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Jan. 16, 2025
Team Dover honorary commanders scope out base operations

Airmen from the 436th and 512th Operations Groups hosted 28 honorary commanders Jan. 15, 2025, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The local community members’ tour included visits to the 9th and 3rd airlift squadrons, a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, the air traffic control tower, the aircrew flight
Jan. 16, 2025
605th AMXS brings ‘fuel to the fight’ supporting KC-46A operations

As the U.S. Air Force continues to modernize its fleet and expand its capabilities, the 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, plays a crucial role in maintaining and supporting the KC-46A Pegasus aircraft fleet, the Air Force's newest air refueling
Jan. 15, 2025
Quick-Thinking Heroes of 734th Air Mobility Squadron Save Critical Blood Supply to Korea

In a display of remarkable speed and coordination, the 734th Air Mobility Squadron in collaboration with the 36th Medical Group successfully averted a critical supply crisis for U.S. facilities in Korea. A Boeing 747 aircraft carrying a vital pallet of blood and plasma was grounded unexpectedly at
Jan. 14, 2025
62d AW showcases Global Airlift Power during nine-ship departure

The 62d Airlift Wing executes a nine-ship C-17 Globemaster III formation from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 8, 2025. The exercise demonstrated the wing's rapid global mobility capabilities, including precise airdrop operations and synchronized departures, highlighting the readiness and skill
Jan. 10, 2025
733rd Air Mobility Squadron "lights-fire" across Kadena Air Base with Okinawa Airlift Rodeo

The 733rd Air Mobility Squadron recently hosted the 2024 Okinawa Airlift Rodeo, a multi-day event engaging entities across the base and their Japanese Self Defense Force partners. Taking place at the Passenger Terminal from November 18th to 20th, 2024. The rodeo culminated in an awards ceremony and
Jan. 10, 2025
AMC Commander visits McConnell AFB, emphasizes Readiness for Great Power Competition

Gen. John Lamontagne, Air Mobility Command (AMC) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Newman, AMC command chief, visited McConnell Jan. 6-7 to learn more about the advances of the air refueling mission, engage with Airmen and show their appreciation for Team McConnell’s accomplishments in 2024.
Dec. 23, 2024
Living on Navy Support Facility, Diego Garcia: A Unique Adventure

Living on Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia is a unique adventure, unlike any other. Each day begins with a short walk, less than 100 feet, to the nearest beach. The island offers the opportunity to see live hermit crabs and occasionally help researchers tag turtles. The fish here is the freshest
Dec. 23, 2024
8th AS Conducts JPADS Training

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 8th Airlift Squadron and Army Soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion conducted Joint Precision Airdrop System training near Yakima, Washington, Dec. 12, 2024.During JPADS missions a self-guiding advanced cargo delivery parachute system is utilized to allow airdrop
Dec. 23, 2024
Global Reach, Global Impact: AMC’s 2024 Mission in Action

With some level of involvement in nearly every military operation, the Airmen from Air Mobility Command are known for constantly having a global impact, and 2024 was no exception.
Dec. 18, 2024
375th, base and local mission partners conduct a public health emergency exercise

The 375th Air Mobility Wing conducted a public health emergency exercise with base and local mission partners, Dec. 13, 2024. The exercise aimed to identify potential gaps in existing response plans, improve interagency collaboration, and ensure all participants clearly understand their roles in a

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