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Sept. 20, 2019
AMC commander talks readiness, transformation at AFA

Throughout the Air Force Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sept. 16-18, at National Harbor, Maryland, defense and Air Force leaders spoke about the need for change as the Department of Defense focuses its attention on great power competition at the direction of the 2018 National Defense
Sept. 19, 2019
MacDill’s EOD supports ATF in federal case

The 6th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, led a joint disposal operation along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), at the Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Sept. 8-11, 2019.
Sept. 18, 2019
Mobility leaders discuss expanding the competitive airlift edge at AFA panel

General Maryanne Miller, Commander of Air Mobility Command, led a panel discussion on expanding the competitive airlift edge during the Air Force Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference on Sept. 17 at National Harbor, Maryland.
Sept. 16, 2019
5th ASOS hosts first TACP officer candidate course at JBLM

The tactical air control party (TACP) Officer Phase Two (TOPT) assessment was held for the first time at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Washington, August 24 – 30.The TOPT assessment evaluates a candidate’s potential to be successful at the TACP schoolhouse and as an officer in the TACP
Sept. 16, 2019
Travis' Westwind Inn captures best in Air Force award

The Westwind Inn at Travis Air Force Base was named Sept. 6 as the winner of the Air Force’s 2019 Innkeeper Award for the first time.
Sept. 12, 2019
I Almost Became A Statistic

I almost became a statistic. I had always prided myself on my resilience, even before resilience was a commonly spoken term. But it seemed like life had kicked me in the gut a few times and I wasn’t getting back up any more.
Sept. 6, 2019
Once an Air Advisor, Always an Air Advisor

If you love your job and enjoy mentoring and training others, becoming an air advisor might be for you. Airmen in any Air Force Specialty Code can apply to become an air advisor. Air advisors work with partner nations to develop their aviation enterprises using the skills they already have as an
Sept. 5, 2019
U.S. Airmen, international partners look to build capabilities with Mobility Guardian

Team Travis Airmen are set to participate in Mobility Guardian, Air Mobility Command’s premier, large-scale mobility exercise, which will be hosted at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 8 – 28.
Aug. 30, 2019
First female Airman graduates Army’s Ranger School

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Chelsey Hibsch made history by becoming the first female in the U.S. Air Force to graduate from the U.S. Army’s Ranger School Aug. 30 at Fort Benning, Georgia.Hibsch is a security forces officer assigned to the 821st Contingency Response Squadron at Travis Air Force Base,
Aug. 21, 2019
61st loadmaster wins 2018 Outstanding Career Enlisted Aviator award

A 61st Airlift Squadron loadmaster from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, was named the 2018 Staff Sgt. Henry E. "Red" Erwin Outstanding Career Enlisted Aviator of the Year.

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