Civilian employers get glimpse at Reserve way of life
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah --
Civilian employers of 419th Fighter Wing reservists were given an inside look at the wing and their employees' Reserve careers during Employer Appreciation Day here Aug. 11.
Employers took part in a variety of activities that displayed the wing's diverse mission. The highlight of the day was a flight aboard a KC-10 Extender to observe an F-16 aerial refuel. The guests also participated in an explosive ordnance disposal demonstration where they tried on an EOD bomb suit, and handled some of the weapons used by security forces, like the M-4 and M-16. Employers also saw fighter pilot life support equipment and learned about the gear reservists use while deployed.
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Employers took part in a variety of activities that displayed the wing's diverse mission. The highlight of the day was a flight aboard a KC-10 Extender to observe an F-16 aerial refuel. The guests also participated in an explosive ordnance disposal demonstration where they tried on an EOD bomb suit, and handled some of the weapons used by security forces, like the M-4 and M-16. Employers also saw fighter pilot life support equipment and learned about the gear reservists use while deployed.
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