621st CRW, Army gain sling-load experience

The 621st Contingency Response Wing teamed up with the New Jersey National Guard's 1st Battalion, (General Support), 150th Aviation Regiment (GSAB), stationed at the Trenton-Mercer Airport, to conduct training for both units at Lakehurst Naval Air Station, Sep. 16.Approximately 14 Airmen from the

President Obama Addresses Military Members at MacDill

In his recent visit to U.S. Central Command, President Barack H. Obama took time to address Team MacDill September 17, 2014.During the address, Obama thanked military and family members for shouldering the responsibilities in dealing with the challenges of our new century."Here at MacDill, you know

Lt. Gen. Everhart visits Dyess

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Robert Rodewald, 18th AF command chief, visited the 317th Airlift Group and 7th Bomb Wing units here Aug. 26-27.To gain a comprehensive understanding of the 317th AG's mission, accomplishments and

MacDill Aircrew helps keep 'em flying in fight against ISIL

With 16 KC-135 Stratotankers on its installation, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida and the members of Team MacDill waste no time when answering the call to defend the nation--even when there is little to no notice. As these planes can be seen and heard overhead, one has to wonder where in the world

Mauritania hosts U.S. Airmen, leads multi-national event

A total of 17 U.S. Air Forces Africa and Air Mobility Command Airmen arrived here Aug. 25 to 30 to participate in African Partnership Flight, co-hosted by the Mauritanian government and the U.S. Air Force. This event involves Airmen from the U.S. and six African countries including, Mauritania,

18th Air Force commander's intent

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18th Air Force commander's video to Airmen

18th Air Force Welcomes New Commander

Lt Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II assumed command of 18th Air Force during a ceremony officiated by Air Mobility Command Commander Gen. Darren W. McDew here, June 20. Addressing the Airmen in his new command for the first time, Everhart affirmed the command's heritage of excellence."18th Air Force's

Mobility Airmen exercise disaster response on anniversary of US’ largest quake

A half century after the largest earthquake in U.S. history struck Alaska, thousands of military personnel, including mobility Airmen, travelled to the state, and to locations across the country, to exercise the nation's disaster response capability. Alongside interagency partners from the lead

Lt Gen McDew confirmed as next AMC Commander

The U.S. Senate has confirmed the nomination of the 18th Air Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, to serve as the next commander of the Air Mobility Command with appointment to the grade of General. McDew will replace Gen. Paul Selva, who has been nominated to serve as the next commander of U.S.