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May 15, 2020
Load planners create critical balance in cargo, passenger movements

Transporting people and equipment on Air Force assets takes planning and preparation. Responsible for the movement of cargo and passengers in a safe and efficient manner, Air Force load planners are crucial to maximizing aircraft capabilities.
May 14, 2020
A lucky flight in the fight: Aircrew receives combat medal

There are many varieties of threats for aircraft involved in aiding ground troops in deployed environments. One main example of these threats can include taking fire from advancing enemy forces in the area of responsibility.This became a reality for one 39th Airlift Squadron aircrew while deployed
May 14, 2020
USAFE’s C-130J Support to Italy

An 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, assisted the Italian government in transporting medical and other relief supplies between supply hubs in Milan and Rome, Italy, May 13, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
May 13, 2020
Team MacDill salutes Tampa Bay’s front-line heroes

Everyday KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft lift off from the flight line at MacDill, take to the skies and carry out training sorties and refueling missions along the gulf and the southeast region.However, on Friday, May 15, the flight path of two of MacDill’s refueling aircraft will look completely
May 12, 2020
Nurse, Medical Technician Week: Top trauma nurse showcases excellence of Travis medical professionals

May 6-12 is National Nurse and Medical Technician Week, a week that celebrates nurses, like Pruett, and medical technicians, honoring them for the lifesaving work they perform every day.
May 12, 2020
McConnell first to test KC-46 NVG flights

A 344th Air Refueling Squadron aircrew from McConnell Air Force Base was the first KC-46 Pegasus crew to conduct operational test flights using night vision goggles.
May 11, 2020
Beale AFB T-38s honor healthcare workers, first responders with flyover

Four T-38A Talons from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale AFB, California, saluted nurses, doctors and first responders, including those here, with an Operation American Resolve flyover May 9.
May 11, 2020
4/12 initiative culminates in 19th AW deployment

The 61st Airlift Squadron, along with service members from other 19th Airlift Wing units, recently completed the first iteration of a new 4/12 deployment initiative.
May 11, 2020
344th ARS: Fueling the development of RVS 2.0

Last month, Boeing and the Air Force — including members of McConnell’s 344th Air Refueling Squadron — reached a major milestone through collaboration and agreement to bring a new Remote Vision System to the KC-46A Pegasus, the RVS 2.0.
May 11, 2020
Team Little Rock performs America Strong Salute to Heroes

Little Rock Air Force Base flew over medical facilities throughout the state of Arkansas May 8 to honor and express Team Little Rock’s gratitude for all healthcare professionals, essential employees and volunteers in the fight against COVID-19.

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