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Reservists Provide Force Integration

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  • By Staff Sgt. Xavier Lockley
  • 927th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
RAF Mildenhall, England --  Members of the 927th Force Support Squadron headed home May 14 to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, after serving their annual tour the past two weeks with the 100th FSS at RAF Mildenhall, England.

While at Mildenhall, the members of the 927th FSS worked in the dining facility, personnel office, lodging facility and the gym.

“When we got word that we were coming here, I immediately thought how great this opportunity would be for our Airmen,” said Senior Master Sgt. Kathy McNeil, 927th FSS superintendent. “Everyday that we were here, they consistently brought forth the effort that we can be proud of.”

During the two weeks, the 927th FSS military personnel section was able to provide the active duty with information about a highly effective Sharepoint program.

“The introduction to the the Sharepoint program was extremely helpful to our office,” said Master Sgt. Prentice McAfee, 100th FSS MPS superintendent. “The men and women of the 927th FSS were really essential in helping out with how we can efficiently service customers at a faster pace than before. The way they came and helped us is really what the Air Force is about.”

The Airmen of the 927th FSS were able to gain valuable experience from this trip. Different vantage points from the active duty gave some reservists a new perspective.

“This experience was eye-opening, we were able to see how the active duty component conducts their operations,” said Senior Airman Anthony Nieves, 927th FSS services journeyman. “I feel like I learned a lot from this trip, the active duty taught me a lot and I think they learned from all of us as well.”

This annual tour opportunity provided both active duty members and reservists with knowledge from one another and a sense of camaraderie.

“Working closely with active duty bridges any gaps that might exist between us and them,” said Nieves. “Throughout the entire week we were exchanging information on how we can better approach each task and anytime either side can learn, its a bonus for the Air Force.”