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  • McDew challenges Airmen to lead AF into next decade

    In a time of great challenges for the Air Force and the nation, the 18th Air Force commander told Airmen their key responsibility remained the same as it has always been: to lead boldly."We don't bring people into our Air Force to be followers. We bring in the best and the brightest the nation has

  • C-130 travels San Antonio highways

    While common to see military aircraft in the sky, San Antonio drivers shared the road Sunday with a retired, partially disassembled Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft as it was towed on highways between Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and the Medical Readiness Training Center at JBSA-Camp

  • Former Airman connects with kids as TV host

    Leaving the Air Force led Darryl Williams to a chance of a lifetime, his own TV segment, "Dial Darryl," appearing on Sprout, the first 24-hour preschool network, in January. "Last July I saw a commercial for a host contest and I thought, 'I love kids and I did theater in high school, this is perfect

  • Orrie returns to basic training

    As Chief Master Sgt. Louis D. Orrie, Command Chief for the 305th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., exited the ramp of the C-17 Globemaster III, he was greeted by a shower of water and champagne from family and friends after his symbolic "fini-flight" marking the end of his

  • Fairchild Airmen experience the "Big Picture" from 20,000 feet above

    Ten Airmen from various base agencies were given the opportunity to experience Fairchild's mission during an air refueling flight, Feb. 26, as part of a new incentive program facilitated by the 92nd and 93rd Air Refueling Squadrons. These Airmen were selected by their leadership as participants in

  • 18th Air Force Commander: 'Offer Value Through Competence'

    "No commander will ignore competence," the commander of the Air Mobility Command's only Numbered Air Force told the command's public affairs professionals recently.Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew, 18th Air Force commander and former Director of Public Affairs for the Air Force, shared his perspectives

  • MSAS air advisors complete first Joint Military Seminar in Guatemala

    The 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron concluded its first week of joint military training at La Aurora Air Base, Guatemala, with members of the Guatemalan air force, army, navy and marine corps. The engagement, which began Feb. 15, was designed by Travis air mobility air advisors to build