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FEATURES

  • Travis pilot serves as translator for Air War College in China

    As Capt. Raymond Zhang, 22nd Airlift Squadron pilot, can attest, there's more to being a translator than speaking multiple languages.Last month, Zhang completed his third trip to China with approximately 20 members of the United States Air Force's Air War College, which molds officers into senior

  • SERE training: surviving the unknown

    The crackling of leaves disrupted the typical marshy ambience of the wetlands found on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, as aircrew navigated away from a simulated KC-135 Stratotanker crash. They remain low and quiet with only the sound of the leaves to break the silence.On April 27 and 29, 2016,

  • From military child to military physician

    With the ever changing lifestyle of United States Armed Forces members, it is important to ensure that the safety and wellness of the military child is maintained. Therefore, the flawless execution of our medical professionals in the military, more specifically pediatricians, is vital to all

  • MacDill hosts first-ever STEM event

    Volunteers from around MacDill Air Force Base, Florida teamed up to host more than 350 students for MacDill's School Day, April 29, 2016.Formerly known as Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Day, School Day included not only JROTC students from multiple schools, but science, technology,

  • Metals technology Airmen improve process to reverse engineer KC-135 parts

    Maintenance Airmen at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington are using new equipment to create hard-to-find KC-135 Stratotanker parts more quickly and accurately. This not only benefits Fairchild, but all bases that fly the airframe.Metals technicians with the 92nd Maintenance Squadron machine shop

  • Mission success depends on mobility partnerships

    Teamwork is a hallmark for Air Mobility Command when it comes to supporting warfighters and delivering Rapid Global Mobility.Through a reliable network of partnerships, AMC supplies U.S. and coalition forces with the support needed to take the fight to the enemy when necessary and deliver hope to

  • Vehicle maintenance keeps Travis rolling

    Working in the background of one of Air Mobility Command's largest installations, a small team of approximately 40 men and women keep 762 vehicles reliable, serviceable and in the hands of its operators at Travis Air Force Base.The 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight oversees

  • Innovative Airmen support war reserve materiel program

    As the traffic management Airman loads two crates into the container, his eyes are locked onto the spacing. With little room for error, he remains focused. His training has prepared him for this. As he meticulously operates a forklift, he slowly maneuvers the crates into place and guides them into

  • 50 years of excellence: mobility liaisons enable the warfighters

    Ensuring the right supplies are dropped on time and on target is no easy feat, but this mission is critical when the package contains vital material for service members in austere locations.For nearly 50 years Air Mobility Liaison Officers have been doing just that and by doing so they ensure

  • Medical team uses holistic approach to improve health

    As part of the new Air Force Medical Home initiative, members of the 22nd Medical Group partnered with the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron to learn possible factors that may cause injury in the squadron.The initiative focuses on medical provider teams approaching health care in a more proactive