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Joint MacDill crews bring Tampa civic leaders to Robins

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  • By Senior Airman Anna-Marie Wyant
  • 927th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --  Robins recently hosted a group of civic leaders and Airmen from the 927th Air Refueling Wing and 6th Air Mobility Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.

While at Robins, the group visited the Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters and met Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, Air Force Reserve chief and Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command. Stenner explained the various facets of the Reserves and thanked the civic leaders for their patriotism and support.

"We're here because we are a significant part of this nation's defense and so are you," Stenner said. "It's not just the military doing everything anymore; it's the nation."

Stenner also discussed the need for civilian employers of reservists to show understanding for reservists' unique needs as military members. He said reservists must balance their military jobs, civilian jobs and families in what he calls the "reserve triad."

In addition, Stenner recognized and applauded the strong relationship between 927th ARW Reservists and 6th AMW active-duty servicemembers, who have worked jointly since the 927th ARW moved to MacDill in 2008.

"You all at MacDill, two big thumbs up; you're doing very well," he said.

While at Robins, the group also toured an F-15 Eagle static display, functional testing area and wing repair shop, where they saw various stages of what it takes to repair and maintain military aircraft.