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  • Pegasus refuels Globemaster

    The KC-46A Pegasus connected in flight with an F-16 Fighting Falcon on July 8 and a C-17 Globemaster III on July 12.

  • Mini C-17’s first trip abroad, big hit at European air show

    The 315th Airlift Wing’s mini C-17 made its first trip across the pond June 30 and was a huge hit at Yeovilton Air Day 2016.This is the 315th AWs second time visiting ROYAL Naval Air Station Yeovilton, England, and the mighty presence of the mini C-17 helped seal the deal for another “Best Static

  • Ramstein wife earns Spouse of the Year award

    Giving back to the local community is one of the duties that come along with service to one's country. There are some people, like Nicole Bridge, that don’t wear the uniform, but give back in an equally large way. After volunteering more than 1,200 hours to the local community, Bridge was awarded

  • Travis firefighters receive Accredited Agency Status

    Fire Emergency Services at Travis Air Force Base, California, achieved a major accomplishment by obtaining Accredited Agency Status earlier this year. The Travis Fire Emergency Services is one of 220 agencies to receive accreditation worldwide, which includes being the first in Solano County and the

  • Total Force Integration significant in KC-46 support

    When the Air Force and Boeing launched the KC-46 Pegasus program, the 412th Test Wing was tagged as one of the prime players in testing and validation of the aircraft.Named the Air Force's Responsible Test Organization, the 412th TW had to supply aircraft and support crew for testing at Boeing Field

  • Airman receives Honolulu Fire Department's highest honor

    On May 5, 2016, a 735th Air Mobility Squadron Airman, was awarded Honolulu Fire Department's highest honor.Staff Sgt. Brett Kiser received the Medal of Valor for his selfless act of bravery when he rescued his neighbors from their burning apartment.The Medal of Valor is given to individuals who have

  • McConnell Airman recognized for act of heroism

    A 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief received the Distinguished Individual Safety Award from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, May 6, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.Staff Sgt. William Womack received the award for potentially saving a man's life, Sept. 15, 2014, after he

  • Little Rock squadron earns top marks

    The 61st Airlift Squadron was awarded the 2015 General Joseph Smith Trophy for being the most outstanding Airlift Squadron in Air Mobility Command.The 61st AS distinguished itself as the only C-130J squadron with at least nine crews, consisting of 85 percent of their work force, deployed throughout

  • JB MDL spouse named AMC Key Spouse of the Year

    A 305th Aerial Port Squadron spouse was awarded the title AMC Key Spouse of the Year by the Air Mobility Command commander during a ceremony here, April 26, 2016.Kara Weekly accepted the award from AMC Commander Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II and Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, AMC command chief, in a

  • McChord Airmen celebrate Log Fest 2016

    Horns blew loudly and sirens wailed as Airmen screamed and yelled. More than 500 Airmen from Team McChord cheered as this year's Knucklebuster was announced at the Log Fest 2016 Awards dinner April 29, 2016, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.An annual tradition for recognizing maintainers