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NEWS

  • Readiness to reality: LRAFB conducts ROCKI 22-02 exercise

    LRAFB conducted its ROCKI 22-02 exercise with support from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Pulaski County Sherriff’s Office and Jacksonville Fire Department to assess the wing’s ability to respond to various security threats, March 17.

  • 62 AW takes to the sky in Exercise Rainier War 22A

    A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, takes off from a runway during Exercise Rainer War 22A at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 18, 2022. The exercise is designed to demonstrate the wing’s ability to operate and survive while defeating challenges to

  • Dover AFB tower supervisor presented AFFSA Aircraft Assist Award

    On April 13, 2021, the quick actions by a Team Dover air traffic control tower watch supervisor prevented an aircraft mishap as a forklift operator started to cross an active runway just as a C-5M Super Galaxy, with 12 aircrew aboard, touched down on the same runway.At the time of the incident, Paul

  • Isochronal Inspections bring Maintainers Together

    With a wingspan of about 132 feet, it requires a team effort to keep the 908th Airlift Wing’s fleet of C-130H Hercules in excellent working condition. The 908th AW’s commitment to staying mission ready requires that the 908th Maintenance Squadron have around 22 full-time maintainers and 126

  • Showcase Wing Mobility Rehearsal

    375th Air Mobility Wing Airmen conducted phase one of a deployment mobility rehearsal on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 16-17. The mobility rehearsal emphasized readiness of command and control procedures and continuity of operations in a simulated contested environment.

  • 6th SFS marine patrol unit remains ready

    Twenty years ago, shortly after the attacks on 9/11, MacDill Air Force Base’s marine patrol was established in order to provide waterborne protection, deterrence and response to any threats within the base’s surrounding waters. Today, the 6th SFS marine patrolmen have become the standard across the