authority, Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, local law enforcement and fire departments, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Aviation Administration and Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric M. White)
Tim Wertz and Christ Kail, firefighters with the 910th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department here, lower a patient onto a triage mat during a multi-agency anti-hijacking exercise held here, April 24, 2015. The color-coded triage mats help emergency response personnel prioritize victims for treatment based on injury severity. In the background, other 910th firefighters fight a blaze on a training aircraft, simulating a commercial aircraft after terrorists detonate and explosive device. Participating agencies included the Western Reserve Port Authority, Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, local law enforcement and fire departments, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Aviation Administration and Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric M. White)
Firefighters from the 910th Civil Engineers Squadron Fire Department battle a blaze on a training aircraft, simulating a commercial aircraft after terrorists detonate and explosive device during and exercise here, April 24, 2015. Participating agencies included the Western Reserve Port Authority, Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, local law enforcement and fire departments, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Aviation Administration and Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric M. White)
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