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May 11, 2020
Beale AFB T-38s honor healthcare workers, first responders with flyover

Four T-38A Talons from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale AFB, California, saluted nurses, doctors and first responders, including those here, with an Operation American Resolve flyover May 9.
May 7, 2020
New roles, unexpected challenges for DAFB Battle Staff

On March 12, 2020, Col. Matthew Jones, 436th Airlift Wing commander, activated a battle staff composed of cross-functional experts from throughout the base to prepare for battle against the invisible enemy, COVID-19.As the coronavirus enveloped the world in a global pandemic, and much of our nation
May 6, 2020
Travis AFB childcare centers implement safety measures amid pandemic

“It feels good to give parents some peace of mind with all that’s going on,” said Emilia Williams, 60th Force Support Squadron child and youth program technician.
May 5, 2020
There’s an app for that! Mobility allocation planning gets an upgrade

With the help of 21st century software and an agile development team, the process for planning global air mobility allocation got a modern reboot with the scheduling tool, Magellan – and it took less than a year to deploy across Air Mobility Command (AMC). Airmen from the Air Mobility Command
May 4, 2020
19th AW aids in AFSOC jump training

The 19th Airlift Wing showcased Air Mobility Command capabilities to the total force at Sontay drop zone, Florida, April 27 to May 1, 2020, in order to help certify Air Force Special Operations Command Special Tactics operators.
May 4, 2020
NPC determined to be a successful proof of concept

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Culminating with an in-flight demonstration on April 30, 2020, the Negatively Pressurized Conex (NPC) proof of concept prototype successfully proved its capability to potentially transport individuals with infectious diseases, such as COVID-19.Air Force Materiel Command
May 2, 2020
8 EAMS Airmen execute rapid global mobility during COVID-19 pandemic

Airmen with the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, are an integral part of the logistics and supply chain both in and out of the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. If a mission-critical piece of equipment or a service member needs moved, 8 EAMS is more
May 1, 2020
Feeding the Force: Dining facilities alter operations during pandemic

Signs on the doors inform people they must wear a mask or face covering to enter. Markings on the floors remind customers that they must remain six feet apart inside the Monarch and David Grant USAF Medical Center dining facilities at Travis AFB.
April 30, 2020
521st AMOW works behind the scenes to execute global mobility operations

When the tasking came to support the United States’ whole-of-government response to COVID-19 and what would become the first operational deployment of the Transport Isolation System, the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing answered the call.
April 15, 2020
Aircraft airflow tested in Nebraska to reduce COVID-19 spread

Active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard components from AMC, in coordination with the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, worked April 4-11 at the 155th Air Refueling Wing examining airflow and particles to assess ways to prevent the spread of the

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