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  • 917th CES dives into total force integration

    Airmen assigned to the 917th Civil Engineer Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., have dove head first into the total force integration concept. As of the August 2009 unit training assembly, the 917th CES personnel began the process moving the squadron to the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron

  • Extreme Commuting for Reservist

    Americans spend more than 100 hours commuting to work each year, according to American Community Survey data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The average commute to work is 25.5 minutes but depends on the location of the commute. The 917th Wing has approximately 1,700 members with over 1,000 of

  • Navigating the retirement application process

    Retiring from the Air Force Reserve is a significant, emotional event, filled with anticipation and uncertainty. Because Airmen only retire once in their lifetime, they have no past experience to serve as a resource, and typically learn what is required as they go through the process. There are

  • Leadership change for 717th AMXS

    Another former enlisted Airman accepted command responsibilities at the 917th Wing, when Maj. Michael R. Davis assumed command of the 717th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during ceremonies at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sunday, August 2, 2009. With the speaking of four words, "Sir, I assume

  • 93rd Bomb Squadron welcomes new commander

    The 93rd Bomb Squadron welcomed a new commander, Lt. Col. Joseph Jones, during a change of command ceremony held Sunday, August 2, 2009, at the 93rd Bomb Squadron, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.Colonel Jones took the reins from Colonel Select Keith Schultz, who is leaving the 93rd BS to take a

  • 917th Airmen stumble upon intoxicating adventure

    Civilian and military law enforcement agencies came together at the 917th Security Forces Squadron facilities on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., this week to complete training that has proven to save lives across the country.The Louisiana State Police and Caddo Sheriffs' Office, with the assistance