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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Morin, a 6th Aircraft Maintenance thermography certified technician, takes a thermal image of a bleed air duct at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 1, 2019.

    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.
  • Col. Douglas Jackson assumes command of the 621st Contingency Response Wing during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey May 30. Maj. Gen. John Gordy, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luther Mitchell)

    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 expeditionary Agile Combat Support training and education, presided over the ceremony.
  • Chief Master Sgt. John Grutzmacher, loadmaster, 96th Airlift Squadron, 934th Airlift Wing, Minneapolis–St. Paul Joint Air Reserve Station, Minnesota, explains loading procedures to soldiers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, during Immediate Response 2019 May 14, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The exercise is designed improve readiness and interoperability among participating allied and partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Cacicia)

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

  • Mrs. Kelly Barrett, wife of Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, attends a lunch in the chapel at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. May 2, 2019. During the lunch Mrs. Barrett met with the Wichita Grandmas, Gold Star Mothers and many civilian spouses to discuss what their role is at McConnell and in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)

    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.
  • Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, speaks to Tech. Sgt. Elvin Jose, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler during a MWD demonstration May, 3, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Barrett’s visit consisted of many interactions with McConnell Airmen while they showed how the instillation supports the refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)

    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 crew and their guest, Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, was prepared to relocate the team to a KC-135 Stratotanker.
  • Two pilots put of face masks on the flight line

    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. The M69 is intended to replace the Aircrew Eye and Respiratory Protection system.
  • Master Sgt. Russ Asbel, right, 582nd Helicopter Group aircraft maintainer, inspects a main helicopter generator with mechanics from the Burkina Faso Air Force at Airbase 511 in Burkina Faso, Africa, April 10, 2019. Asbel augmented the 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron during their building partner capacity engagement to Burkina Faso, Africa, April 5-20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Colwell)

    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 Burkina Faso air force’s UH-1H helicopter fleet.  The
  • Chris Wood, Ten X Strategies L.L.C managing director, speaks on developing a roadmap for innovation during the 2019 Leaders Inspiring for Tomorrow summit in the base theater at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 19, 2019. Team Fairchild hosted the third annual LIFT summit, with this year’s showcase focused on inspiring innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

    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 to the local area. Each speaker shared their stories of innovative success and how to develop a culture of innovation.
  • An Airmen looks through binoculars at night

    Little Rock takes readiness training cross-country

    Airmen from the 19th Airlift Wing removed their protective gear for the last time this week after completing a joint, semi-annual, multi-phase readiness exercise – ROCKI 19-06 – which ran in conjunction with exercise Green Flag Little Rock, March 27-April 17, 2019.
  • KC-135 Stratotanker Polyart

    Fairchild prepped, ready to receive additional KC-135s

    U.S. Air Force officials announced April 9 that Fairchild Air Force Base has been approved as the new home for 12 additional KC-135 Stratotankers, which will begin arriving from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, in fiscal year 2020.
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