Dyess welcomes 18th Air Force leadership

60th MXS Wheel and tire shop keeps the mission rolling

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 60th MXS wheel and tire shop perform field and depot-level repairs for three different aircraft, providing critical support across several bases, including installations within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

Global reach, relentless impact: 6th Airlift Squadron leads the force in strategic airlift

For six consecutive months, from Oct. 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the 6th Airlift Squadron and 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron of the 305th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, stood at the forefront of global mobility operations. Distinguishing itself as the most

Streamlining air mobility: The crucial role of APEX load directors at Joint Base Charleston

A C-17 Globemaster III loomed above the Airman standing on the flight line’s tarmac, the cargo plane’s large fuselage waiting to be packed. For U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Lento, a 437th Aerial Port Squadron air freight technician it wasn't a typical day at work; this was Lento’s first

Travis AFB Airmen put new cargo conveyor system to the test

The 60th Aerial Port Squadron recently purchased a new conveyor system from Ramper Innovations, designed to improve U.S. Airmen’s cargo-loading efficiency and reduce physical strain. Tim Fulton, CEO and founder of Ramper Innovations, held training to familiarize Airmen with the system at Travis Air

Titan Fury 25-2 Ensures Rapid Response Capabilities

Fairchild Air Force Base Airmen participated in an exercise showcasing their ability to rapidly prepare and deploy KC-135 Stratotanker crews. These crews are trained and equipped for the critical task of aerial refueling, ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of both the U.S. Strategic Command

80 years of Indo-Pacific partnership on display during Arctic exercise

Flying a C-130J Super Hercules through freezing black, early-morning skies, the 40th Airlift Squadron airdrops U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division paratroopers in desolate, snow-ridden landscapes near Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 22, 2025. This partnership during the Joint Pacific

Dyess NCO breaks Arctic ice with LEAD expertise

One maintainer's leadership during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-02, an annual Arctic deployment training exercise, proved that credible training allows NCOs to lead at higher levels of responsibility. This training fosters an ability to troubleshoot unexpected aircraft

Vigilant, ready. BATTLE school is in session for Charleston Airmen .

Trained and ready, Team Charleston Airmen participated in an intensive weeklong course at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 24-28, 2025. Throughout the week, Airmen gain the necessary survival skills to become a lethal force, adaptable in any environment.

18th Air Force Leadership Visits Travis AFB to Discuss Mission Readiness

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Blount, 18th AF command chief, visited the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, California, Feb. 19-21, 2025. The leadership's three-day visit focused on understanding the role of Travis AFB