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Aug. 30, 2023
McConnell Airmen graduate from Army Air Assault School

Defenders from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron became the first two McConnell Airmen to graduate from the Army Sabalauski Air Assault School at Fort Campbell, Kentucky on August 18, 2023. The Airmen learned and honed skills to bring back to their squadron.
Aug. 23, 2023
317 AW strengthens ties with regional partner, hones new capability

Two C-130J Super Hercules from the 317th Airlift Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, supported Special Operations Command South and the Chilean Army during exercise Southern Star 23, from July 24 through Aug. 10, 2023.
Aug. 14, 2023
Single Serivce Members 'dive' into the BOSS Program

Enlisted personnel from across Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst took part in the inaugural Better Opportunities for Single Service Members event on July 29, 2023, at Army Support Activity Fort Dix.The event encompassed the initial stages of acquiring scuba diving certification under the guidance of
Aug. 10, 2023
Black Knights deliver Tac Airlift during RT 23-1

Approximately 28 personnel from the 41st Airlift Squadron and 19th Maintenance Squadron recently participated in exercise Razor Talon 23-1 at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina; Marine Corps Air Station, North Carolina, and various locations throughout the southeast region from July
June 23, 2023
Air Mobility Command celebrates 100th year of air refueling with community flyovers across the U.S.

The United States Air Force will be conducting flyovers across 50 states on June 27 to honor 100 years of aerial refueling excellence. More than 150 tankers from 26 Total Force installations are scheduled to participate with KC-135 Stratotankers, KC-10 Extenders, and KC-46 Pegasus aircraft.Today’s
May 11, 2023
62d AW provides global airlift during U.S. Army, USAFE-AFAFRICA led DEFENDER 23

DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led exercise, supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from April 22 to June 23, DEFENDER 23
May 10, 2023
19th Airlift Wing participates in GFLR 23-07

The 19th Airlift Wing successfully completed the Green Flag Little Rock 23-07 exercise hosted by the 34th Combat Training Squadron at Alexandria International Airport, La., April 19 - 27, 2023.
May 9, 2023
U.S.-based Air Force mobility aircraft supporting DEFENDER 23 exercise in Europe

Activities begin this month across ten countries in Europe and continue through June as part of a U.S. Army-led exercise DEFENDER 2023, which U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa is supporting in several ways.
April 11, 2023
40th AS, 1st AD conduct Operation Night King exercise

The 40th Airlift Squadron and 1st Armored Division conducted Operation Night King at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Mar. 26, 2023.“The exercise scenario was a battalion of Abrams were in combat for a few days and were in need of a refuel and resupply,” said Capt. Nathaniel Roberts, 40th AS chief of
April 7, 2023
19 AW delivers Rapid Global Mobility during JPMRC-Alaska 23-02

The 19th Airlift Wing recently participated in Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center- Alaska 23-02 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, from March 19 through April 5, 2023.