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  • KC-135 bringing fuel to fight

    Whether refueling a fighter, bomber or a cargo aircraft, the KC-135 Stratotanker continues to play a vital role in military air operations and the war on terrorism. "Everything we do has a direct impact on the war on terror and how the (United States) is viewed elsewhere in the world." said Lt. Col.

  • Active duty associate squadron a first for Air Force

    In a July 8th ceremony at Cheyenne (Wyoming) Municipal Airport, the 30th Airlift Squadron became the first active-duty associate squadron, marking a groundbreaking partnership between Air Mobility Command and the Wyoming Air National Guard. Under the active-duty associate concept, the 30th AS will

  • Reservist saves lives at accident scene

    A head-on collision on Washington's State Route 101 between Sequim and Port Angeles July 3 brought out the heroism in 12 strangers who stopped to help. One of those heroes was Tech. Sgt. Phillip White, a reservist with the 446th Airlift Wing here. Sergeant White was with his family when a Ford

  • C-17 deployment length, efficiency increase

    In a break from the past, C-17 Globemaster IIIs and Airmen supporting the aircraft are deploying to the theaters and operating from one location for an entire air and space expeditionary force rotation. Previously a squadron traveled to an area, flew 14-15 days, then returned home. About one-third

  • C-5 brake fire Accident Investigation Board complete

    Air Mobility Command today released the results of its investigation into the Nov. 2 C-5 aircraft brake fire mishap at Dover Air Force Base, Del.An Accident Investigation Board, convened by AMC, determined that human error caused the mishap. The C-5 landed at 11:20 p.m. using a visual approach to

  • Young Afghan heart patient arrives home

    An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane carried a young boy here recovering from desperately needed heart surgery who will know that his future was made possible by the efforts of the U.S. military. Most aircraft arriving here bring the supplies needed to sustain U.S. military forces

  • More airborne cargo means fewer convoys

    A new way of moving cargo in theater is allowing Airmen here to process more raw tonnage of cargo than airlift wings in the states, while doing it with a fifth of the manning. The 96 Airmen assigned to the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron's aerial port flight are the core of the

  • Persistence saves AF $20 million earns $1,000 for base civilian

    "It's just part of the job," is all Brad Schmitt could say when asked about saving the Air Force $20 million. Mr. Schmitt, a wing document controller for the 319th Operations Group, checks and validates fuel consistency forms completed by boom operators. Through a tedious and time-consuming process,

  • Dover AFB helps city salute America's birthday

    More than 70 members of Team Dover helped our host city celebrate the birth of America Tuesday, with day-long activities, from a hometown parade to musical entertainment and an impressive fireworks display. Hundreds of community members and visitors to the "First State," staked out their favorite

  • Ambassador talks base future with CSAF

    A longtime friend of the Warriors of the North recently had a chance to meet with the highest levels of Air Force leadership and discuss the future of Grand Forks Air Force Base. Marijo Shide, the 319th Mission Support Group's honorary commander and one of the base's "ambassadors," met with Air