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  • Air Force, Army units collaborate to enhance interoperability

    Representatives from Air Mobility Command, 18th Air Force, 18th Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne Division and U.S. Transportation Command came together for a Joint Forcible Entry Readiness Symposium at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, July 19 – 22.

  • Mobility Airmen emphasize cybersecurity during AFA CyberCamp

    The Smithton School District recently hosted a CyberPatriot summer camp supported in conjunction with the Midwest Cyber Center of Excellence and Scott AFB July 18 through 22. Smithton School is one of the distinguished organizations across the United States selected to participate in the second

  • Refueling the Coalition

    High above the desert, Airman 1st Class Mallory, of the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, settles into her chair and begins flipping switches and checking gauges, preparing for the upcoming rendezvous. From her rear-facing seat in the back of a KC-10 Extender, she opens the rear refueling

  • Kadena air refueling squadron delivers for 45 years

    Throughout the 909th Air Refueling Squadron's time in service, Airmen of the 909th have made it possible for airframes to fully function and maintain stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. They have also supported many high-profile operations all over the globe, to include Desert Shield, Desert

  • Unique C-5 completes major inspection

    Dover AFB is home to a fleet of 18 C-5M Super Galaxy intercontinental-range strategic airlifters, the Air Force’s largest transport aircraft. It is also home to the Air Force’s only facility capable of conducting Major Isochronal Inspections on C-5 aircraft.

  • C-17 gains valuable training at Red Flag 16-3

    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.- Since its maiden flight in 1991, the C-17 Globemaster III has served as the most reliable and maintainable cargo aircraft in the United States Air Force arsenal with the ability of rapid and strategic cargo and troop delivery.

  • Mobility Airmen deliver air power during Artic Anvil

    The 41st Airlift Squadron is conducting mountainous terrain training in Alaska and supporting Exercise Artic Anvil. Airmen from the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron went on the training exercise to provide support to ensure the C-130Js are airworthy and safe. Arctic Anvil is an integrated

  • Teens learn to BOUNCE back in first AF teen resiliency course

    JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C.  -- Twenty-four teenagers had the opportunity to participate in the Air Force's first ever resiliency teen camp, named BOUNCE, July 11 to 15, 2016 at the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station.BOUNCE, which stands for Be optimistic, Observe thoughts, Use strengths, Never

  • C-21 mission has critical role

    From the F-15 Strike Eagle to the X-51 Waverider, every aircraft in the U.S. Air Force plays a part in the mission to Fly, Fight, and Win.That includes a small fleet of C-21 aircraft located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The C-21 is a twin turbofan-engine aircraft used for cargo, passenger and