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  • New Mission Planning Center boosts power projection at Travis AFB

    Travis Air Force Base officially opened the doors to the Mission Planning Center Nov. 22, marking a combined effort between the 60th and the 349th Air Mobility Wings. This state-of-the-art facility, comprised of Airmen from across both wings is designed to support all aspects of mission planning and

  • 19th AW, Arkansas National Guard partner for Joint MedEvac training

    The 19th Airlift wing partnered with the Arkansas National Guard to conduct Joint MedEvac training on the All American Landing Zone at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Nov. 19, 2024. Exercises were performed for personnel to practice medical evacuation and sling load operations.

  • MacDill takes major step toward energy resilience with new power plant

    MacDill Air Force Base is taking a major step toward enhancing its energy resilience with the launch of the new MacDill Power Station, a state-of-the-art facility built in partnership with Tampa Electric (TECO). This new power plant promises to provide a reliable source of energy for the base and

  • 437th Maintenance Group awarded 2023 Daedalian Trophy

    The 437th Maintenance Group recently earned the 2023 Major General Clements McMullen Weapon System Maintenance Award, recognizing them as the best weapons system maintenance unit in the United States Air Force.

  • Innovation Lab Pioneers a Remote Start System for the KC-46

    Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Innovation Lab invented a new remote start device for the KC-46A Pegasus called the Auxiliary Power Unit Start System (APURSS) this year.The APURSS uses remote activation, cutting down on mission response times and enhancing mission efficiency by ensuring the

  • 509th WPS integrates KC-135 and KC-46 syllabus for the first time

    The 509th Weapons Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base has integrated the KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-46 Pegasus Weapons Instructor Course syllabuses for the first time, further solidifying the importance of effective aerial refueling capabilities and the continued need for Rapid Global Mobility.As a

  • Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch gateway to Antarctica

    Team McChord, through Operation Deep Freeze, plays a crucial role in ensuring that the Antarctic airlift mission operates smoothly and efficiently. The 62d Airlift Wing and 446th Airlift Wing crews come together to form the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and have perfected the process over the

  • 436th LRS host Readiness Rodeo

    The 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron from Dover AFB, saddled up for an engaging training session intended to prepare Airmen for the future fight and meet Mission-Ready Airman qualifications during an MRA Rodeo competition, Nov. 4-7, 2024.

  • Sister Wings Support 908th Combat Readiness Exercise

    The 908th Flying Training Wing held a four-day wing-wide combat readiness exercise from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The exercise was designed, by planners, to prepare Citizen Airmen for potential future deployments, giving them an opportunity to display their skills