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  • Air Force reservists graduate Army Air Assault School

    DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- The first airlift control flight members from Air Force Reserve Command graduated from the Army’s Air Assault School Nov. 18, 2016, at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Staff Sgt. Kurtis Crawford and Senior Airman Tyler McPhail, both assigned to the 512th Airlift Control Flight at

  • Airmen provide air base defense in northern Iraq

    Giulio Douhet's military concept states, "the only effective way to counter air power is to destroy its bases on the ground." As such, air base defense serves as the core of Air Force security forces' doctrine. It's the foundation from which the career field planted its roots.

  • Travis enables fight against ISIL

    In May 2016, Airmen from Travis Air Force Base, California, played a pivotal role in the counter-Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant campaign during Operation Inherent Resolve. The airlift support and essential cargo directly contributed to the Iraqi offensive that included coalition military

  • Mobility Airmen safeguard critical items at Osan

    One small group of U.S. Airmen hold the responsibility of accepting, storing and transferring these critical items aiding in the safety and stability of the Republic of Korea.From a small blood sample to aircraft ammunition, the 731st Air Mobility Squadron Special Handling Section assists in the

  • Airmen, Army conduct low-approach training with C-17s

    Two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft piloted by Airmen of the 97th Air Mobility Wing from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, conducted low approach training at Savage Air Strip Oct. 13 at Douthit Gunnery Complex.Originally the training was scheduled to have two C-17s conduct landing and take-off training

  • Bataan Death March survivor visits McConnell

    A 99 year old, World War II veteran who survived the Bataan Death March visited McConnell Oct. 20.Retired Army Sgt. Eddie Graham, shared his experiences with an audience of McConnell Airmen and after meet with maintenance and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen.“It was a great experience, hearing his

  • Air Force NCO's survive IED, save each other

    A couple of milliseconds. That’s how much time Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Wiedmer, lead vehicle commander, and his driver, then-Airman 1st Class Daniel Clark, had to react and get their convoy out of the killzone after an improvised explosive device detonated underneath them.  Fire filled the