927th Air Refueling Wing

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Air Force Bases

How can I find a list of Air Force bases, both overseas and stateside?

A list of all Air Force bases can be found at the following link:

globalsecurity.org/military/facility/afb.htm

Air Force Song

What are the words to the Air Force song?

The Air Force Song - Full Lyrics
by Robert Crawford, reprinted with permission
courtesy USAF Heritage of America Band

Off we go into the wild blue yonder,
Climbing high into the sun;
Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,
At 'em boys, Give 'er the gun! (Give 'er the gun now!)
Down we dive, spouting our flame from under,
Off with one helluva roar!
We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey!
Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!

Additional verses:

Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder,
Sent it high into the blue;
Hands of men blasted the world asunder;
How they lived God only knew! (God only knew then!)
Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer
Gave us wings, ever to soar!
With scouts before And bombers galore. Hey!
Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!

Bridge: "A Toast to the Host"

Here's a toast to the host
Of those who love the vastness of the sky,
To a friend we send a message of his brother men who fly.
We drink to those who gave their all of old,
Then down we roar to score the rainbow's pot of gold.
A toast to the host of men we boast, the U.S. Air Force!

Zoom!

Off we go into the wild sky yonder,
Keep the wings level and true;
If you'd live to be a grey-haired wonder
Keep the nose out of the blue! (Out of the blue, boy!)
Flying men, guarding the nation's border,
We'll be there, followed by more!
In echelon we carry on. Hey!
Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!

Notes: Crawford didn't write "Hey!"; he actually wrote "SHOUT!" without specifying the word to be shouted. Wherever they appear, the words "U.S. Air Force" have been changed from the original "Army Air Corps." Words in parentheses are spoken, not sung.

Family Support

Does the 927th ARW have programs to assist family members of military personnel?

The 927th Air Refueling Wing has a full-time Family Support Director who works closely with 6th Air Mobility Wing active-duty mission partners. The Family Support is a part of the Force Sustainment Squadron and is available to assist military members and dependents, regardless of branch of service. The telephone number is (813) 828-1854.

Check out the FSS website to learn about Family Support programs and more:

http://www.macdillfss.com/default.aspx

Obtaining Military Memorabilia

Does the 927th ARW have programs to assist family members of military personnel?

Reservists

What is Active Guard and Reserve (AGR)?

Active Guard and Reserve are members of a Reserve component on active duty under Titles 10 U.S.C., 14 U.S.C., or full-time National Guard duty under 32 U.S.C. 502(f) for a period of 180 consecutive days or more.

The tour purpose is organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing or training the Reserve components according to Subsection 101(d)(6).

Navy Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR) and Canvasser/Recruiters, Marine Corps Active Reserves (AR), and Coast Guard Reserve Program Administrators (RPAs) are included in this definition.

What is an Air Reserve Technician (ART)?

Air Reserve Technicians carry dual status, working as full-time Department of Defense civil service employees and as Reservists performing the same job in an Air Force Reserve Command unit. In their civilian role, Air Reserve Technicians provide full-time support throughout the month for their units and, as Reservists wearing the uniform, they participate in unit training assemblies in addition to annual active-duty tours.

USAF Aerial Support

I am interested in obtaining military aircraft for a civilian airshow. What do I need to do?

For information on obtaining military aircraft for civilian airshows or other community events, please visit the USAF Aerial Events Support web site at:

http://www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil/

USAF Thunderbirds

Where will the USAF Thunderbirds be appearing this year?

For a complete list of appearances and more, please visit the USAF Thunderbirds website at the following link:

thunderbirds.airforce.com/

Worldwide Locator

I am interested in getting in contact with a buddy I used to be stationed with. Can you help?

Individuals attempting to contact current or former members of the Air Force are encouraged to contact the World Wide Locator service located at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The telephone number to the World Wide Locator is (210) 565-2479.