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July 28, 2023
Travis AFB welcomes its first KC-46A Pegasus

Travis AFB received its first KC-46A Pegasus July 28, 2023.
July 28, 2023
62d Airlift Wing executes Operation Max Moose, paving the way for Global Mobility

In the early months of 2023, Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, sent a memorandum to all AMC commanders, detailing his orders in preparation for the next fight.Minihan stated that his intent for the command is to go faster, driving readiness, agility and integration for AMC and the
July 25, 2023
McConnell KC-46 endurance missions strengthen U.S., Allied presence in Indo-Pacific

In the vast expanse of the Pacific theater, distance, austerity and competition pose challenges to the ability of the United States and its Allies to project airpower. U.S. and coalition forces participating in Mobility Guardian 23 demonstrated how endurance refueling operations could overcome such
July 24, 2023
VIPER kits boost ACE refueling capabilities at McConnell

The 22nd Logistic Readiness Squadron received two Versatile Integrating Partner Equipment Refueling (VIPER) kits, the latest innovation in refueling methods, this year.The VIPER kit is an adapter that allows hot refuel operations, which is when the aircraft still has its engines running, with any
July 5, 2023
AMC, allies and partners support large scale exercise in Indopacific

Exercise Mobility Guardian 2023, Air Mobility Command’s largest full-spectrum readiness exercise in the command’s history, is scheduled to begin July 5, 2023, in the Indo-Pacific region.This year’s MG23 reflects an evolution from the exercise’s previous three, U.S.-based iterations, and aims to
July 3, 2023
U.S., International partners kick-off Exercise Mobility Guardian 2023

Exercise Mobility Guardian 2023, Air Mobility Command’s largest full-spectrum readiness exercise in the command’s history, is scheduled to begin July 5, 2023, in the Indo-Pacific region.This year’s MG23 reflects an evolution from the exercise’s previous three, U.S.-based iterations, and aims to
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
The 305th AMW flies last sortie with the KC-10

The 305th AMW conducted it's final sortie with the KC-10 Extender on 11 May, 2023.
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.
March 30, 2023
22 ARW leads the way in future operations with Exercise Lethal Pride

Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing tested their skills in a simulated contested environment during the Agile Combat Employment exercise Lethal Pride March 27-31 at McConnell Air Force Base.“Lethal Pride is a 22nd ARW directed exercise that tested the Wing’s ability to deploy command and control

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