New commander takes helm of Joint Base Charleston's 437th AW

Col. Erik Hansen took command of the Air Mobility Command's largest C-17 wing during a change of command ceremony here March 22 at Nose Dock 2. Colonel Hansen officially assumed command of the 437th Airlift Wing from the outgoing wing commander, Col. John Wood, who has commanded the wing since May

Operation Odyssey Dawn: Forces accomplish no-fly zone mission, Secretary Gates says

U.S. and coalition forces have accomplished the no-fly zone aspect of the United Nations mission in Libya, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said during a television interview aired March 27.Secretary Gates and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" and

President Obama makes case for U.S. participation in Libya

It was in America's vital interests to stop a massacre in Libya, President Barack Obama said today at the National Defense University.President Obama spoke of the justification for establishing the no-fly zone over Libya and protecting the Libyan people from Moammar Gadhafi's regime to an audience

Photo essay: Fairchild Airmen support Operation Odyssey Dawn

Airmen from Fairchild AFB supported missions and efforts for loading and launching mobility aircraft in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn on March 22 and 23, 2011. Operation Odyssey Dawn was established to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973, which calls for the protection of Libyan

Total Force team supports Operation Tomodachi

While supporting combat operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan, a total integrated force of active, Guard and Reserve Airmen are supporting humanitarian relief efforts in Japan following the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that ravaged parts of Japan March 11.Air Force officials are increasingly

Nuclear surety functional experts see strengths from McChord Field

A team of 13 nuclear surety functional experts came here from Air Mobility Command Headquarters March 13 to 18 to review the 62nd Airlift Wing's nuclear surety program in preparation for an upcoming Nuclear Surety Inspection."During a Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit, the functional experts

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