Mobility Airman receives “Optometrist of the Year” award

Maj. Kerry Phelan, 375th Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometry flight commander, will be awarded the Armed Forces Optometric Society Junior Optometrist of the Year 2016 on Nov. 8 at the AFOS annual meeting in Anaheim, Calif.Phelan had already been awarded the AFOS Air Force Junior Optometrist of the

Ramstein Airman douses flames, saves lives

There are probably few people who aren’t first responders who would run into a burning building for a stranger, but that’s exactly what one Airman assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron did.

Incirlik refuels coalition fighters supporting OIR

Airmen deployed to the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Incirlik Air Base conduct daily high intensity operations keeping the gas flowing and the combat missions going. It’s the responsibility of the Airmen of the 22nd EARS to provide in air refueling for all coalition aircraft involved

Scott Airmen impress AMC command chief

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, Air Mobility Command Command chief, visited with Airmen of the 375th Air Mobility Wing during a tour Oct. 3-4.Frey said she walked away impressed by the innovation, communication and excellence she witnessed at units throughout the

Maintainers' ingenuity saves Air Force money, time

Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass. -- Maintainers from the 439th Maintenance Squadron at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., found they needed an elevator support bracket as soon as possible for the C-5 aircraft 69-0020, the oldest C-5A Galaxy in the Air Force fleet. To return the aircraft to

Little Rock Airmen provide humanitarian support to Haiti

Airmen from the 19th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base dedicated three C-130Js to the delivery of humanitarian aid and disaster relief response for Haiti on Oct. 7, 2016, after the Category 4 hurricane tore through the island. Currently, the U.S. Air Force is ferrying supplies to Haiti

Recovery efforts underway from Hurricane Matthew

Members of Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina continue to assess and repair damage across the installation as recovery efforts continue from Hurricane Matthew.

C-17 missions still continue into Afghanistan

The imposing C-17 Globemaster III moved through the darkness during a longer trip than is typical at the Rock, the busiest aerial port in the area of responsibility. The flight was headed to Afghanistan – another example of the steady and enduring requirements of Operation Freedom Sentinel.“The main

Mobility Air Forces enable JTF-Bravo deployment to Haiti

U.S. Air Force heavy airlift was called upon to support approximately 200 Soldiers, Airmen and Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Southern Command and Joint Task Force-Bravo who deployed this week with two CH-53E Super Stallion, three CH-47 Chinook, and two UH-60L and two

Joint Base Charleston prepares for Hurricane Matthew