Honduran and U.S. Airmen achieve interoperability milestone by working together

Tech. Sgt. Mateo Escareno can hardly restrain the satisfied grin on his face. "This is exactly what we are here to accomplish," he said as he nodded his head positively. Escareno is an air advisor for the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron; he's been in Honduras since the middle of July.

Exercise Screaming Eagle IV continues, improves Poland, US, partnership

Ramstein Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 86th Airlift Wing continue to train together along with Polish military members in exercise Screaming Eagle IV, here July 24th through August 3rd."Poland is one of our strongest and closest allies in the world and is a leader in Europe,"

437th OSS Weather Flight provides critical forecasts for JB Charleston

In a location where weather can turn severe at a moment's notice, one team remains prepared to keep Team Charleston alert and ready for the always changing conditions around the base.The 437th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight provides critical, timely and accurate weather intelligence in

Mobility 'ballet' key to rescue of F-16 pilot

Shortly after an Air Force pilot ejected from his F-16 Fighting Falcon into the North Pacific July 22, he found himself under the watchful eyes of Mobility Airmen, who worked as part of a coordinated behind-the-scenes "ballet" to ensure his dramatic recovery less than six hours later. A KC-135

Air Advisors continue mission in Honduras

Team McConnell helps Haiti

Members of the 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron gathered and prepared cargo to help orphanages in Haiti July 26, 2012.The team constructed several pallets of cargo for airlift from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.The experience of helping with the relief mission was gratifying for those involved in

621 CRW beats Mother Nature, successfully completes exercise

As hard as Mother Nature tried to wash out the training efforts, more than 65 Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., weathered the unprecedented number of thunderstorms during Exercise Mile High Response July 23-26, at Camp Guernsey Joint Training

6th CMSAF: Lead people instead of trying to manage them

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James McCoy visited Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., July 27 to be the guest speaker for the senior NCO induction ceremony. While at Fairchild, McCoy spoke at an enlisted all-call and toured the base talking with Airmen on many important subjects in

Heavy Airlift Wing champions partnerships; marks 3rd anniversary

The vision three years ago was to bring twelve nations together with a common goal and commitment to bring Strategic Airlift Capability to allies across the globe.After more than 7,500 flying hours, 500 missions, 20,000 pounds of cargo delivered and 27,000 passengers, the Heavy Airlift Wing which

Fairchild Airman receives Bronze Star

A Fairchild physician was awarded the Bronze Star Medal here recently for her service during Operation Enduring Freedom at Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul from June 2011 to March 2012.When asked about her medal, Capt. (Dr.) Leslee Kane, a Bozeman, Mont., native humbly said, "I was just doing my