The fleet is complete

On a rainy day in April 2010, one of the Air Force's most reliable airframes was reborn for the 317th Airlift Group, when the unit's first C-130J Super Hercules was delivered by then-Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. Norton A. Schwartz. The arrival of the first C-130J began the 317th AG's

Pathfinders head overseas for combat airlift deployment

Airmen from the 10th Airlift Squadron deployed July 28 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.More than 70 Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing's 10th AS "Pathfinders" departed for a 60-day deployment to the Middle East. They will be accompanied by Airmen from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska and

Not your typical prototype: Block 45 upgrades take off

Pilots from the 22nd Operations Group flew the first training mission with Block 45 upgrades in one of the wing's KC-135 Stratotankers July 22, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.Block 45 addresses critical obsolete aircraft equipment and safety of flight issues including a new auto pilot, a new radio

MacDill K-9 handlers give homeless dogs a "paw" up on adoption

Members of the 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section volunteered their time and skills to train dogs at the Society for Prevention of Cruelty of Animals Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Fla., July 19, 2013. Staff Sgt. Shannon Hutto, 6th SFS MWD lead trainer, along with four K-9

Chapel to host faith community fair Monday

The goal of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness program is to help Airmen, civilians and family members become more resilient and better equipped to deal with the rigors of military life. The four pillars of the CAF program are: mental, physical, social and spiritual.The 375th Air Mobility Wing chapel

Airmen transform sleepy Atlantic outpost into critical air transport hub for Presidential visit

More than 170 mobility Airmen from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., descended on Ascension Island in the South Atlantic aboard four U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, June 14. This first wave was followed by 92

New Communications Group commander

The 375th Communications Group met their newest commander--Lt. Col. Michael Cote--during a change of command ceremony June 26.The commander shared his leadership philosophy, which consists of four things: mission, people, professionalism, and teamwork. He said all of these are critical to realizing

36th Rescue Flight rescues injured horseback rider

Airmen from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., rescued a 66-year-old male July 21 near McCall, Idaho, after he was kicked by his horse and injured his hip and leg.The victim, John Beeh, was on his way via horseback with his wife and another couple to camp at 20-Mile Lake when the incident occurred. He

Answering the call: McConnell refuels ANG F-15s

New addition to ATA Walk of Fame

The Airlift/Tanker Association inducted Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. William H. Pitsenbarger into the ATA Walk of Fame at Scott with the unveiling of his bust in front of 375th Air Mobility Wing headquarters July 18.For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and