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June 14, 2017
US, Iraqi air forces recover, return pallets to DOD system

BAGHDAD (AFNS) -- Air transportation specialists assigned to the 370th Air Expeditionary Air Advisory Group began recovering more than $2.1 million in U.S. Air Force aerial port assets from Iraqi air force counterparts.Aerial porters at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center have recovered more than
June 13, 2017
Air Force realigns Grand Forks AFB under Air Combat Command

WASHINGTON -- The Commanders of Air Mobility Command and Air Combat Command have agreed to the realignment of the 319th Air Base Wing, Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. to ACC effective June 13, 2017. The move will align Grand Forks, which hosts active duty RQ-4 Global Hawk operations under the Air
June 13, 2017
Dover C-5M Formal Training Unit relocates to Texas

The C-5M Super Galaxy Formal Training Unit conducted its final training flight June 8, 2017, at Dover AFB prior to its move to the Lone Star State.
June 12, 2017
Grandson of Enola Gay pilot flies refurbished B-29

Wichita’s beloved B-29 Superfortress, Doc, took to the skies yet again June 9, 2017, from McConnell Air Force Base, this time with an added aspect of historical significance and Air Force heritage.Sitting in the co-pilot seat was Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV, the 509th Bomb Wing commander. Taking
June 12, 2017
CRW Airmen hone JTF-PO skills during joint exercise

Approximately 120 Airmen from the 821st Contingency Response Group stationed at Travis Air Force Base, California, deployed as part of a Joint Task Force Port-Opening exercise, June 6-15.
June 7, 2017
Mobility Airmen provide overseas logistical support

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, New Jersey -- Airmen of the 305th Aerial Port Squadron enable the mission essential function of logistical support for servicemembers and their families throughout the world.The port is accountable for the careful packaging and handling of cargo consisting of
June 6, 2017
AMC continues to pursue fuel efficiency initiatives

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- From electronic flight bags to flight management system modifications, Air Mobility Command Airmen are contributing innovative and cost-saving ways to enhance the command’s fuel efficiency. According to Lt. Col. Vince Zabala, AMC’s fuel efficiency program manager,
June 6, 2017
Airmen voice suggestions, initiate AMC Aviation Retention Task Force stand up

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Air Mobility Command commander stood up the AMC Aviation Retention Task Force May 3, 2017 after receiving more than 600 responses to a video published on social media mid-April to solicit ideas regarding Air Force aviation retention concerns. "We've received a
June 5, 2017
AF announces Fairchild AFB as preferred location for additional KC-135s

Today, Air Force officials announced Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, as the preferred location for basing 12 KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, and MacDill AFB, Florida, as the reasonable alternative.
June 2, 2017
AMC’s medical community collaborates to improve care

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Medical group commanders, aeromedical squadron commanders and superintendents from across Air Mobility Command gathered here May 22 to 23, 2017 to learn how to improve care within their military treatment facilities.“It is about a change in culture,” said Brig. Gen. Lee