18th Air Force welcomes new commander

Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew formally assumed command of the 18th Air Force from Lt. Gen. Mark F. Ramsay in a change of command ceremony Aug. 6 at the Scott Club. The 18th Air Force is Air Mobility Command's sole warfighting numbered air force, and is responsible for AMC's worldwide operational mission.

SWAT, getting down to business

When most people hear SWAT they think of elite police force units donning fancy tactical gear. When everything has been used down to the last resort, they get called in to neutralize the threat. There may be a tense, hostile standoff that requires a specialized team of individuals who are capable of

Reserve answers call for additional MAFFS aircraft in Boise

The U.S. Forest Service has modified its request for assistance for the MAFFS-equipped C-130s. The new request, received late yesterday, tasks an additional two C-130s using Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems, to assist with fires in the Rocky Mountain area.The two aircraft from the 302nd

U.S., Botswana open MEDLITE 12

Airmen from units across the U.S. and members of the Botswana defense forces kicked off MEDLITE 12, a two-week aeromedical evacuation exercise, here today.The goal of MEDLITE 12 is to enhance U.S. and Botswana capabilities to work together by introducing the U.S. aeromedical evacuation system of

CMSAF James Roy visits Scott AFB

KC-135 Miscellaneous Shop always prepared

Mechanics in the KC-135 Miscellaneous Shop in Bldg. 9001 have to be prepared to work almost any aircraft part.Main landing gear doors, hatches, wheel well fairings, cove lip doors, and in-flight refueling doors are just a few of the many Management of Items Subject to Repair end items repaired by

Azerbaijan’s cooperation with military efforts helps save lives

Air Mobility Command and the 618th Air and Space Operations Center briefed the ambassador of Azerbaijan here recently on how his country is making a big difference in saving the lives of aeromedical evacuation patients. Over-flight clearance from the Azerbaijan government reduces Air Mobility

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