April 23, 2014 Air Force names McConnell as first active duty-led KC-46A Main Operating Base Air Force officials announced today that McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., has been selected as the first active duty led KC-46A Pegasus main operating base (MOB 1)."We are very proud and excited to be selected for this mission," said Col. Joel Jackson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander. "As the
April 22, 2014 Medical team provides realism to international airport exercise Three members of the 375th Medical Group moulaged 21 patients for a 2-hour training exercise at the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, April 19, 2014. The trio from the 375th MDG readiness office, helped simulate wounds from an aircraft crash on volunteers for a live exercise. The full scale,
April 21, 2014 McConnell medics provide care in Guatemala Airmen from the 22nd Medical Group deployed to Guatemala Saturday to participate in medical readiness training exercises and provide humanitarian assistance to those in need."The MEDRETE program is one of the premier U.S. engagement efforts in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, giving
April 21, 2014 Advisory team supports multinational exercise in Cameroon Members from the 621st Contingency Response Wing participated in exercise Central Accord 14, at Air Base 101, Douala, Cameroon, Mar. 10-21. Eleven 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron air advisors participated in the exercise, which involved nine nations. The team focused their efforts on
April 18, 2014 Reporting Sexual Assault and AFOSI's role The topic of sexual assault has received a great amount of coverage over the past year. Statistically, the crime is one of the most under reported offenses within our society. That is reflected within the microcosm of the Air Force. Understandably, there are many reasons why an individual would
April 18, 2014 Topping off the SECDEF Aircrew members from Team Fairchild refueled an Air Force E-4B during the Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel's, return to the U.S. from a visit to China, April 10.For more photos, CLICK HERE.
April 18, 2014 Spring time nears, so does motorcycle season Spring is just right around the corner, but watch out, motorcyclists might be as well.As the weather turns warmer and most people return to outdoor activities, officials also remind everyone to keep an eye focused on safety especially when it comes to motorcycles. Lt. Gen. Brooks Bash, Air Mobility
April 17, 2014 Scott responds to attempted child abduction Scott Air Force Base responded to a possible child abduction attempt that occurred in base housing April 16.According to the 375th Security Forces Squadron, the attempt occurred yesterday around 4:15 p.m. in the Shiloh Housing area. The alleged suspect approached two eight-year-old girls separately
April 17, 2014 Grand Forks AFB chapel team named best in the Air Force for 2013 The Warriors of the North can rest assured that they and their families will be in the hands of the very best when it comes to meeting their spiritual and religious needs.The chapel team here was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2013 Robert P. Taylor Award for Small Active-Duty
April 16, 2014 McChord Field SNCO competes to be one of Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen Master Sgt. Marc Sellers, 62nd Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight chief, was named, March 28, 2014, Air Mobility Command's Outstanding Airman of the Year in the senior non-commissioned officer category. He will now compete at the Air Force level to become one of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding