New squadron first step in C-130 training pipeline

The first stop C-130 Hercules aircrew members will make in the training pipeline before operating the "Herc" is at the newly created 714th Training Squadron here. Lt. Col. Thomas Anderson assumed command of the squadron in a ceremony June 5 in the base's newest C-130 hangar. Col. Andy Hamilton,

Moving the goods at Balad

Air mobility Command announces dates for RODEO 2007

RODEO 2007, Air Mobility Command’s premier mobility competition, will take place July 22-28, 2007 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. The international competition focuses on readiness, and features airdrops, aerial refueling and other events which showcase the unique and wide-ranging capabilities of

Software team finds new mission with C-5

Now that the C-141 Starlifter has officially retired after 43 years of providing strategic global airlift, those who cared for it are left behind to find a new purpose. The 402nd Maintenance Group software support team is filling the void with a new workload -- the C-5 Galaxy. “It’s an engineer’s

Air Mobility Command, Airlift/Tanker Association hosts Technology Days 2006

Air Mobility Command and the Airlift/Tanker Association held the third annual AMC Technology Days here May 8-10. “Harnessing Technologies to Increase Warfighter’s Speed and Precision” was the forum theme. Technology Days brought together Mobility Air Force operators, Air Force Research Lab, and

Australians learn from U.S. C-17 mission

Two C-17 Globemaster IIIs from Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, arrived here last week at the Australian Defense Force’s request. U.S. Airmen are moving Australian forces and equipment to Darwin, Australia, to allow the Australian military to quickly respond to unrest in neighboring East Timor. Each

Airmen provide support to Indonesian earthquake victims

The 374th Air Expeditionary Group completed its first mission to Indonesia June 1 to deliver relief supplies after a devastating earthquake killed more than 6,200 people and displaced or left thousands homeless. Two C-130 Hercules transport aircraft deployed to Paya Lebar Air Base with approximately

10-year-old girl spends day as KC-10 pilot

It was a foggy day in San Francisco when a 10-year-old girl flew a KC-10 Extender under the Golden Gate Bridge. Katie Powell, daughter of Senior Master Sgt. Chris Powell of the 60th Operations Group, was named Pilot for a Day May 19 and given an inside look at the daily life of pilots at Travis.

Loadmasters help reposition Australian Defense Forces

The U.S. Pacific Command is using its strategic airlift capability to help the Australian Defense Force. At the request of the Australian government, two C-17 Globemaster IIIs from Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, are moving equipment and troops from the Solomon Islands back to Australia. This will

New fuels system saving Air Force time, money

Airmen here are refueling aircraft faster than ever before and doing it with fewer people, thanks to the next generation of fuels mobility support equipment. The new system is called Fuels Operational Readiness Capability Equipment, or FORCE. This equipment is making life easier for Airmen and