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May 24, 2019
Cargo City officially opens as new gateway in Kuwait

A ribbon-cutting ceremony to signify the official opening of Cargo City, located next to an aircraft parking ramp at Kuwait International Airport, marked a historic occasion May 19, 2019.
May 23, 2019
Eyes Above the Horizon inspires students

Over 65 students from Jim Ned, Wylie, Abilene and Clyde independent school districts, ROTC and Civil Air Patrol participated in the Eyes Above the Horizon outreach event at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 18.Eyes Above the Horizon is an opportunity for children from traditionally under-represented
May 23, 2019
U.S. Transportation Command and National Defense Transportation Association collaborate to conduct annual, world-class logistics forum

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Occurring October 7 to 10, 2019, at St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, Missouri, the National Defense Transportation Association – U.S. Transportation Command Fall Meeting, has become the premier forum for U.S. military, government, and industry logisticians to learn
May 16, 2019
AMC civic leaders go to basic training

Air Mobility Command civic leaders toured the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 1-3 as guests of Gen. Maryanne Miller, AMC commander.
May 15, 2019
Air Force to pay up to $500 for spouse occupational license transfer during PCS

The Air Force announced the spouse re-licensure reimbursement program, May 15, which would provide financial relief up to $500 to Airmen whose spouses must obtain state occupational relicensures or recertifications during a permanent change of station or assignment across state lines.
May 3, 2019
Wing begins annual mission to Greenland

Airmen of the 109th Airlift Wing kicked off their annual support for National Science Foundation research in Greenland on April 23, 2019, as about 80 Airmen and three LC-130 aircraft left Stratton Air National Guard Base for Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. This is the first of six rotations of aircraft
May 2, 2019
Little Rock Airmen test next generation gas mask

Airmen from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, tested the capabilities of the M69 Joint Service Aircrew Mask Strategic Aircraft for implementation and field use for individual respiratory, ocular and percutaneous protection against chemical biological agents on the C-130J airframe April 25 – 30.
May 2, 2019
818th MSAS, Burkinabé Partnership: Restoring Rotary Wing Capability

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- The 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron sent a rotary wing maintenance and operations mobile training team to Burkina Faso April 5 through 20 to train and aid the partner nation in identifying the cause of significant mechanical issues impacting the
April 30, 2019
Mae Krier “Rosie the Riveter” visits the 459th ARW

Mae Krier is an original Rosie the Riveter. Her hard work and dedication during World War II helped save the world and led her to many places, the most recent being the 459th Air Refueling Wing. “It’s a great day to be at the 459th Air Refueling Wing,” Krier said. “I’m excited to share my story
April 29, 2019
2019 LIFT inspires innovation at Fairchild

Team Fairchild hosted the third annual Leaders Inspiring for Tomorrow summit April 19 at the base theater, with this year’s topic focused on inspiring innovation. This year’s summit consisted of seven speakers ranging from retired military, active duty, business executives, and civilians with ties