Dec. 6, 2022 Aerodynamic technologies for mobility aircraft promise high return on investment As part of its effort to increase readiness and capability, the Air Force is working to introduce aerodynamic technologies on mobility aircraft to improve airflow, reduce maintenance issues, increase payload capability, and decrease fuel demand.
July 14, 2022 9th ARS partners with AE for atypical mission Airmen from the 9th Air Refueling Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California, provided emergency aeromedical evacuation of a patient, May 23, 2022, from Osan Air Base, Korea, to Kelly Field, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
Feb. 16, 2022 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron Cleans up a Dirty Job In preparation for future fights and fiscal challenges, the 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron material management flight began the pilot phase of testing innovative solutions for sanitizing deployment gear.
Feb. 4, 2022 CRW streamlines readiness tracking with new reporting tool The 621st Contingency Response Wing is changing the way it does business with the recent implementation of its new readiness tool, Envision.
Jan. 20, 2022 Developing Mobility Air Force Tacticians through Tactics Advancement The 305th Air Mobility Wing collaborated with the 60th AMW and 436th Airlift Wing to host a new three-week, hands-on Tactics Advancement Course from Jan. 10-28. The course is designed to strengthen and advance combat aviation skills of C-17 Globemaster III aircrew members assigned to the 305th
Nov. 4, 2021 19th AW showcases readiness capabilities during ROCKI 22-01 The 19th Airlift Wing showcased its readiness capabilities during ROCKI 22-01, Nov. 1-2. ROCKI 22-01 focused on demonstrating the 19th Airlift Wing’s capabilities to operate in a contested environment within the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility.
Oct. 1, 2021 Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month Energy Awareness Month gives the Department of the Air Force the opportunity every October to look at the critical role energy plays in its combat capabilities and readiness. This year marks the final iteration of the three-year observance theme: “Energy Able, Mission Capable.”
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
May 27, 2021 Air Force, Army joint training ensures readiness Aircrew from the 22nd Airlift Squadron stationed at Travis Air Force Base, California, departed for a joint training mission to destinations in the Northeast and Midwest of the United States as part of a Major Command Service Tail Trainer exercise, May 21 - 26, 2021.
May 5, 2021 60th AMW participates in Exercise Rainier War Representatives from the 60th Air Mobility Wing stationed at Travis Air Force Base, California, participated in exercise Rainier War, held within an area of 270,000 square miles along the West Coast of the United States, April 26 – 30.