News

Jan. 13, 2021
521st AMOW: 2020, a year in review

As the first light of dawn broke on Jan. 1, 2020, no one could have predicted the course of the year. Despite the challenges and pressures, the Airmen of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing exemplified our motto “Depend on us!”
Jan. 6, 2021
Scott AFB begins COVID-19 vaccinations for DOD personnel

The 375th Medical Group began administering a limited supply of the COVID-19 vaccine today to first responders and healthcare workers as outlined by a Department of Defense distribution plan. This plan establishes the prioritization of vaccinations for front line medical caregivers, mission
Dec. 8, 2020
92nd MXS innovates bracket essential to extending KC-135 lifespan

The 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology shop, created a jackscrew mounting bracket for the KC-135 Stratotanker after the discovery of a damaged bracket during a routine inspection.
Dec. 7, 2020
Annual DOD Housing Survey opens for tenant feedback Dec. 8

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Department of the Air Force is asking tenants of its privatized and government-owned housing to share their experiences and opinions of the programs via the DoD Tenant Satisfaction Survey beginning Dec. 8. The survey, administered by CEL & Associates,
Nov. 25, 2020
Joint Base Charleston teams up with local charity to airlift humanitarian aid to Honduras

As families across the nation prepares for Thanksgiving, the 16th Airlift Squadron is offering Hondurans a reason to be thankful.
Nov. 24, 2020
Keeping Airmen safe: 19th OSS AFE upgrades parachutes

Airmen assigned to the 19th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment shop are receiving and training on a new parachute, the BA-30, to maximize safety and readiness while accelerating the change needed for mission execution in a rapidly changing environment. The handful of AFE Airmen,
Nov. 23, 2020
MacDill to integrate training with Shaw AFB

Aircrews with the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, maintainers with the 6th Maintenance Group and Airmen with the 6th Operations Support Squadron along with four KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, are scheduled to travel to Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, at the end of November to conduct an integrated
Nov. 1, 2020
Patriot Express travel at BWI, SEATAC to require on-site, rapid COVID-19 testing

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to meet the long-standing commitments to our allies and partners, the Department of Defense will begin rapid, on-site COVID-19 testing for passengers departing Baltimore Washington International Airport and Seattle Tacoma
Oct. 29, 2020
Exercise Home Plate ensures AMOS ready for humanitarian, disaster, evacuation missions

Approximately 50 total force air mobility operations Airmen from various units across the U.S. came together at Travis Air Force Base, California, to participate in a simulated humanitarian aid and aeromedical evacuation exercise Oct. 16-23.Throughout Exercise Home Plate, Airmen coordinated
Oct. 27, 2020
AMC commander announces her command priorities

Amid a changing global strategic environment, Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of Air Mobility Command, announced today her four command priorities to accelerate change and maximize readiness within AMC.