C-130s over Normandy

C-130s from the 317th Airlift Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas and the 314th AW, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, fly in formation over the beaches of Normandy, France, while participating in fly-over events June 4, 2019. More than 26 aircraft and 2,000 military personnel from various units and countries

All in a weekend: JBC's 315th Reserve Citizen Airmen deliver humanitarian aid to Dominican Republic

The dual-purpose weekend humanitarian and training mission allowed for the Reserve aircrew to maintain flying currency and readiness requirements, with the added benefit of delivering humanitarian aid to organizations in the Caribbean via the Denton Cargo Program.

Warrior culture: Keeping the edge

Culture has manifested itself through collective visions, garnering achievement and value among communities throughout history. The U.S. Air Force is no exception.

Devil Raiders welcome new 621st CRW commander

The 621st Contingency Response Wing welcomed their new wing commander, Col. Douglas Jackson, in an assumption of command ceremony here May 30.Maj. Gen. John Gordy, the commander of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, the Air Force's Center of Excellence for Rapid Global Mobility and

Snapshot: Minnesota, Dover reservists team up for Immediate Response 2019

More than just a spouse

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Airmen and their spouses face many challenges ranging from deployments and employment to what it’s like immersing in a new environment during a move.

18th Air Force commander expresses importance of refueling mission

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- A sense of urgency swept the building as flashing lights flickered and aircrew readied themselves to rush out the door. Aircrew quickly followed signs with red arrows with the word “ALERT” centered inside. Outside, a white vehicle - large enough to hold the entire

Little Rock Airmen test next generation gas mask

Airmen from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, tested the capabilities of the M69 Joint Service Aircrew Mask Strategic Aircraft for implementation and field use for individual respiratory, ocular and percutaneous protection against chemical biological agents on the C-130J airframe April 25 – 30.

818th MSAS, Burkinabé Partnership: Restoring Rotary Wing Capability

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- The 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron sent a rotary wing maintenance and operations mobile training team to Burkina Faso April 5 through 20 to train and aid the partner nation in identifying the cause of significant mechanical issues impacting the

2019 LIFT inspires innovation at Fairchild

Team Fairchild hosted the third annual Leaders Inspiring for Tomorrow summit April 19 at the base theater, with this year’s topic focused on inspiring innovation. This year’s summit consisted of seven speakers ranging from retired military, active duty, business executives, and civilians with ties