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July 7, 2021
Tropical Storm Elsa brings aircraft evacuation from MacDill

Tropical Storm Elsa gave McConnell extra guests on Independence Day, when MacDill Air Force Base evacuated KC-135s here.
June 21, 2021
AMC Civic Leaders experience Herk Nation

Eighteen Air Mobility Command Civic Leaders visited Little Rock Air Force Base to experience the mission, Airmen and culture of the world’s largest C-130J Super Hercules base, June 14-16.
June 15, 2021
C-130 pilot students conduct Joint Forcible Entry Training in class 21A WSINT

Pilots and aircrew recently flew 26 C-130 variant models from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, to Nellis AFB, Nevada for a Joint Forcible Entry sortie to culminate their extensive training at the U.S. Air Force Weapons School.
May 26, 2021
Multi-Capable Airmen execute Mission Type Orders at Exercise Mobility Guardian

ALPENA COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER, Mich. -- Airmen were challenged to execute Mission Type Orders for the first time at a large force exercise during Exercise Mobility Guardian 2021, May 15 – 27, accelerating the mission despite degraded communication capabilities in contested
May 20, 2021
Risk Management - the key to a safe and enjoyable summer

The Department of the Air Force reminds Airmen and Guardians to apply sound risk management when enjoying outdoor and recreational activities with family and friends this summer. The summer focus period runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
May 3, 2021
Exercise Mobility Guardian begins May 15 to advance Air Mobility Command capabilities

Exercise Mobility Guardian 2021, the Air Force’s largest and longest exercise ensuring readiness to move military personnel and equipment in combat operations, is scheduled to begin at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, on May 15.
April 29, 2021
19th AW accelerates Multi-Capable Airmen training across MAF

The 19th Airlift Wing recently became the first wing to send a contingent of Airmen through the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center’s Multi-Capable Airmen Expeditionary Skills Training course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.
April 27, 2021
Total Force leaders discuss MAF’s future at 2021 Phoenix Rally

Total Force Air Mobility Command leaders met physically and virtually to discuss the Command’s focus on the high-end fight at the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, New Jersey, April 20-22, for AMC’s first in-person Phoenix Rally since October 2019.
April 21, 2021
LRAFB unveils new Herk Werks innovation lab

The 19th Airlift Wing opened its new “Herk Werks” innovation lab during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, April 16.The newly completed Herk Werks space is now available to Team Little Rock Airmen, and is intended for Airmen who have an innovative idea to make their work centers operate more efficiently.
April 21, 2021
Swamp Dash enhances interoperability with mission partners

Airmen from the 19th Airlift Wing executed a large formation launch and training event, designated “Swamp Dash”, with 913 Airlift Group mission partners April 15, which included 13 C-130J Super Hercules from Little Rock Air Force Base and two C-130Js from the 317th Airlift Wing at Dyess AFB, Texas.

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