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  • Fairchild AFB establishes framework for Global ASNT

    Team Fairchild is at the forefront of communications innovation, setting a new standard for rapid deployment and efficiency with a groundbreaking transportable system. The 92nd CS volunteered as the pilot unit for this system, paving the way for its broader adoption across the Air Force. As the

  • Travis Airmen deliver humanitarian aid to Central America

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 21st Airlift Squadron (AS) and 860th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) from Travis Air Force Base delivered humanitarian aid to Central America in support of the Denton Program June 6-9, 2025.

  • Joint Base Charleston strengthens partnerships to counter drone threats

    Joint Base Charleston recently hosted South Carolina State Senator Brian Adams for a security briefing focused on the growing threat of small unmanned aircraft systems in the region, May 30, 2025. The meeting underscored the installation’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with state and

  • Team Fairchild showcases readiness during NSAV exercise

    Airmen assigned to the 22nd, 92nd, 141st Air Refueling Wings demonstrated rapid global mobility and nuclear readiness during a Nuclear Staff Assistant Visit exercise held May 18-22 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington.The weeklong exercise brought evaluators from Air Mobility Command headquarters

  • 721st CRS conducts first “Phantom Shield” exercise at Amedee AAF

    The 721st Contingency Response Squadron (CRS) successfully completed its inaugural internally planned and executed exercise, “Phantom Shield,” at Amedee Army Airfield from May 12-20.The nine-day exercise marked a milestone for the newly established unit, testing its ability to rapidly deploy and

  • AMC deputy commander receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor

    Lt. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, Air Mobility Command deputy commander, was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the Ellis Island Great Hall in New York City, May 10, 2025. The award distinguishes Sonkiss’ military contributions to the nation.

  • Scott strengthens aeromedical readiness with TAES exercise

    From May 12–16, 2025, the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron led a “TAES” exercise designed to test and enhance the Air Force’s patient movement capabilities, ensuring rapid evacuation of wounded personnel in contested environments.The Theater Aeromedical Evacuation System (TAES) is a vital