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July 18, 2019
19th AMXS Airman extinguishes fire, prevents injuries, saves assets

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quincy Brayton, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, walked onto the flight line to begin his shift under the night sky not knowing the events that would soon unfold.
July 1, 2019
Humanitarian Repatriation Missions

On December 6, 2018 six Marines perished in a crash after a KC-130J and an F/A 18 collided, while refueling midair, off the coast of Japan. Six months after the crash, on June 7, 2019 the search was concluded after locating items from the crash and recovering human remains. Aiding human
June 19, 2019
Travis completes joint inspection with FEMA, ensures readiness

U.S. Air Force Airmen conducted a combined annual logistics drill and inspection with California Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 7 June 13 at Travis AFB.
June 8, 2019
Air Force leaders discuss strategy, policy at CORONA South 2019

Top Air Force leaders convened June 3-7, 2019, for the CORONA South summit at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. CORONA South allows senior leaders such as Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright to meet in-person with other Air Force
May 28, 2019
Summer – A time to enjoy family, friends, and practice good risk management

As Airmen approach and plan for summer activities, leadership at all levels should take the time to discuss risk management and highlight hazards Airmen may encounter during the upcoming months. The Air Force’s top three leaders began that conversation in a tri-signature memorandum recently sent to
May 23, 2019
Eyes Above the Horizon inspires students

Over 65 students from Jim Ned, Wylie, Abilene and Clyde independent school districts, ROTC and Civil Air Patrol participated in the Eyes Above the Horizon outreach event at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 18.Eyes Above the Horizon is an opportunity for children from traditionally under-represented
May 2, 2019
Little Rock Airmen test next generation gas mask

Airmen from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, tested the capabilities of the M69 Joint Service Aircrew Mask Strategic Aircraft for implementation and field use for individual respiratory, ocular and percutaneous protection against chemical biological agents on the C-130J airframe April 25 – 30.
March 1, 2019
U.S. Africa Command Director of Logistics discusses environment, role with transportation leaders at Scott AFB

The U.S. Africa Command director of logistics met with Air Mobility Command, combatant command and logistics component leaders at Scott AFB Feb. 20 to ensure the defense logistics enterprise understands today’s environment and the vast responsibilities on the 54-nation continent. One of six
Feb. 4, 2019
EFMP: Faces behind program

Moving to a new base can be stressful, especially for those who have a special needs family member. Thankfully, the Air Force has a program called the Exceptional Family Member Program to assist with those transitions.
Jan. 2, 2019
Joint, Coalition and Total Force Airmen expediting Rapid Global Mobility at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar

The 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar enables rapid global mobility with a diverse group of Airmen and Soldiers from all walks of life.