May 15, 2024 Dyess Airmen recognized for Max Endurance Operation In recognition of their extraordinary achievement during a historic Max Endurance Operation (MEO), 19 Dyess personnel were awarded Aerial Achievement Medals by Col. Thomas Lankford, 317th Airlift Wing commander, on May 10, 2024.
May 10, 2024 McConnell Airmen Deliver U.S. humanitarian aid for Honduras, Topping 6 Million Pounds with Denton Program A KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, delivers 12 pallets of cargo for the Denton Program at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, May 8, 2024.
May 10, 2024 Fairchild Air Force Base demonstrates rapid generation capabilities during Royal Flush Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, 141st ARW and 912th Air Refueling Squadron conducted exercise Royal Flush at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington and Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 29-May 7, 2024.During the first phase of the two-part exercise, Airmen launched 68 KC-135
May 9, 2024 62d AW, 1-14th FA perform vehicle load operations in support of Swift Response 24 In a collaborative effort, the 62d Airlift Wing partnered with the U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, to load multiple High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees) and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) into a U.S. Air Force
May 6, 2024 317th AW executes Hazard Spear, supports Balikatan 24 with accelerated mission sets Following the completion of the first Maximum Endurance Operation (MEO) with external fuel tanks, the 317th Airlift Wing continues to showcase tactical airlift capabilities for operating across vast distances and into remote islands during their two-week exercise, Hazard Spear.
May 1, 2024 7th MDG exhibits innovative advancements during Hazard Spear The 7th Medical Group (MDG) showcased significant advancements in aeromedical operations during Hazard Spear, a multi-mission exercise conducted by the 317th Airlift Wing. This marked the first operationalization of Starlink, a high-speed satellite internet system, within Air Force Global Strike
April 29, 2024 Top Air Force leaders visit JB Charleston, highlight urgency of reoptimization in “time of consequence” Joint Base Charleston welcomed Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, his wife Mrs. Gina Allvin, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi April 26.
April 23, 2024 Inspiring tomorrow's heroes The Student Engagement and Career Day held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, April 19, 2024, exemplified the spirit of service, leaving a lasting impact on the eager young minds in attendance.
April 23, 2024 317th AW completes first C-130J Max Endurance Operation with external fuel tanks On April 20, 2024, the 317th Airlift Wing made history within the Air Mobility Command by completing the first Max Endurance Operation (MEO) with a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft equipped with external fuel tanks. This operation, named Hazard Leap, showcased the wing's extended range capabilities
April 19, 2024 A survivor's journey: Honoring heroes at Little Rock AFB Little Rock Air Force Base welcomed back a true hero and survivor, Louis Hribar, who was accompanied by his wife, daughter, and son-in-law to tour the Base for the first time since a tragic accident at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 15, 2024.