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Nov. 27, 2023
Non-Technical Phantoms Excel at the DAF-MIT AI Accelerator

A select few Airmen from across the world have emerged from the shadows to tackle a variety of different AI projects for the Department of the Air Force. What they share in common is their desire to bridge the digital divide and bring AI back to their home units to solve problems. Not all of these
Nov. 15, 2023
JB Charleston, PMSG make history as first joint base community to win Abilene Trophy

Joint Base Charleston and the Palmetto Military Support Group were awarded the Abilene Trophy Nov. 10 at the 2023 Airlift/Tanker Association Annual Convention and Symposium in Dallas, Texas.
Nov. 14, 2023
DoD senior leaders urge AMC to sustain momentum during annual mobility symposium

The 55th Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium brought together 1,500 Mobility Airmen in a single forum in Grapevine, Texas, Nov. 9 – 12, 2023, along with Department of Defense senior leaders and industry partners. During the event, themed “Forging Warriors, Projecting America’s Lethality,” Gen.
Nov. 14, 2023
Airlift/Tanker Association and AMC leadership recognizes winners during 2023 symposium

Air Mobility Command and the Airlift/Tanker Association recognized 25 individuals, one wing, and one group within the MAF family as superior performers during the 55th A/TA Conference, Grapevine, Texas, Nov. 9 – 12, 2023. The awards encapsulate a broad spectrum of individuals who exemplify
Nov. 8, 2023
AMC Announces Additional Awards for Operation Allies Refuge

Air Mobility Command will award eight Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Bronze Star Medals, 229 Air Medals and 98 Meritorious Service Medals for actions taken during Operation Allies Refuge. Some of the medals will be presented during a private gathering at the 2023 Airlift Tanker Association
Nov. 6, 2023
Local Defender awarded Airman's Medal for saving child's life

On Oct. 10th, 2023, Senior Airman Matthew B. West was awarded the Airman’s Medal for his heroic actions of saving a young girl’s life during a dog attack on base, Oct 26, 2022.
Nov. 6, 2023
‘Starr’ Performer: CR Airman shines during Mobility Guardian 2023

A star was born during Air Mobility Command’s largest-ever full-spectrum readiness exercise, Exercise Mobility Guardian 2023, which involved more than 3,000 U.S. and Allied forces personnel. During this large-scale mobility exercise, Tech. Sgt. Connor Starr, a 821st Contingency Response Squadron
Sept. 14, 2023
14th Airlift Squadron Awarded for Humanitarian Airlift Mission of the Year

AFA presented its Berlin Airlift Veterans Association (BAVA) Humanitarian Airlift Mission of the Year to the 14th Airlift Squadron at the 2023 Air, Space & Cyber Conference. Gen. Mike Minihan, Commander of Air Mobility Command, presented the award to the 437th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Sam “Lurch”
Aug. 8, 2023
Quantum navigation aims to overcome GPS limitations, transform operations

The U.S. Air Force is upgrading GPS, with help from SandboxAQ.SandboxAQ is a spinoff from Google’s parent company, Alphabet, and their mission is solving some of the world’s hardest problems using the combined power of artificial intelligence and quantum science, also known as AQ.
Aug. 1, 2023
Herk Nation runway ready for take-off

After nearly three years of construction, Herk Nation, along with congressional staffers and local civic leaders, gathered to officially celebrate the completion of the Little Rock Air Force Base runway construction project during a ceremony, Aug. 1, 2023.

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