News

July 28, 2020
62nd AW tests new way to train aircrews

The 62nd Airlift Wing is conducting a trial run for a new way to train C-17 Globemaster III aircrews and keep them up to date on qualifications from July 1 to Dec. 31, here.Maj. Nick Burke, 62nd Operations Support Squadron director of wing training, partnered with the Air Force Institute of
July 28, 2020
Upcoming National Defense Transportation Association-U.S. Transportation Command Fall Meeting offers a comprehensive virtual agenda

Occurring virtually October 5-8, 2020, the National Defense Transportation Association-U.S. Transportation Command Fall Meeting offers a comprehensive agenda for participating U.S. military, government, and industry logisticians that consists of 80 interactive courses, three roundtable discussions,
July 26, 2020
CRW takes Small Unmanned Aircraft System for test flight, demonstrates capabilities

Members of the 921st Contingency Response Squadron performed their first on-base flight of the newly acquired Small Unmanned Aircraft System July 17, 2020, on Travis Air Force Base, Calif.
July 24, 2020
Air Mobility Command takes initial steps to establish KC-46 Weapons Instructor Course

Air Mobility Command officials announced today the command has initiated the process to establish a KC-46 Pegasus Weapons Instructor Course, marking a significant development in operationalizing the KC-46 and developing tactics for its employment in combat.
July 24, 2020
Privatized housing resident advocate established for LRAFB

In accordance with the Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights signed earlier this year, base officials recently appointed a privatized housing resident advocate for Team Little Rock.
July 24, 2020
Team Dover opens one of first-of-its-kind tactics and leadership facility

Team Dover held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Tactics and Leadership Nexus (TALN), a first-of-its-kind permanent integrated combat and leadership training facility on base, July 24, 2020. TALN hosts scenario-based training to enhance Airmen’s readiness and hone tactical and leadership skills in
July 22, 2020
DPAA Offutt Laboratory conducts first dignified transfer of remains during COVID-19 pandemic

Members of Team Offutt offload 28 transfer cases carrying unidentified remains of service members from a C-17 Globemaster III July 21, 2020, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, during an honorable carry of remains. The remains were transferred from the European theater and will be analyzed by the
July 18, 2020
The retiring KC-10 pilot who retired the first KC-10

On Monday, July 13, the 514th Air Mobility Wing bid farewell to the first of three KC-10 Extenders from the Air Force’s backup-aircraft inventory to be retired during fiscal year 2020, holding a ceremony with the 305th AMW to honor the historic occasion. This same week, the 514th is also bidding a
July 17, 2020
Team Travis conducts first Indo-Pacific aeromedical evacuation mission for COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Airmen from at Travis Air Force Base, California, transported one COVID-19 positive patient to the U.S. from the Indo-Pacific region July 17, 2020. An active-duty service member, who tested positive for the coronavirus, was transported from the Indo-Pacific region to America’s West
July 17, 2020
USAF EC hosts MCA Expeditionary Skills Training Program virtual conference

More than 40 participants across multiple U.S. Air Force major commands took part in a virtual instructional system development conference hosted by the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center from July 14-16.