First C-5M named 'City of San Antonio,' lands at Alamo Wing

The saying “history repeats itself” has become all too familiar to the 433rd Airlift Wing, as hundreds of Airmen and distinguished guests gathered along the flight line here June 17 to welcome the Alamo Wing’s first official C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft, bestowed “The City of San Antonio.” The 433rd

Precision down to the millionth

Team McChord Airmen provide global airlift on a daily basis and Airmen from the 62nd Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory contribute some uncommonly known services to make that happen. The PMEL shop, part of the 62nd MXS test measurement diagnostic equipment flight here is

Always ready to refuel the fight

860th AMXS production team ensures C-17 fleet mission ready

Nearly 20 Airmen assigned to the 860th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s production section are responsible for managing the maintenance effort of more than a dozen C-17 Globemaster III aircraft valued at $2.9 billion at Travis Air Force Base, California.

Canadian exercise trains new generation of Dobbins C-130 warfighters

More than 70 Airmen from the 94th Airlift Wing took part in Maple Flag 49, an international air exercise held annually at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, May 30 through June 10.Each year, allied forces from around the world seeking to prepare their service members for tactical global operations,

CRW announces future strategy

The 621st Contingency Response Wing recently announced its future strategy, which provides a comprehensive multi-phased plan for developing operationally agile forces as directed by higher headquarters strategic guidance.In keeping with Air Force’s Future Operating Concept released in September

Contingency Response teams strengthen relationship during multi-national training exercise

The buzzing of C-130 Hercules aircraft and CH-47 Chinook helicopter propellers could be heard throughout the Bydgoszcz Airport as a Contingency Response Team worked to load and unload cargo aircraft during exercise Swift Response.The small team of Airmen forming the CRT came from the 821st

Airman pursues equestrian passion

A small gathering of spectators watch silently as a horse and its rider slowly round a corner of the course and gracefully go into a new set of movements. The rider is formally dressed and commands the horse with ease as they transition from each movement. An Airmen and competitor, Maj. Jennifer

Airmen welcome new 521st AMOW commander

Airmen fish alongside American Bass Anglers

Several Airmen took part in a fishing tournament during the 8th Annual Take an Airman Fishing event, June 13, at Big Hill Lake in Cherryvale, Kansas.During the tournament, Airmen paired up with members of American Bass Anglers. Each Airman rode along on an ABA member’s boat for the 8-hour