DOD: Coalition operation protects Libyan people, Secretary Gates says

Coalition efforts are hampering Moammar Gadhafi's forces from continuing attacks on innocent civilians and rebel forces in Libya, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said during interviews on television talk shows that aired March 27.Secreatry Gates appeared with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary

Total Force Airmen simultaneously support operations in Libya, Japan, Afghanistan, Iraq and more

Mobility Airmen are playing significant roles supporting the Coalition no-fly zone over Libya as well as humanitarian relief efforts in Japan, all while continuing to support U.S. operations around the world including in Iraq and Afghanistan.Since the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and a resulting tsunami

Pope Airmen train on new vehicle top weapons system

Even though most military vehicles with weapon mounts offer some form of protection, manning them can be extremely hazardous. It is a common fact that vehicle turret gunners can be exposed to improvised explosive devices, rocket-propelled grenades and enemy sniper fire in the deployed area of

Photos: Travis officers lend a helping hand for Operation Pacific Passage

Sixth CMSAF visits Fairchild, congratulates new chiefs

The sixth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force made a special visit to Fairchild, welcoming six new Airmen into the grade of chief master sergeant at a ceremony in Spokane March 17.Chief Master Sgt. James M. McCoy, who served as CMSAF from 1979-1981, was the guest speaker for the event that

McConnell Airmen take flight to support Libya operation

McConnell Airmen packed pallets and loaded into deploying KC-135 Stratotankers March 19, 2011, a task they have performed in twice record time since the New Year began in preparation for the Operation Readiness Inspection in October. However, this wasn't an exercise.McConnell's KC-135s Stratotankers

All hands on deck: VR-64 arrives at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst welcomed U.S. Navy Reserve Fixed Wing Logistics (VR) Squadrons 64 and 52 from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove, March 19 with an orientation briefing at the base theater.The squadrons are transferring from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow

McConnell AFB Airmen 'to make CWC history'

More than donning the "general issue" gas mask, McConnell AFB members are taking a historic step by hosting a chemical weapons convention exercise March 28 to April 1, 2011.The CWC will be Air Mobility Command's first base-wide, CWC 301 Mock On-Site inspection. The CWC is a multi-national arms

Photo: Travis first sergeants tend to children during Operation Pacific Passage

Photos: Team McChord assists Columbian evacuees