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

U.S. Forest Service modifies MAFFS operations

A favorable fire outlook has prompted the U.S. Forest Service to allow the 302nd Airlift Wing's two MAFFS-equipped C-130s to return home today."The forest service is very comfortable with where they are, in terms of fire danger," said Col. Jerry Champlin, 153rd Air Expeditionary Group commander.

Slideshow: Water survival training

A survival, evasion, resistance, escape specialist along with six other volunteers conducted water survival training for nine aircrew members who are required to complete a refresher course every three years to maintain their flight status.For more photos, click to view slideshow

4th AS deploys for overseas contingency operations

The 4th Airlift Squadron deployed July 25 in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, New Dawn, Odyssey Dawn and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.More than 90 Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing's 4th AS departed for a 60-day deployment to the Middle East. They are accompanied by Airmen from