931st Air Refueling Group Public Affairs
12/17/2012 - MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Several deployed members of the 931st Air Refueling Group had the unique opportunity to experience a visit from Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta during his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Dec. 14.
Panetta addressed approximately 300 Airmen, five of whom were members of the 90th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron. The 90 EARS is a total-force team consisting of active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard Airmen. Several members of the 931st are currently assigned to the 90 EARS.
The Secretary shared information with the audience about current events and thanked the Airmen of Incirlik Air Base for their efforts in continuously meeting U.S. Air Forces in Europe/Air Forces Africa and NATO Objectives.
Panetta also spoke about recent events affecting the U.S. military and shared his vision for the future. The Secretary then took questions from the audience, which ranged from the defense budget to the conflict in Syria.
Following his presentation, Panetta administered the Oath of Enlistment to four Incirlik Airmen. He then individually presented a coin all Airmen in attendance. Four members of the 931st Air Refueling Group were coined by the Secretary.
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