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  • 'Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win' to be Air Force motto

    Incorporating extensive inputs from all ranks and career fields in the development effort, Airmen have selected "Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win" as the service's motto. An enduring statement of Airmen's pride in their service, the motto is a two-part expression -- a call to action, with a response of

  • Command Chief's Column: Growing Where We Are Planted

    I once read a commentary about 'Growing Where You Are Planted' that addressed wherever your life's path takes you, grow in that place. The 927th was planted at MacDill and we are doing what the commentary suggested.We've grown tremendously since our standup. Because of you, we have demonstrated our

  • Photo Essay -- 927th Attends Local Teach-In

    As many children become further and further removed from the servicemembers protecting them, Master Sgt. Johnny Pullen, a boom operator with the 927th Air Refueling Wing, and other servicemembers from local reserve and active-duty units closed the gap today as part of a community-involvement program

  • Operation Patriot Supplies America's Heroes

    Approximately 120 veterans at the Baldomero State Veterans' Nursing Home wait every month for the news that their living expense check has arrived. While many people in the Tampa community spend their extra money on the latest movie or digital music download, the veterans here never even consider

  • The 927th's 'Excellent' Adventure

    It's early morning when Edwin hears his phone ring. He answers it quickly, but fears the worst. On the other end of the line, he hears the words "We are initiating a recall. Call the unit control center immediately." In minutes, Edwin is in his car, heading toward the Air Force base where he works.

  • Chance Encounter

    No parent ever wants to be preceded in death by their child.  In some ways that thought and relationship is also shared between teachers and students. Meet Major Sheila Gamoneda.  Sheila Gamoneda is a member of the United States Air Force Reserves. She is also a parent, grandparent and the assistant

  • Tampa Buccaneers Visit 927th Troops Aboard MacDill

    The Tampa Buccaneers recently sent a group of players and cheerleaders for a pep rally here. The rally came on the same day the 6th Air Mobility Wing and the 927th Air Refueling Wing received the news that they passed the Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection, which took months to prepare for. 

  • Regional Yellow Ribbon Program kicks off in The Big Easy

    Air Force Reserve Command kicked off its first regional Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program this weekend at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel, inviting Reservists going to or returning from deployment to attend with their families.The Yellow Ribbon Program was initiated by the Secretary of