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June 18, 2019
Dyess military spouse receives re-licensure reimbursement through new Air Force program

Many military spouses put their careers on hold as they follow their military spouses’ careers, supporting them through life changes and permanent change of station moves around the world. With a new location every few years, spouses can have a difficult time maintaining employment and professional
June 17, 2019
KC-46A Pegasus debuts at International Paris Air Show

The U.S. Air Force’s newest weapons system made its international trade show debut June 17, when the KC-46 Pegasus arrived at the International Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France.
June 16, 2019
18th AF highlights Fairchild’s future, role in worldwide mission

Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Chris Simpson, command chief, spent May 20-23 at Fairchild immersing with the Airmen who run the world’s largest air refueling wing. They highlighted where 2019 and beyond will take Team Fairchild.
June 14, 2019
Mobility Guardian evolves to move mobility enterprise forward

Scott Air Force Base, Ill. -- The Final Planning Conference in preparation for Air Mobility Command’s premier, large-scale mobility exercise, Mobility Guardian 2019, concluded June 14 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.Mobility Guardian is scheduled to take place Sept. 8 – 28 and provides a realistic
June 13, 2019
Team Travis’ KC-10s escort A-10s, F-16s to Red Flag-Alaska

Airmen and aircraft from the 60th Air Mobility Wing escorted other U.S. Air Force assets from Japan to Alaska ahead of Red Flag-Alaska 19-2, which began June 6.
June 12, 2019
KC-46A Pegasus to debut at International Paris Air Show

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kansas -- The U.S. Air Force’s newest weapons system is set to make its international trade show debut June 17, when the KC-46 Pegasus arrives at the International Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France. The McConnell-based KC-46 will be on display there through June 23,
June 12, 2019
KC-46 completes testing with Super Galaxy

The U.S. Air Force’s newest air refueling aircraft, the KC-46A Pegasus, is undergoing a variety of tests out of Edwards Air Force Base, California.
June 11, 2019
U.S. Transportation Command’s Senior Enlisted Advisor to host leadership discussion on topics impacting global mobility

Participants attending the seventh annual National Defense Transportation Association-U.S. Transportation Command Fall Meeting, October 7 to 10, 2019, St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, Missouri, will have the unique opportunity to personally interact with, and learn from, the American military’s
June 5, 2019
U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command plans courses for annual defense logistics conference

The U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, located here, plans to conduct several courses at the National Defense Transportation Association-U.S. Transportation Command Fall Meeting, October 7 to 10, 2019, at St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, Missouri.
May 31, 2019
Secretary, chief of staff initiate dialogue with commanders on a plan for new officer promotion categories

The memo explains the proposed change and directs commanders to solicit and provide feedback from officers to major command commanders by July 31, with “a final recommendation due to the secretary and chief not later than 30 August 2019.”