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Sept. 21, 2023
GAMSS AIRMEN: The unfair advantage to the Joint Force

Exploding into theater was a goal during Mobility Guardian 23 and continues to be a major area of focus across Air Mobility Command. “Much like a defensive lineman trying to get after the quarterback, we need to be ready when the play starts,” said Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command
July 28, 2023
62d Airlift Wing executes Operation Max Moose, paving the way for Global Mobility

In the early months of 2023, Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, sent a memorandum to all AMC commanders, detailing his orders in preparation for the next fight.Minihan stated that his intent for the command is to go faster, driving readiness, agility and integration for AMC and the
July 25, 2023
McConnell KC-46 endurance missions strengthen U.S., Allied presence in Indo-Pacific

In the vast expanse of the Pacific theater, distance, austerity and competition pose challenges to the ability of the United States and its Allies to project airpower. U.S. and coalition forces participating in Mobility Guardian 23 demonstrated how endurance refueling operations could overcome such
July 24, 2023
Air Mobility Command's Largest Global Exercise Proves Success in Indo-Pacific Theater

Air Mobility Command concluded Mobility Guardian 23, the largest iteration of the Air Force’s premier multinational mobility exercise to date this week.The debut of the exercise in the Indo-Pacific saw 70 mobility aircraft with more than 3,000 service members from Australia, Canada, France, Japan,
July 21, 2023
LRAFB conducts MEDIC-X training to deliver life-sustaining care for future fight

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark.— Moving out on the 19th Airlift Wing’s multiple readiness events taking place during ROCKI 23-07, the 19th Medical Group completed their first iteration of MEDIC-X training, July 21, 2023, to better equip medical personnel with life-sustaining skills needed for a
July 20, 2023
Enhancing readiness and strengthening partnerships: USAF Mobility Guardian and US Indo-Pacific Command Northern Edge 23-2

To enhance military readiness and strengthen partnerships, the United States Air Force and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command are currently conducting two major exercises in the Pacific theater: Mobility Guardian 23 and Northern Edge 23-2. These exercises play a crucial role in maintaining a high state of
July 7, 2023
19th Airlift Wing executes Rocket Launch Playbook on the way to MG23

To kick-off Air Mobility Command’s largest full-spectrum readiness exercise in the command’s history, the 19th Airlift Wing successfully executed its “Rocket Launch Playbook,” July 4-7, 2023.
June 1, 2023
521st AMOW AMTs maneuver forces during DE23

The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing deployed three Air Mobility Teams and augmentation in support of Exercise Defender Europe in May 2023.
May 23, 2023
Two Coast Guardsmen, two civilians graduate from Airman Leadership School

Creating the joint military leaders of tomorrow, 26 Airmen, including two Coast Guardsmen and two civilians, graduated Airman Leadership School at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 18, 2023.For the first time, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River, teammates located in St. Louis,
May 16, 2023
509th Weapons Squadron tests new cargo loading crane with goal to expand KC-135 capabilities

Airmen from the 509th Weapons Squadron tested a new prototype Pack and Transport Reloader (PATR) crane during an integration training at a special operations forces exercise at Hurlburt Field, May 7-12, 2023. The 509th WPS partnered with Fairchild Air Force Base’s innovation cell to create the crane

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