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Aug. 6, 2020
Ellsworth supports Charleston C-17s during hurricane

Ellsworth was the temporary home for 11 C-17 Globemaster IIIs assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 1-4, that were evacuated in response to Hurricane Isaias.
Aug. 3, 2020
Running toward virtual excellence

The Scott Air Force Base run clinic is an eight-week program held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. It is designed to help improve a person’s run time for the 1.5 mile run portion of the Air Force physical fitness test through speed and endurance workouts. Anyone 18 and over can
July 29, 2020
Experiment enhances C-130’s competitive edge against CBRN threat

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear analysts from the 711th Human Performance Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio recently visited the 19th Airlift Wing to conduct the first vapor purge test on a cargo plane as part of a series of experiments they will conduct on aircraft
July 28, 2020
Upcoming National Defense Transportation Association-U.S. Transportation Command Fall Meeting offers a comprehensive virtual agenda

Occurring virtually October 5-8, 2020, the National Defense Transportation Association-U.S. Transportation Command Fall Meeting offers a comprehensive agenda for participating U.S. military, government, and industry logisticians that consists of 80 interactive courses, three roundtable discussions,
July 24, 2020
Air Mobility Command takes initial steps to establish KC-46 Weapons Instructor Course

Air Mobility Command officials announced today the command has initiated the process to establish a KC-46 Pegasus Weapons Instructor Course, marking a significant development in operationalizing the KC-46 and developing tactics for its employment in combat.
July 16, 2020
Dyess, Little Rock conduct largest formation flight in C-130J history

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The C-130 community rewrote history July 14, 2020, successfully piloting the largest formation flight ever of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in support of a Joint Forcible Entry exercise over Dyess Air Force Base and Big Bend, Texas.In total, the “Herk Nation Stampede”
July 16, 2020
8th annual NDTA-TRANSCOM fall meeting to be conducted virtually October 5-8

Registration opened July 15, 2020, for the eighth annual – and virtual – National Defense Transportation Association and U.S. Transportation Command co-sponsored Fall Meeting, scheduled for October 5-8, 2020.
July 13, 2020
19th AMXS maintains ops with minimal manning during COVID-19

When the emergence of COVID-19 swept across the nation, the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was already operating at reduced manning levels with almost a quarter of the unit deployed. Social distancing and mitigation efforts to preserve the health of the force cut that number in half - again.
July 10, 2020
AMC Airman deployed to AUAB selected AF OAY

The U.S. Air Force recently named its Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2020, recognizing the top enlisted members across the Air Force.
July 1, 2020
MacDill’s newest commanders: Ready to lead despite COVID-19

The month of June marked the beginning of the change of command season for MacDill AFB, with six Air Force leaders stepping into new command positions at the squadron level, and two assuming roles as group commanders. The change of command ceremony is a deeply rooted military tradition, with

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