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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
March 21, 2023
Furthering agility and lethality: McChord C-17s refuel, re-arm F-35s

Two C-17 Globemaster IIIs hailing from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, forward deployed to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to participate in Exercise Monster Jam, March 6-9, 2023.The intent for the exercise was to verify the 7th Airlift Squadron’s ability to employ and perform in a high
March 18, 2020
Goldfein emphasizes protecting force from COVID-19 while fulfilling all missions, operational priorities

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein said March 18 there have been seven confirmed cases of the new coronavirus to date among active-duty personnel, but that the Air Force is “still conducting global missions … which is priority one.”
Jan. 7, 2020
Jones takes command of 436th AW

Col. Matthew Jones took command of the 436th Airlift Wing from Col. Joel Safranek during a change of command ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 7, 2020.

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