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  • 18th Air Force Commander's Intent

    The strength of our command has always been our Mobility Airmen and a strong family support structure. Take care of the mission, put others first, take care of those who work for you, and insist that they do the same. There is no doubt 18th Air Force is truly a world-class team ... an indispensable

  • 18th Air Force Welcomes New Commander

    Lt Gen Carlton D. Everhart II assumed command of 18th Air Force during a ceremony officiated by Air Mobility Command Commander Gen Darren W. McDew at Scott AFB on June 20.Addressing the Airmen in his new command for the first time, Everhart affirmed the command's heritage of excellence. "18th Air

  • 18th AF commander shares mission and vision with Fairchild Airmen

    Lt. Gen. Carlton Everhart II, 18th Air Force commander, came to Fairchild to preside over the 92nd Air Refueling Wing Change of Command ceremony July 25, 2014. During his quick visit, Everhart toured Memorial Grove, a site dedicated to Fairchild men and women who have lost their lives while serving

  • Director's Corner: Passing the Torch

    This will be my last Director's Corner as AMC Director of Safety. I am very proud to hand over the directorate helm to Col Mike Seiler, an absolutely outstanding mobility leader who will take the AMC Safety enterprise to the next level.During the past two years, operations have continued against the

  • Returning with Honor: World War II POW James Bollich reflects to Airmen

    "Once we arrived at the camp, the Japanese commander laid down the rules; and said that anyone who was broken, he would have their capturer killed. The speech ended by what was interpreted to us by saying 'you have come here to die." Everyone hears the stories, watches the documentaries, reads the

  • McChord pilot continues to inspire Airmen

    In 2009, a young Air Force lieutenant in pilot training thought his dreams of flying in the Air Force were crushed following a recreational boating accident that resulted in the loss of his right leg.Despite the accident, Capt. Ryan McGuire, now a 4th Airlift Squadron pilot, became the first Airman

  • MacDill kennel master renders first-aid, saves life

    "I didn't take the time to think whether or not to help him. I saw him get struck by the vehicle and by the time he hit the ground, I was running to his aid," exclaimed Tech. Sgt. Lewis Collins, 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master.Collins, a Chester, Virginia, native, was

  • McDaniel takes command of 92nd Air Refueling Wing

    Col. Charles "Brian" McDaniel took command of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during a ceremony here July 25, becoming the new leader of Fairchild's host wing that provides responsive, precise aerial refueling and operational support for the full range of military missions. McDaniel comes to Team

  • A Memorable Visit

    Sean Doolittle tugged gently on his bushy red beard and soaked in a history lesson as he strolled the halls of the Travis Heritage Center July 21. He was taken through a time machine of Air Force lineage - a lineage he is all too familiar with.Military life indeed hits close to home for the Oakland