Feb. 27, 2023 Education: hitting the books is a military bonus This is the second story in a series showcasing work areas in the 934th Airlift Wing you don't often hear about. Hitting the books, staying up late studying for an exam, and moving on to exciting new things in life is something that Senior Master Sgt. Amber Knight, 934th Force Support Squadron force
Feb. 17, 2023 934th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: unseen heroes While not often recognized for their work, instrument and flight system technicians of the 934th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are unseen heroes ensuring that aircraft stay mission-ready. They maintain flight control systems on all 934th Airlift Wing C-130s on this base.
April 26, 2022 First Blood: moulage brings life to training Staff Sgt. Sara Syverhus’, 934th Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical technician, right leg has a compound fracture. She smiles and feels nothing. Syverhus and other 934th Airlift Wing Airmen had moulage applied to them for simulated mass casualty exercises supporting operation Viking Shield.
April 13, 2022 There's a first time for everything The 934th Airlift Wing recently conducted a week-long exercise called Viking Shield. A major proponent of this exercise involved a simulated tactical deployment from Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station to Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin. Most of the participating Airmen have
Sept. 15, 2021 AFRC command chief talks unity and respect with 934th Airlift Wing's Airmen Chief Master Sgt. Tim White, the Air Force Reserve Command Chief, visited the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Air Reserve Station on Sept. 11, 2021. White toured the base and met with Airmen, and delivered a message of unity after a year of COVID-19, the civil unrest following the murder
Aug. 12, 2021 Who’s the boss: 934th Airlift Wing hosts Employer’s Day The 934th Airlift Wing wasn't able to host an Employer's Day in 2020 due to the pandemic restrictions. After more than a year, Employer’s Day was back and the Wing hosted the event for 12 employers here at Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station on Aug. 7, 2021.
May 1, 2018 Global Vikings give Para-Commandos a lift at Wings Over Myrtle Beach The Special Operations Command Para-Commandos dazzle air show attendees around the country, but without airlift, their performance can't "get off the ground." The weekend at the Wings Over Myrtle Beach Air Show, a C-130 and crew from the 934th Airlift Wing left their home in chilly Minneapolis,
March 10, 2017 AES teams up with Army for joint training Members of the 934th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 7405th Troop Medical Clinic, and 7212th Medical Support Unit prepare for transporting simulated injured service members during a joint service medical evacuation training on March 4th, 2017 at Arden Hills Army Training Site. (U.S. Air Force photo
Oct. 26, 2016 Timberwolves/Lynx academy helps military kids hone hoop skills The 934th Airlift Wing hosted a basketball clinic Oct. 22 at the 934th Fitness Center for nearly 30 children who are dependents of wing members. Special guest Tyus Jones, Minnesota Timberwolves player, joined the clinic and participated as the kids worked through various basketball drills. “It
Aug. 9, 2016 Reservist training, quick response saves life Imagine driving home and seeing a car swerve wildly, crash into a traffic sign, and hit a bicyclist. The driver is unconscious, with no breathing or pulse. There are moments when fast and decisive action can save lives. Military service members are exposed to life-and-death situations much more