Deja Vu: man returns to the Air Force 50 years later

When the F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot hooked up to the KC-135 Stratotanker and looked through his canopy into the bottom window of the aircraft above, he was surprised to see the face of an 87 year-old man smiling back at him.James Watland felt right at home in the boom pod of the KC-135 Stratotanker

Employers, Civic Leaders Take To The Skies for Orientation Flight

"We need your help ..." said Col. Dave Pavey as he stood in front of the assembled group of men and women. Pavey commands the 927th Air Refueling Wing, a reserve unit with aircraft that can project combat power to any corner of the globe in hours. He was not preparing Airmen for a mission. In front

Development Training Flight stands up

The 927th Air Refueling Wing is excited to stand up a Development Training Flight (DTF) to help our newly enlisted members prepare for basic military training and life in the Air Force.The DTF is designed to provide preparatory training prior to Basic Military and Technical Training and assist with

Fun In The Sun: 927th gives thanks to families

When the Air Force hits the beach, they do it in style. Hundreds from the 927th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) gathered with their families at the beach here on MacDill for Family Day, an event that gave the reservists a well-deserved break and brought families together for camaraderie."The families are

927th Honor Guard performs for thousands

927th Reservist Aides Air Force Hockey Team

When Master Sgt. Robert Rais found out he was being sent to Aviano, Italy as part of his annual tour, the reservist's first thought was 'How do I get onto the ice?'As any dedicated ice-skater or hockey player will attest, finding ice to practice on can be hard. Fortunately for Rais, his love for

927th Security Forces Squadron receives new commander

Captain William Beauchene assumed command of the 927th Security Forces Squadron during a ceremony here April 14.The Security Forces Squadron's mission is to utilize physical security, law enforcement and force protection principles to keep the assets of the 927th Air refueling Wing - both its people

Leaders discuss more effective, efficient future Air Force at summit

"Total Force Integration allows us to leverage Air Reserve Component experience, improve access to aircraft, encourage retention, and increase total force effectiveness," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz during opening remarks at the 18th Air Force TFI Summit here April 3-4.The

Logistics Readiness Squardon Fights In Every Clime and Place

With Arctic temperatures and heaviest snowfall in decades spiking the death toll to more than 200 across Europe, the Airmen of the 927th Logistics Readiness Squadron stepped off the C-17 Globemaster at Aviano Air Base, Italy determined to train and support the Air Force mission. Merely hours before,

Tampa Honorary Commanders take to the sky, visit other bases

More than 20 civic and military leaders from Tampa participated in an honorary commander's tour of two bases March 19 and 20.The Honorary Commanders program partners local civic leaders with military organizations from the 927th Air Refueling Wing and the 6th Air Mobility Wing in order to foster