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Aug. 20, 2019
DoD agency keeps file swaps safe

Now in the wheelhouse of DISA, the file transfer capability has been rebranded DoD SAFE, or secure access file exchange. The DoD SAFE capability is part of DISA's Defense Collaboration Services suite of applications.
Aug. 16, 2019
Joint-nation alliance meets, trains at Travis AFB

Members of the Five Eyes Air Force Interoperability Council, a joint-nation alliance comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, convened for an annual exchange of their respective nations’ best practices August 7 – 13, 2019, at Travis AFB.
July 25, 2019
Kentucky Air Guard home to DoD’s only search and rescue dog

In response to scenarios like the Haitian earthquake, Parsons spearheaded a new approach, developing the squadron’s search and rescue K-9 program. The effort, launched in 2018, is designed to increase the capabilities of disaster response teams in locating and recovering personnel through the use of
July 24, 2019
W.Va. ANG medical personnel conduct joint training during exercise Sentry Storm 19

Exercise Sentry Storm brings military assets from around the country to train in West Virginia in areas such as conducting joint aircrew and mobility operations, aeromedical evacuation, personnel recovery and support services readiness training for domestic operations.
July 21, 2019
Air University hosts AFITC Education and Training Event on multi-domain operations

Hosted by Air University and themed “Cyberpower: Critical to Multi-Domain Operations,” the emphasis of this year’s AFITC will be on education and training in the realm of multi-domain command and control.
June 28, 2019
Travis’ 60th Operations Group gets spotlight during Airman enrichment program

Airmen from Travis AFB had the opportunity to flex their operational muscles June 14 as part of an on-base enrichment program focused on the mission of Travis’ 60th Operations Group.
June 24, 2019
GI Bill Transfer

Last year new guidance was announced on transferring GI Bill benefits. The changes go into effect July 12th.
May 9, 2018
Total Force C-130 units conduct unique dual-formation air drop in Afghanistan

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- In the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan two U.S. C-130J Hercules aircraft airdropped over 30 Container Delivery System (CDS) bundles to a Resolute Support Expeditionary Advisory Package (EAP), May 4.Unlike previous combat airdrop missions, this dual-formation
April 25, 2018
Travis KC-10 takes Ospreys on alternate route across Atlantic

A KC-10 Extender crew from Travis Air Force Base, California, took part March 10 in a first-of-its-kind mission to move six U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys to Morón Air Base, Spain.The mission to move the MV-22s charted an alternative, transatlantic southern route as opposed to a northern passage
Feb. 7, 2018
C-17 crews help realign assets to Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, transports troops and equipment to forward operating locations through the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

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