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July 3, 2024
821st CRS Road To Alert: Hellhounds showcase readiness during Exercise Storm Crow

Dressed in military-issued operational camouflage pattern clothing, a thick interceptor body armor vest with multiple ballistic plates inside, a radio, an advanced combat helmet and a M-4 carbine to protect and defend USAF interests. This is the ideal uniform of a deployed USAF Airman.Temperatures
July 3, 2024
VS24: Air Mobility Task Force takes on the Pacific

Across the vast and tyrannous distances of the Pacific, Air Mobility Command supported the 10th iteration of exercise Valiant Shield 24, a biennial joint and—for the first time—multinational field training exercise in the Indo-Pacific region, June 7-18, 2024.
July 1, 2024
22 ARW completes first 45-hour nonstop KC-46 flight around the world

A 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-46A Pegasus executed the world’s first nonstop, KC-46A Pegasus westbound circumnavigation endurance flight, called Project Magellan, June 29-July 1 starting and finishing here.This flight was the latest Maximum Endurance Operation (MEO) for the KC-46A Pegasus, Air
July 1, 2024
AMC 'shot clock' marks countdown to close out Mobility Guardian lessons learned

In the commander’s office at Air Mobility Command headquarters, there is clock hung on the wall. It’s easy to miss when you first walk in the room because it’s off to the side, in sight of the desk and framed between chairs where the commander sits and meets with staff and guests. In bold red
June 24, 2024
The LeMay Center and Air Mobility Command announce major update to Air Mobility Operations Doctrine

The Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education and Air Mobility Command collaborated on significant revisions to the just-released Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-36, Air Mobility Operations, reflecting the service’s renewed commitment to maneuverability and lethality.
June 14, 2024
Scott AFB hosts AMC-wide small-UAS summit

The 375th Air Mobility Wing is at the forefront of Air Mobility Command’s expectation towards integrating small Unmanned Aerial Systems into daily operations. As such, Scott’s sUAS team, Det. X, hosted a pioneering “sUAS Summit” June 12-13, that brought together AMC stakeholders and leading industry
June 11, 2024
317 AW supports ACE mission during Valiant Shield 24

The 317th Airlift Wing provided strategic airlift during VS24 to prepare the Joint and Combined Force to rapidly respond to crises and contingencies across the spectrum of operations from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to armed conflict
June 7, 2024
317 AW “Explodes into Theater” with maximum endurance operation for Valiant Shield 24

The 317th Airlift Wing successfully completed an expanded Maximum Endurance Operation to Guam with two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft equipped with external fuel tanks, June 4, 2024.
June 4, 2024
In the fight against hunger, the Alamo Wing delivers a C-5 sized punch

For years, Pastor Ron Spradlin has worked with brothers Francisco and Josue Chavez to fight hunger in Panama. On June 1, they gained new allies in their effort: a 68th Airlift Squadron aircrew, call sign "Reach 2087", and a 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy.
May 15, 2024
Dyess Airmen recognized for Max Endurance Operation

In recognition of their extraordinary achievement during a historic Max Endurance Operation (MEO), 19 Dyess personnel were awarded Aerial Achievement Medals by Col. Thomas Lankford, 317th Airlift Wing commander, on May 10, 2024.